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Online Reviews Study: Restaurants & Reviews
Today's consumer has endless access to online reviews, ratings, and comments on businesses when they are deciding where to spend their time and money. Research shows that 91 percent of people regularly or occasionally read online reviews, and 84 percent trust online reviews as much as a personal recommendation.
The statement I hear very often from every industry outside of restaurants, cafes, and bars is that it's easy for restaurants to get reviews. They're right. Another study brings this to light in finding that restaurants are the most likely business type to have Google reviews at 99% with a staggering average of 223.
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When in Rome
Where Australia's best Italian chefs eat when in Rome
When in Rome you want to do as the Romans do when it comes to dining out.
So if you don't have a local guide helping you out and there's only a few days to make the most of Roman specialties such as cacio e pepe, a cheese and pepper pasta, real-deal carbonara made without cream, or amatriciana pasta with guanciale, tomato and pecorino, where do you go?
How Restaurants Are Adapting To The Rise Of Takeout
What’s the point in dining out when we can have whatever meal we crave delivered to our homes as we watch movies on our giant flatscreen TVs? Credit Netflix and Amazon for shifting consumer habits in a way that is significantly affecting the restaurant industry.
Consequently, statistics in support of off-premise dining are staggering – 86% of consumers are using off-premise channels at least once a month, and a third of consumers are using it more than they did a year ago, according to Melissa Wilson, principal with Technomic, and reported by Restaurant Business Online.
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