atlanta – May is known as Small Business Month, and Yelp has released its annual Top 100 Local Businesses list. This year, three of his Georgia businesses made the list.
car
Apna Garage, Decatur
Won first place in the same category. Jatin “Jay” Desai is described by many as friendly, helpful, punctual, prompt, and honest.
fitness
fitwit, decatur
Owned by Josh Guerrieri. Reviews say that FitWit's trainers care about each member as an individual, and that there is a sense of unity at the gym. Many members say the gym has changed their lives. Ranked 3rd in the same category.
food
Empanadas etc. (Valdosta)
Alberto Sanchez is the owner and manager of Empanadas & More. Apparently, the empanadas are so delicious that some people drive hours to get them. The restaurant is run by a family who clearly take pride in their work and service. Ranked 3rd in the same category.
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How Yelp selects businesses
Each year, Yelp selects the top 10 local businesses in 10 different categories based on Yelp reviews. Categories include auto, beauty, books, magazines, music and videos, fitness, fashion, food, home decor, home repair, kids, pet care, and more.
Yelp defines local as an independently owned and operated business. Yelp also used a variety of factors to rank businesses in each category. Additionally, only one company per state can be included in the geographic diversity category.
Yelp says this year's list includes long-time neighborhood staples as well as new businesses and concepts.
Many of the top companies find success by adopting specific niches or learning how to adapt to the evolving needs of their communities.
