GITNUXREPORT 2026

Marketing In The Food Service Industry Statistics

With 53% of U.S. adults using coupons or promo codes at least weekly, and $1.5 trillion in global restaurant sales forecast for 2024, the page shows exactly where demand meets marketing spend, from location-based marketing and loyalty software to online reviews and personalized experiences that keep diners coming back. It also translates the practical stakes into what marketers can measure, like email purchases and retargeting ROAS, so you can spot which tactics are driving revenue and which are quietly stalling growth.

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$1.5 trillion global restaurant industry sales in 2024 (forecast)

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$4.0 trillion global food and beverage market size in 2024 (forecast)

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$10.7 billion U.S. online restaurant ordering revenue in 2023

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$9.6 billion U.S. food delivery service revenue in 2023 (forecast)

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$16.2 billion U.S. location-based marketing (LBM) revenue in 2023

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$7.7 billion U.S. influencer marketing spend in food & beverage category in 2023 (estimate)

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$4.0 billion U.S. email marketing services revenue in 2023 (estimate)

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$0.9 billion U.S. SMS marketing services market revenue in 2023 (estimate)

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$8.0 billion global restaurant loyalty platform market size in 2023 (forecast)

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$35.0 billion U.S. advertising spend for restaurants and other food service providers in 2023 (estimate)

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$61.0 billion U.S. restaurant marketing software revenue in 2023 (estimate)

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$19.7 billion U.S. restaurant loyalty management software market size in 2023 (forecast)

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53% of U.S. adults use coupons or promo codes weekly or more often

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67% of consumers said online reviews influence their restaurant choices

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66% of consumers say they prefer to buy from brands that reflect their values

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62% of consumers are more loyal to brands that provide personalized experiences

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90% of consumers use a smartphone in everyday life (US adult)

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63% of email recipients made a purchase after receiving a promotional email (survey)

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$0.50 average cost per click for local search ads in 2024 (benchmark)

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$0.89 average cost per click for Google Ads in restaurant categories (benchmark)

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53% of mobile site visitors leave after 3 seconds (benchmark)

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A 1-point increase in Google rating is associated with a 4%–5% increase in restaurant revenue (study)

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Average Google Business Profile actions per month for restaurants in the US: 1,000–5,000 (industry benchmark)

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68% of marketers say improving customer lifetime value is a priority (survey)

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2.9x ROAS from retargeting ads for restaurants (case study)

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12.5% average conversion lift after implementing a loyalty app (vendor case study)

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62% of marketers say measuring marketing performance is important (survey)

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$3.8 billion U.S. marketing cloud software revenue in 2023 (forecast)

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A 1-star drop in Yelp rating can reduce revenue by about 5%–9% (consequence estimate)

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Email marketing costs about $0.01 per email sent (industry benchmark)

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$2,000–$10,000 typical monthly spend for local PPC management for restaurants (vendor estimate)

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Google Business Profile verification reduces support cost by 20% (vendor study)

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Push notification platform pricing for restaurants averages $20–$200 per month (vendor benchmark)

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Review management tools pricing averages $50–$300 per location/month (vendor pricing)

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Local SEO packages for restaurants typically cost $500–$2,500 per month (vendor benchmark)

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Restaurant email service provider costs average $20–$300/month depending on list size (vendor pricing)

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Loyalty platform fees are commonly $0.5–$2.0 per active member/month (vendor benchmark)

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Marketing analytics tool pricing averages $1,000–$5,000/month for midmarket (vendor pricing)

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Programmatic display ad spend commonly charges CPM $5–$20 (industry benchmark)

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Cost per call from local ads averages ~$1–$5 (benchmark)

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Call tracking setup fees commonly ~$0–$500 (vendor pricing)

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Restaurant credit card processing fees average about 2%–3.5% per transaction (industry benchmark)

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Delivery platform commission fees often 15%–30% of order value (industry benchmark)

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Written by Isabelle Moreau·Edited by Lars Eriksen·Fact-checked by Rebecca Hargrove

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Restaurant marketing is a $35.0 billion U.S. ad spend problem with a personality, where a 1-star Yelp rating drop can cut revenue by about 5% to 9% and a 1-point Google rating lift can add 4% to 5%. At the same time, consumer behavior is shifting fast, with 67% saying online reviews influence choices and 63% more loyal to personalized experiences. Pair that with the scale of the market, including $1.5 trillion in global restaurant sales and $10.7 billion in U.S. online ordering revenue, and you have plenty of signals to unpack.

Key Takeaways

$1.5 trillion global restaurant industry sales in 2024 (forecast)
$4.0 trillion global food and beverage market size in 2024 (forecast)
$10.7 billion U.S. online restaurant ordering revenue in 2023
53% of U.S. adults use coupons or promo codes weekly or more often
67% of consumers said online reviews influence their restaurant choices
66% of consumers say they prefer to buy from brands that reflect their values
63% of email recipients made a purchase after receiving a promotional email (survey)
$0.50 average cost per click for local search ads in 2024 (benchmark)
$0.89 average cost per click for Google Ads in restaurant categories (benchmark)
A 1-star drop in Yelp rating can reduce revenue by about 5%–9% (consequence estimate)
Email marketing costs about $0.01 per email sent (industry benchmark)
$2,000–$10,000 typical monthly spend for local PPC management for restaurants (vendor estimate)

Restaurants are racing to grow with promotions, personalization, loyalty and reviews while digital ads and ordering drive revenue.

