Marketing for restaurants & food businesses

More covers.
More regulars.

We help restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks show up on Google Maps, build a loyal social following, drive reservations and delivery orders, and turn first-time visitors into regulars — without you spending time on marketing.

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Serving restaurants and food businesses across the US. Flat monthly fee. No contracts.

Monthly Performance Live
+340%
Profile Views
↑ vs last month
128
Reservations
↑ 41 new
4.7★
Google Rating
↑ 31 reviews
Google Maps ✓ Instagram ✓ Ads ✓

We work with

🍽️ Restaurants
☕ Cafes & Coffee Shops
🍺 Bars & Breweries
🚚 Food Trucks
🎂 Bakeries & Catering
The reality

Great food doesn't fill tables.
Being found does.

You can be the best restaurant in town and still lose to a mediocre competitor with better Google presence and 500 more reviews. In the restaurant business, visibility is everything — and most owners are too busy running their kitchen to think about marketing.

Buried on Google Maps

When someone searches "best tacos near me," the top 3 spots get 90% of the clicks. If you're not there, you're invisible — even if your food is better.

Inconsistent social media

You post when you have time — which is almost never. Inconsistent posting kills reach and trains your followers to ignore you.

No repeat visit system

Most restaurant customers visit once and drift away. Without a way to stay in touch — email, SMS, loyalty — you're constantly starting over instead of compounding.

What we do for you

From Google Maps to Instagram
to your regulars' inbox.

A full marketing system for food businesses — we handle everything.

Google Maps & Local SEO

Dominate the local pack when people search for restaurants in your area. We optimize every element of your Google Business Profile and build the signals Google looks for.

  • Google Business Profile optimization
  • Weekly posts & photo uploads
  • Review generation system
  • Menu & hours accuracy

Instagram & Facebook Content

Mouth-watering food photography, behind-the-scenes content, daily specials, and event announcements — posted consistently to keep your audience hungry for more.

  • 5 posts per week
  • Stories & Reels
  • Event & special promotions
  • Community management

Paid Ads & Promotions

Targeted Facebook and Instagram ads for happy hour, weekend specials, holidays, and events — reaching hungry people within a few miles of your location.

  • Meta ad campaigns
  • Geo-targeted radius ads
  • Event & holiday promotions
  • Retargeting campaigns

Email & SMS Marketing

Build a list of regulars and communicate directly — weekly specials, birthday offers, event invites. The highest-ROI channel for turning one-time visitors into loyal guests.

  • Email list building
  • Weekly specials campaigns
  • Birthday & anniversary offers
  • SMS for last-minute specials
3x
More Google Maps views within 60 days of optimization
35%
Average increase in repeat visits from email campaigns
4.7★
Average Google rating for our restaurant clients
48h
Time from sign-up to first campaigns going live
Questions

Straight answers.

How do I rank higher on Google Maps for my restaurant?
Google Maps ranking depends on relevance, distance, and prominence. We fully optimize your Google Business Profile, build a consistent review pipeline, post weekly updates, and add high-quality photos — all of which signal Google that your business is active and trustworthy.
Do Facebook and Instagram ads work for restaurants?
Yes, especially for promotions, events, and new menu launches. We target people within 5–10 miles of your location and use food photography and video to drive foot traffic. Happy hour promos, weekend specials, and "order now" campaigns consistently perform well for local restaurants.
How do I get more repeat customers?
The most effective tools are email marketing and SMS — both have much higher open rates than social media. We build your list through Wi-Fi sign-up or receipt opt-in, then send weekly specials, birthday deals, and event invitations that bring people back consistently.
What's the best way to handle negative Yelp or Google reviews?
Responding professionally and promptly is the most important thing. We monitor all review platforms and draft responses for every review — positive and negative — so your reputation is always protected.
Do I need to sign a long-term contract?
No. All plans are month-to-month. You can cancel anytime with 30 days notice. We earn your business every month.
Ready to grow?

Let's talk about your restaurant.

Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll tell you exactly what we'd do and what results to expect — no pitch, no pressure.

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Or email us at hello@collabmedia.agency