BistroMD vs Factor:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Factor had more branded searches than BistroMD among prepared meal delivery services in the US in United States. Factor had about 409,000 branded searches, while BistroMD had 12,100. Factor made up 47% of all prepared meal delivery services in the U searches we track, and BistroMD accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about prepared meal delivery services in the US, Factor appeared in all five answers and BistroMD in two. Factor was mentioned before BistroMD in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Factor, about 34 searches for every 1 for BistroMD
Who does AI mention more?
Factor, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Factor, named ahead of BistroMD in every answer
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Top prepared meal delivery services in the US in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Factor appeared in all five answers. BistroMD was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Factor was listed before BistroMD 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.
- Factor5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
CookUnity5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Purple Carrot4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tempo4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
BistroMD2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Trifecta Nutrition2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tovala1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
MegaFit Meals0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Snap Kitchen0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mosaic Foods0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about prepared meal delivery services in the US
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which prepared meal delivery service should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best prepared meal delivery services in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best healthy prepared meal delivery in the US?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“prepared meal delivery”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best prepared meal delivery”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Is BistroMD or Factor more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for BistroMD and Factor by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 prepared meal delivery services in the US we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Factor, BistroMD. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Factor | CookUnity | Tovala | Purple Carrot | Tempo | BistroMD | MegaFit Meals | Snap Kitchen | Trifecta Nutrition | Mosaic Foods | Territory Foods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.5% | 31.9% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.76% | 0.57% | 0.38% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.9% | 33% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.96% | 0.58% | 0.38% |
| Dec 2025 | 56% | 22.6% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.82% | 0.49% | 0.26% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.5% | 21.3% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.64% | 0.38% | 0.21% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.2% | 23.4% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.76% | 0.42% | 0.22% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.6% | 27.4% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.76% | 0.4% | 0.21% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.8% | 28% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.77% | 0.41% | 0.22% |
| May 2026 | 51.4% | 30.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.86% | 0.45% | 0.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 54% | 27% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.39% | 0.26% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.6% | 31.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.46% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.5% | 31.6% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.66% | 0.38% | 0.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 47% | 34.6% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.41% | 0.22% |
How has the BistroMD and Factor comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Factor was ahead of BistroMD in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BistroMD’s share of searches among prepared meal delivery services in the US in United States moved from 1.6% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Factor’s share of searches among prepared meal delivery services in the US in United States moved from 41.5% to 47%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 262K to 409K.
How did search popularity change for United States prepared meal delivery services in the US in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Factor lost share of searches among prepared meal delivery services in the US in United States, from 51.5% to 47%.
In September 2026, BistroMD rose from 7th to 6th among prepared meal delivery services in the US in United States.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BistroMD’s and Factor’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.
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