Eighty-nine percent of people research restaurants online before visiting the establishment, booking a table, or placing an order. Establishing a solid presence online and utilizing every available feature possible to get leads from Google can make a significant difference in a restaurant's bottom line. Google has developed different tools and features that enable restaurant owners
In this eBook, we outline the several components of a successful restaurant marketing campaign, primarily focusing on managing online listings and local search success. Here you will also find information on recent technology trends shaping the industry, the most prominent listing platforms, best practices for managing customer reviews, and building consumer trust. By keeping your listings fresh, responding to online reviews, and optimizing your digital presence, restaurants have a better chance at thriving in this highly competitive space.
Google has given restaurants the ability to receive pickup and delivery orders directly from Google Maps, Search, and the Assistant. When activated, searchers can see an “Order Online” button, view your menu, and place an order without ever leaving the search experience. In this post, we’ll explore how this program works, answer the questions we
The rise of ghost kitchens took off during the pandemic, as businesses saw a new opportunity to deliver on rapidly changing customer needs. Big brands are getting in on the action — Chili’s, for example, generated an additional $150M per year in revenue with their virtual brand It’s Just Wings, according to CNBC. But, how
Managing reviews for multiple restaurant locations comes with unique challenges. Which begs the question, do local reviews matter in the restaurant industry? What your customers are saying about you is indicative not only of their own experience but can influence whether others are willing to dine with your restaurant at all. How can you ensure
Google My Business (GMB) ‘FoodMenus’ help customers learn more about your restaurant’s menu choices. Now, there’s a more structured way to share the specific attributes your menu selections have to offer by submitting your locations’ menu data to GMB via API. It is important for restaurant brands to keep menu data up to date in
When hungry consumers are searching for restaurants or quick-service meals nearby, your locations have just seconds to make an impression. Google My Business Attributes give restaurant brands additional tools to help their listings stand out and proactively answer diners’ questions at the very moment they are deciding where to pick up dinner tonight or book
"How to Ace Your Restaurant's Local Marketing Strategy" is a guest post by Envato, the world's leading marketplace and community for creative assets and creative people. The way restaurants once operated has radically changed over the last few years as technology continues to advance. An industry that once thrived on word of mouth marketing now
Quick-service restaurants and restaurants alike continue to muddle through the unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic. As closures and reopenings for businesses continue to waver at both the county and state levels across the board, the restaurant industry has been particularly hit hard as shut down orders for indoor dining have once again affected many parts
It’s Friday evening. If you’re residing in a state that is still adhering to stay-at-home orders, you’re likely lounging on your couch, contemplating what to eat for dinner. You’ve now become well-accustomed to ordering food for delivery or swinging by your favorite restaurant for curbside pickup. While going out for a nice dinner out may