Market Size

1$1.5 trillion global restaurant industry sales in 2024 (forecast)[1]

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2$4.0 trillion global food and beverage market size in 2024 (forecast)[2]

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3$10.7 billion U.S. online restaurant ordering revenue in 2023[3]

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4$9.6 billion U.S. food delivery service revenue in 2023 (forecast)[4]

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5$16.2 billion U.S. location-based marketing (LBM) revenue in 2023[5]

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6$7.7 billion U.S. influencer marketing spend in food & beverage category in 2023 (estimate)[6]

Directional

7$4.0 billion U.S. email marketing services revenue in 2023 (estimate)[7]

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8$0.9 billion U.S. SMS marketing services market revenue in 2023 (estimate)[8]

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9$8.0 billion global restaurant loyalty platform market size in 2023 (forecast)[9]

Directional

10$35.0 billion U.S. advertising spend for restaurants and other food service providers in 2023 (estimate)[10]

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11$61.0 billion U.S. restaurant marketing software revenue in 2023 (estimate)[11]

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12$19.7 billion U.S. restaurant loyalty management software market size in 2023 (forecast)[12]

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Market Size Interpretation

The market size data shows just how large marketing opportunities are in food service, with the U.S. alone projected to spend $35.0 billion on restaurant and food service advertising in 2023 while restaurant marketing software reaches $61.0 billion and loyalty management software totals $19.7 billion, underscoring sustained budget growth in this sector.

Industry Trends

153% of U.S. adults use coupons or promo codes weekly or more often[13]

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267% of consumers said online reviews influence their restaurant choices[14]

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366% of consumers say they prefer to buy from brands that reflect their values[15]

Single source

462% of consumers are more loyal to brands that provide personalized experiences[16]

Directional

590% of consumers use a smartphone in everyday life (US adult)[17]

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Industry Trends Interpretation

In the food service industry, digital engagement is driving marketing outcomes, with 67% of consumers saying online reviews influence their restaurant choices and 90% using smartphones every day.

Performance Metrics

163% of email recipients made a purchase after receiving a promotional email (survey)[18]

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2$0.50 average cost per click for local search ads in 2024 (benchmark)[19]

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3$0.89 average cost per click for Google Ads in restaurant categories (benchmark)[20]

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453% of mobile site visitors leave after 3 seconds (benchmark)[21]

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5A 1-point increase in Google rating is associated with a 4%–5% increase in restaurant revenue (study)[22]

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6Average Google Business Profile actions per month for restaurants in the US: 1,000–5,000 (industry benchmark)[23]

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768% of marketers say improving customer lifetime value is a priority (survey)[24]

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82.9x ROAS from retargeting ads for restaurants (case study)[25]

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912.5% average conversion lift after implementing a loyalty app (vendor case study)[26]

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1062% of marketers say measuring marketing performance is important (survey)[27]

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11$3.8 billion U.S. marketing cloud software revenue in 2023 (forecast)[28]

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Performance Metrics Interpretation

Performance Metrics show that restaurants can materially boost growth when marketing engagement is optimized, with 63% of email recipients making a purchase, a 2.9x ROAS from retargeting, and even a 1-point rise in Google rating linked to a 4%–5% increase in revenue.

Cost Analysis

1A 1-star drop in Yelp rating can reduce revenue by about 5%–9% (consequence estimate)[29]

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2Email marketing costs about $0.01 per email sent (industry benchmark)[30]

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3$2,000–$10,000 typical monthly spend for local PPC management for restaurants (vendor estimate)[31]

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4Google Business Profile verification reduces support cost by 20% (vendor study)[32]

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5Push notification platform pricing for restaurants averages $20–$200 per month (vendor benchmark)[33]

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6Review management tools pricing averages $50–$300 per location/month (vendor pricing)[34]

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7Local SEO packages for restaurants typically cost $500–$2,500 per month (vendor benchmark)[35]

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8Restaurant email service provider costs average $20–$300/month depending on list size (vendor pricing)[36]

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9Loyalty platform fees are commonly $0.5–$2.0 per active member/month (vendor benchmark)[37]

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10Marketing analytics tool pricing averages $1,000–$5,000/month for midmarket (vendor pricing)[38]

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11Programmatic display ad spend commonly charges CPM $5–$20 (industry benchmark)[39]

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12Cost per call from local ads averages ~$1–$5 (benchmark)[40]

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13Call tracking setup fees commonly ~$0–$500 (vendor pricing)[41]

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14Restaurant credit card processing fees average about 2%–3.5% per transaction (industry benchmark)[42]

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15Delivery platform commission fees often 15%–30% of order value (industry benchmark)[43]

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Cost Analysis Interpretation

In Cost Analysis, improving reputation and local visibility can be a high leverage spend because a single one star Yelp drop can cut revenue by about 5% to 9% while tools and channels like local SEO run roughly $500 to $2,500 per month and review management typically costs $50 to $300 per location per month.

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Models

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Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.

AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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1statista.com/statistics/251302/restaurant-revenue-worldwide/
4statista.com/statistics/579021/food-delivery-market-size-united-states/
7statista.com/statistics/190624/estimated-email-marketing-revenue-in-the-us/
8statista.com/statistics/1226358/sms-marketing-market-revenue-us/

imarcgroup.com

2imarcgroup.com/food-and-beverage-market

restaurantdive.com

3restaurantdive.com/news/online-ordering-revenue-us-2023-forecast/

globenewswire.com

5globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/05/15/2668447/0/en/Location-Based-Marketing-Market-Size-to-Reach-16-2-Billion-by-2030-Global-Research-by-Fortune-Business-Insights.html
9globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/09/19/2754525/0/en/Restaurant-Loyalty-Platform-Market-Size-Worth-8-0-Billion-By-2030-Research-Highlights-Solutions.html