Twenty ideas for marketing your restaurant
21 ideas for marketing a restaurant business:
- Start a loyalty program for frequent customers.
- Offer discounts for large groups or special occasions.
- Create a website and an online menu.
- Use social media to promote your restaurant and menu items.
- Use email marketing to send promotions and updates to customers.
- Collaborate with local businesses and organizations to cross-promote each other.
- Participate in local events and festivals.
- Run specials and promotions to attract new customers.
- Use Google My Business to get your restaurant listed in local search results.
- Use online ordering and delivery platforms like Grubhub, Uber Eats, and DoorDash.
- Offer catering services for events and parties.
- Host special events, like wine tastings or cooking classes.
- Set up a referral program to encourage customers to bring friends and family to your restaurant.
- Use positive customer reviews and ratings on websites like Yelp to your advantage.
- Write blog articles about your restaurant, the food you serve, and the local area.
- Partner with local food bloggers or influencers to promote your restaurant.
- Make your restaurant a destination for special occasions, like Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day.
- Use targeted advertising on platforms like Facebook and Instagram to reach potential customers.
- Offer discounts or free items to customers who follow your restaurant on social media.
- Use QR codes on your menu or table tents to allow customers to easily access your website or online ordering.
- Create a unique hashtag for your restaurant and encourage customers to use it on social media.