Restaurants in the United States: 680,000+
Dashmote counts 680,000+ restaurants in the United States, 60% of the country's on-premise outlets. The United States is among the ten countries we track with the highest share of restaurants with 100+ public reviews.
New York has the most restaurants in the United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Houston
- Dallas
- Atlanta
What stands out about restaurants in the United States
- The United States is among the ten countries we track with the highest share of restaurants with a website listed.
- The United States is in the top third of countries we track for the share of restaurants with an Instagram account linked.
How restaurants in the United States compare
The United States
Share of all open on-premise outlets that are restaurants, by country: the top five and the United States
Restaurants have the most outlets among outlet types in the United States
Open on-premise outlets by type in United States, ranked
By metro area
| Metro area | Share |
|---|---|
| New York area | 5% |
| Los Angeles area | 2% |
| Houston area | 2% |
| Dallas area | 2% |
| Atlanta area | 1% |
| Chicago area | 1% |
| Philadelphia area | 1% |
| Washington DC area | 1% |
| Miami area | 1% |
| San Francisco area | 1% |
| Rest of the United States | 82% |
Each metro area's share of restaurants closely tracks its share of all outlets
Each metro area's share of restaurants (bar) against its share of all outlets in United States (tick)
Outlet profile
| Measure | Restaurants | All outlets in the United States |
|---|---|---|
| Independent | 77% | 69% |
| Listed on a delivery app | 53% | 47% |
| Website listed | 76% | 76% |
| 100+ public reviews | 63% | 60% |
What the numbers show
Most of the channel sits outside the 10 largest metro areas: 82% of the restaurants in the United States are elsewhere.
Restaurants are a bigger part of the market in the United States than in most countries: 60% of all outlets, against a median of 46%.
Counted by restaurants, the United States is the third largest market in this database.
How the numbers are defined
- Restaurants
- Open restaurants (full and casual service, including venues listed simply as 'restaurant').
Selling to restaurants in the United States
Use reviews to rank leads
Restaurants in the United States carry deeper public review histories than elsewhere, a larger public review footprint to consider when prioritising leads.
Qualify online before you visit
Restaurants in the United States list a website more often than elsewhere, so menus and opening hours can be checked before a rep goes out.
Plan regional coverage
With 82% of the restaurants outside the largest metro areas, regional reps or distributor partners reach more of the channel than city teams alone.
Frequently asked questions
How well reviewed are restaurants in the United States?
The United States is among the ten countries we track with the highest share of restaurants with 100+ public reviews. 63% of restaurants in the United States carry 100+ public reviews.
How many restaurants in the United States list a website?
The United States is among the ten countries we track with the highest share of restaurants with a website listed. 76% of restaurants in the United States list a website.
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