03/04/2026
Revenue Impact (Star Rating Effect)
Research across local businesses shows a strong relationship between rating increases and revenue.
A 1-star increase in average rating can lead to roughly 5–9% more revenue for many local businesses (restaurants, services, retail).
Businesses with 4.2–4.7 stars tend to convert the best.
Dropping below 4.0 stars often significantly reduces customer clicks and calls.
Example
Scenario
Rating
Monthly Customers
Avg Spend
Monthly Revenue
Before cleanup
3.7 ⭐
500
$40
$20,000
After removing false reviews
4.4 ⭐
575 (+15%)
$40
$23,000