Cleavers Corner vs Formosa Ashburton:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Formosa Ashburton had more branded searches than Cleavers Corner among Ashburton restaurants in New Zealand. Formosa Ashburton had about 1,710 branded searches, while Cleavers Corner had 840. Formosa Ashburton made up 23.3% of all Ashburton restaurant searches we track, and Cleavers Corner accounted for 11.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Ashburton restaurants, Formosa Ashburton appeared in all three answers and Cleavers Corner in one. Formosa Ashburton was mentioned before Cleavers Corner in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Formosa Ashburton, about 2 searches for every 1 for Cleavers Corner
Who does AI mention more?
Formosa Ashburton, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Formosa Ashburton, named ahead of Cleavers Corner in every answer
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Top Ashburton restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Formosa Ashburton appeared in all three answers. Cleavers Corner was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Formosa Ashburton was listed before Cleavers Corner in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Formosa Ashburton3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Fine Lion3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Rabbit3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Ton's Thai2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Ottoman2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Cleavers Corner1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Somerset Grocer1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant should I go to in Ashburton, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurants in Ashburton, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant in Ashburton, New Zealand for a meal out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ashburton restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ashburton dinner”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Cleavers Corner or Formosa Ashburton more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cleavers Corner and Formosa Ashburton by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Ashburton restaurants we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Formosa Ashburton, Cleavers Corner. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Formosa Ashburton | Ton's Thai | The Fine Lion | The Rabbit | Cleavers Corner | Somerset Grocer | The Ottoman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23.7% | 23.1% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 12.1% | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 19.6% | 22.6% | 15.5% | 10.5% | 11.7% | 11.5% | 8.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 19.5% | 23.8% | 15.9% | 9.9% | 10.9% | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 21.1% | 20.3% | 17.1% | 10.7% | 10.6% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 20.2% | 23% | 15.8% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 21.8% | 24.8% | 13.1% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 7.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.8% | 24.5% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 10.9% | 7.6% |
| May 2026 | 24.5% | 23.6% | 10.9% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 8.8% | 7.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.1% | 26.3% | 10% | 13.9% | 10.9% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.7% | 22.2% | 12.2% | 13.9% | 10% | 10% | 8.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 23.8% | 22.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.3% | 21.8% | 12% | 12% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 8% |
How has the Cleavers Corner and Formosa Ashburton comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Formosa Ashburton was ahead of Cleavers Corner in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cleavers Corner’s share of searches among Ashburton restaurants in New Zealand moved from 12.1% to 11.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 840.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Formosa Ashburton’s share of searches among Ashburton restaurants in New Zealand moved from 23.7% to 23.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.7K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Ashburton restaurants in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cleavers Corner in New Zealand fell 16% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 840 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Formosa Ashburton in New Zealand fell 12.3% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.7K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cleavers Corner’s and Formosa Ashburton’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Cleavers Corner
3 branded search terms
- cleavers corner
- cleavers corner ashburton
- cleavers corner menu
Formosa Ashburton
2 branded search terms
- formosa ashburton
- formosa ashburton menu
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