TikTok Is Influencing Where People Dine
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TikTok is influencing a lot of people these days, with users willing to try anything they see on the social media app. And that seems particularly true when it comes to food and restaurants.
A new survey finds Tiktok is influencing:
- 38% of TikTokers say they’ve visited or ordered food from a restaurant because of a video they saw on TikTok.
- That translates to about 51.8 million diners.
- And that number goes up to 53% for Millennial TikTok users.
- Even distance and money won’t stop some users from trying restaurants they’ve seen on the site.
- 30% of people say they’ve traveled farther than they usually would try a restaurant they’ve seen on TikTok.
- And 28% say they went to an establishment that was more expensive than they would normally go to.
- So, what is it about these TikTok restaurants that motivated people to go to them?
- Top reasons for trying them include:
- Appetizing-looking food (72%)
- Unique menu item (45%)
- Looked like a fun place to go with friends or family (42%)
- Showed a cool way of serving the food or drink (38%)
- Showed a cool atmosphere (37%)
- Had a great view (30%)
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