Marketing
I Studied How AI Recommends Local Businesses. Here’s What Actually Drives Visibility.
Local businesses are in an excellent position to capitalize on AI visiblity opportunities.
By Simon Moser
local business
Building a Business
5 Local Business Opportunities That Could Make You a Fortune in 2026
By Fahim Ludin
Buying a Franchise
4 Reasons Why Local Entrepreneurship Is the Secret Weapon of Great Franchises
Community-driven leaders not only strengthen customer relationships but also innovate and elevate the brand, proving that the best franchises are built on the foundation of trust, collaboration and local intuition.
Thought Leaders
Traditional Advertising is Dying — Here’s Why Hyperlocal Is the New Normal
By embracing local-at-scale strategies, brands can transform their advertising from a megaphone into a meaningful conversation — connecting with consumers where and when it matters most.
Building a Business
7 Ways to Stop Sabotaging Your Global Expansion with Poor Localization
This article emphasizes the importance of going beyond translation in localization and provides key insights to help businesses effectively tailor their products and services for local consumers.
By Slava Bogdan
Building a Business
From Fresh Midwestern Milk to Specialty Candies, These Are America’s 15 Favorite Food and Drink Shops
There's nothing like a mom & pop shop to serve up the region's delicacies.
Building a Business
We Made a List of America’s 150 Favorite Mom & Pop Shops®. Did Your Local Gem Make the Cut?
With Foursquare, we chose 150 small, independent businesses that epitomize main street America, bringing people together and making their communities more vibrant.
Building a Business
Looking for Inspiration? Visit One of America’s 15 Favorite Local Art Businesses
Across the country, these mom & pop museums, galleries and studios highlight the creativity and history in their communities.
Building a Business
Want to Get Pampered at a Top Local Spa? Here Are 15 of America’s Favorite Beauty Destinations
Support the small, independent spa, beauty, tattoo and other personal service businesses in your community.
Building a Business
Dinner Tastes Better When It’s Local. Try One of America’s 15 Favorite Mom & Pop Restaurants.
From farm-to-table Indian to Texas BBQ, these restaurants are deeply rooted in their communities.
Building a Business
What Is Fun, Anyway? From Butterflies to Paintball, America’s 15 Most Beloved Entertainment Spots Will Show You a Good Time
At these mom & pop establishments, boredom is out of the question.
Building a Business
Get Fit at One of America’s 15 Favorite Local Fitness Spots
Whether you're dancing, boxing, doing yoga or lifting weights, these mom & pop establishments will get you moving.
Building a Business
Need Some Help Around the House? America’s 15 Favorite Home Service Mom & Pops Are Up to the Task
Whether you're looking for new countertops or a hydroponic plant garden, check out these local businesses.
Building a Business
Whether You’re Dreaming of a Resort in Hawaii or a Victorian Inn, America’s 15 Favorite Mom & Pop Hotels Have It All
These establishments give hospitality a new meaning.
Building a Business
If You’re Staying Out Late, Make Sure It’s at One of America’s 15 Favorite Local Nightlife Spots
It's just more fun when you're partying at a mom & pop.
Building a Business
Whether You’re Looking for Rare Records or Handmade Glassware, Check Out America’s 15 Favorite Mom & Pop Retail Shops
If you're into unique gifts and supporting local artisans, these local retail establishments are for you.
Marketing
Boost Your Business’s Visibility in Local Search Results by Combining These 2 Key Strategies
Integrate local listing marketing and social media to enhance your business's visibility on Google.
By Alex Quin
Building a Business
Hawaiian Luaus on a Nut Farm, ‘Astounding’ Magic Shows, Bible Stories on Stage: America’s 15 Favorite Local Entertainment Experiences
Around the country, these local arts and entertainment businesses never fail to inspire and amuse.
Building a Business
These Are America’s Favorite 150 Mom & Pop Shops®, According to Yelp and Entrepreneur
We looked at the data. Here are the small, most beloved shops that locals rave about the most.
Building a Business
Yelp’s Small Business Expert Says This Is What Makes a Mom & Pop Shop Stand Out
Around the country, Yelp is observing which local, independent businesses rise to the top. The ones that do understand something crucial about where they stand in the business landscape, and how to make the most of it.
Building a Business
These 15 Mom and Pop Restaurants Are the ‘Hidden Gems’ of American Cuisine
From green miso sea bass in an Adobe house built in 1756 to the best pancakes in Arizona, these local restaurants are must-taste stops.
Building a Business
Cocktails That ‘Make You Fall In Love With Stuff You Don’t Like’: America’s 15 Favorite Local Spots to Have a Drink
From a throwback basement bar in Vegas to a craft beer bar making sublime sandwiches into the wee hours, these local, independent nightlife businesses are worth staying out for.
Building a Business
‘Extraordinarily Tasty’ Vegan Food and Ice Cream That Leaves You ‘Speechless’: America’s 15 Favorite Local Food Spots
These mom and pop coffee shops and laid-back foodie destinations have customers coming from near and far.
Building a Business
Never-Cheesy Wedding DJs, ‘Old World’ Blacksmithing Classes, and Character Actors for Kids’ Parties: 15 of America’s Favorite Event Service Companies
These local businesses are getting kudos from customers for offering unique, professional event experiences.
Building a Business
A 10-Acre Plant Store, ‘Once Worn’ Wedding Dresses, and a James Baldwin-Inspired Bookstore: America’s 15 Most Beloved Mom and Pop Shops
If you're looking to buy local, these independent businesses offer a thoughtful curation of items that makes shopping a true experience.
Building a Business
A Locksmith Who Shows Up in 15 Minutes, Eco-Friendly Pest Control and Flat-Rate Plumbing Fees: America’s 15 Favorite Local Home Service Businesses
When something breaks at home, we just want someone to help us fix it fast, for a fair price. These mom and pop service companies are the first their communities call.
Building a Business
Where to Find the ‘Nicest’ Manicurists, Nipple Tattoos and Fertility Massages: America’s 15 Favorite Local Spas and Beauty Businesses
All over the country, these beloved mom and pop businesses have won over customers who need a little TLC.
Building a Business
Ecstatic Breathwork, Goat Yoga, and a Founder Known as ‘The Machine’: America’s 15 Favorite Local Fitness Businesses
Across the country, people wanting to move and get in shape are looking for new experiences, and personalized attention.