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Last updated: Jan 26, 2026 · Methodology v2026.01.1

Star Rating Drop Simulator

Preview how a rating drop can affect new customer volume.

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What you'll need

  • Current rating and rating scenario change.
  • Monthly new customers and ticket value.

What you'll get

  • Estimated customer loss range.
  • Revenue and profit impact range.

Worked example

How the number is worked out

A med spa at 4.8 stars modelling the same fall on a higher volume and a smaller ticket.

Starting from

Rating today4.8
The drop being tested−0.5 stars
New customers a month120
Average ticket$180

Working

Assumed conversion impact~6% for half a star
Customers that represents (120 × 6%)7
What half a star costs$1,011 – $1,581 a month

More customers lost than the practice above, for less money — because the ticket is smaller. The star drop hits volume; what it costs depends entirely on what a customer is worth.

How this was calculated

Methodology v2026.01.1. These estimates are directional and depend on inputs and assumptions.

  • Rating change applies a conservative conversion shift.
  • Monthly new customers × conversion shift.
  • Average ticket converts customers into revenue impact.
  • Ranges highlight uncertainty in local market response.

FAQ

Is the rating impact guaranteed?

No. It is a conservative estimate to show directionality, not certainty.

Are these estimates exact?

No. They are directional so you can see the size of the leak before refining assumptions.

Can I change the assumptions?

Yes. Adjust the inputs to reflect your business and rerun the numbers.

Why use a range instead of a single number?

Ranges reflect uncertainty and help you stress-test best and worst cases.

Does this include profit?

Use the gross margin input to translate revenue impact into profit impact.

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