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How Food Influencers Shape Restaurant Choices in the U.S.

A Data Story Every Restaurant Marketer Needs to Hear

From Feed to Fork is Influencity’s most comprehensive analysis of how food influencers, big and small, impact America’s restaurant economy. Based on 10,568+ social mentions, cross-platform analytics, and market-level behavior from five major states, this study lifts the lid on how diners actually choose where to eat.

 

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Ready to See How Food Influencers Shape America’s Appetite? Download the full study and turn food influence into your competitive edge.

What You’ll Get from This Study

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How Food Influencers Drive Real-World Revenue

From viral menu hacks at Chipotle and Starbucks seasonal drinks, see the numbers behind spikes in foot traffic, delivery orders, reservations, and Google searches.

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State-by-State Influence Maps

Discover why California is the home of aesthetic brunch & wellness content or how
New York runs on credibility and “worth the line?” reviews.

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Identify Which Demographics Drive Conversions

Gen Z relies on TikTok (53%+), Millennials mix IG + Google Maps, and women drive 60%+ of food content sharing.

 

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What Content Formats Actually Convert

Short-form video drives immediate discovery; YouTube drives traveler decisions; Google Maps seals the deal.

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Macro vs. Micro Creators: Who Wins?

Macro creators build national hype but
Micro creators drive local revenue, often outperforming celebrities in conversion.

 

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Food's Secret Weapon: Reviews & UGC

Influencers spark attention; reviews keep restaurants ranking higher for months. Learn how sentiment, review freshness, and photo velocity boost restaurants in Google and Yelp.

Turn Insights Into Action With Influencity

The findings of From Feed to Fork are powerful—but the real impact happens when you apply them.Influencity helps brands and agencies:

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Build the right creator mix

Find micro foodies or national stars with powerful geo-segmented insights.

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Track sentiment & review lift

Spot Google/Yelp shifts, detect negative sentiment early, and understand what creator content moves the needle.

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Prove ROI across platforms

Connect creator posts to real-world actions: Google Maps taps, reservation spikes, foot traffic, delivery orders.

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Launch food campaigns with precision

Run casting calls, manage collaborations, negotiate, track content, and report—all in one place.

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Influencity is your Influencer Marketing software. A 360º tool that will help you and your team find and analyze influencers, manage campaigns, and measure results. Save time, forecast results, and achieve your goals by taking advantage of our AI-powered platform.