The Dashboard
This page explains how a 52Convoy score is calculated.
The Mile Marker is meant to be a quick reference — a glance at the dashboard before you read the full review.
The Scale
Each restaurant is scored on a 100% system, then converted to a 52-point Mile Marker.
Why 52?
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52 weeks in a year
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California State Route 52, which runs directly into the Convoy area
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Convoy Street itself, where restaurants share traffic, parking, and momentum
Primary Weighting (75%)
These three factors carry the most weight.
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Taste — 45%
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Value for Money — 15%
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Final Thoughts / Return Factor — 15%
Together, they account for 75% of the score.
Supporting Factors (25%)
These shape the experience without overriding the food.
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Wait Time / Seating — 2%
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Table Cleanliness & Atmosphere — 4%
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Service Flow (Greeting · Ordering · Follow-Up) — 6%
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Speed & Presentation of Food — 9%
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Check Presentation / Close-Out — 4%
Bonus Indicators
Bonuses are applied after scoring, on the 100% scale, and capped at +1.0% total.
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🐶 Doggy Bag (+0.5%)
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🚀 Express Lane (+0.5%)
Reading the Mile Marker
The Mile Marker answers one question:
Is this stop worth your time right now?
The review explains why.
The number helps you get oriented.
52 weeks. 52 bites. 52 Convoy.