How TikTok Food Critic Keith Lee Resuscitated a Struggling Restaurant

Keith Lee, a Las Vegas food critic, proved just how powerful his influence was when his review dramatically turned things around for a struggling family-owned restaurant. That single video changed everything for Frankenson’s in just 24 hours. Now lines to get food are around the corner. “I've helped restaurants in Vegas before,” Keith Lee told Inside Edition’s Andrea Swindall. “But I feel like this one was probably the craziest as far as the response we've had.”

[loveheart]

This is the type of influencer I like to see making business restaurants grow. I’m happy the both of them.

[symanthasteele]

My dads restaurant!!!!

I’m so happy and grateful to Keith and all the customers!!!! We love you ! Thank you for making my dads dreams come true

[EricFortuneJr.]

This is literally the type of influencer the world can benefit from. He’s helping small businesses reach their potential and create jobs for people. This brother is wise, he saw a need in the food service industry and addressed it. Like he said, the food was of decent quality, but they weren’t marketing their products and probably didn’t have the budget for it. Now they have a better budget for marketing and hiring additional staff if needed.

[thy_]

When he said "This restaurant has been a dream of mine for 30 years", hit me so hard bro. I'm so happy for both of em and thank god there's positive outcomes from influencers.

[insert_username-xvdf]

The thing he said about the chicken wings 😭 “I made more chicken wings in 12hours then I did in the last 4months” man that’s just heartbreaking hope it does well from now on

[Noisyboy]

For all those influencers out there, take notes of what this guy does for humanity.... he made a man's dream come true, can't say the same about most influencers

[cecegreen]

If anyone deserves "free food for life" it's this man. Congratulations to Frankensens and Keith as well👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[BeAtPeaceAmongYourselves]

Being a food critic isn't even that easy, you need to gain trust in it, many viewers came because they trusted him of every word he says, if he says it's delicious then it's delicious.

[Yesnog]

When the owner said the restaurant was a dream of his for over 30 years, I cried a bit. I felt that. And I want to try this guys wings!

[B_Squard]

That's amazing. You could see in his eyes that he ain't lying. Food must be *fantastic*

[caronstout]

Proof positive that supporting local restaurants works!

[theultimatemaker]

Now this is what you would call “an influencer” folks.

[ronicarenee]

Keith’s smile when the owner was embracing and shaking him is everything ❤

[zazamikey]

3:11 i teared up at this part 🥺 congrats on Keith for bringing more awareness to a small business turned into a huge business! May you continue to have success in the future!

[fulltimeweeb]

Now that is what I call an influencer! He's making a big difference in the world

[greedo]

Good for frank always warms my heart seeing people achieve their dreams

[ladisanindya]

And he’s sitting on a kids’s chair
So humble! He’s probably a family man
Good luck for your career Keith

[Vizr]

What a beautiful story! Seeing the owner crying tears of joy is just so heartwarming. Props to the influencer for creating a beautiful moment in time ❤️

[hilenikullakapepo]

I teared up the moment the restaurant owner cried...Oh Keith. Those tears will bring you abundant blessings, brother. Keep up the good work 🙏❤❤

[PeacefulDanielah]

I love how at the end of the video he's sitting on a paw patrol chair. So humble. Cheers to him and the restaurant owner!