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September 8, 2011 07:30 pm GMT

Google Acquires Zagat To Flesh Out Local Reviews

zagatproducts_printedGuidesGoogle has acquired Zagat, one of the most well-known names in restaurant reviews. Zagat is best known for its small guidebooks (the dead-tree sort) that offer reviews and recommendations on restaurants around the world. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Zagat was founded back in 1979, and, according to the company, now includes ratings and reviews submitted by 350,000 'surveyors' its own consumers submit content for use in future guidebooks. In recent years the company has moved its reviews online as well, and it offers mobile applications for the top smartphone platforms. In 2008 Zagat reportedly put itself up for sale with an asking price of around $200 million, but subsequently took itself off the market (at least, until now).

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