GastroVote is a community-driven platform that lets people vote for the food chains, franchises, and grocery stores they want to see in their town or neighborhood. By showcasing local demand, GastroVote aims to help communities attract popular businesses while providing franchise owners and investors with valuable data on where their brands are most wanted. Users can vote for as many chains as they like (one vote per chain per location) or suggest new ones if they’re not listed. The platform is independent and unaffiliated with the businesses it features.