Digital Marketing for Restaurants & Catering
We help restaurants get more local diners and generate a predictable flow of booked tables and profitable, commission-free online orders through Google, SEO, and targeted social media ads.
This is what we know
- The Lifetime Value of a Regular is Everything: A single couple that comes in twice a month can be worth over $2,000 a year. Your entire business is built on turning first-time visitors into loyal, repeat customers.
- Your Customers Decide with Their Thumbs: Diners make last-minute decisions by searching on their phones for "restaurants near me" or "best Italian food in [Your City]." Being the top result on Google Maps at that moment isn't just marketing; it's survival.
- Your Reputation is Your Menu: A single negative review can deter hundreds of potential customers. Diners look at your star rating, read reviews, and look at your food photos on Google before they ever see your physical menu. A 5-star online reputation is your most powerful sales tool.
This is the problem
- You Have Inconsistent Foot Traffic: You're packed on Saturday nights but fighting to fill tables on a Tuesday. This "feast or famine" cycle makes staffing impossible and kills your profitability on slow nights.
- You're Losing Profit to Delivery Apps: Third-party apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats are costing you 20-30% of every order. You're renting your own customers back from them and losing control over the dining experience.
- You're Invisible to New Movers and Visitors: Relying on existing regulars means you have no system to attract the new families, couples, and professionals moving into your area who are actively looking for their new "go-to" spot.
This what we do
- We Make You the #1 Choice on Google Maps: We optimize your Google Business Profile to ensure you are the first and most trusted restaurant people find when they search for food in your area.
- We Drive Direct, Profitable Online Orders: We build a system on your own website that takes online orders directly, allowing you to cut out the expensive third-party apps and keep 100% of your revenue.
- We Build Your Customer Database: We create a permanent marketing asset: an email and SMS list of your loyal customers that you own. This allows you to bring them back for special events and slow nights with the push of a button.
This is why it works
- We Capture "Hungry Searchers": Our system focuses on high-intent diners who are actively searching for a place to eat right now. This is far more effective than traditional ads that try to interrupt people who aren't hungry.
- We Build a 5-Star Reputation: By implementing a system to generate more positive reviews, we build trust and social proof that makes you the obvious choice, allowing you to attract more customers without discounting your food.
- Our Success is Measurable: We track the only metrics that matter for a restaurant: the number of online orders, reservations booked, and phone calls for directions. You will see a clear, undeniable return on your investment.
This is who this is for
- You Have a Great Product & Service: You are confident in your food and the experience you provide. You know that if you can just get more people in the door, they will come back.
- You Have Empty Tables to Fill: You have the capacity to handle more customers, especially on weeknights, but struggle with inconsistent foot traffic.
- You View Marketing as an Investment: You understand that building a predictable system for acquiring new regulars is an investment in the long-term, profitable growth of your restaurant.
This is what you might be thinking
- "I'll spend a lot of money and get nothing.": We deliver real results: online orders and booked tables, not just "likes." If our system doesn't generate new business, you don't pay our management fee. We work for free until it does.
- "I can find someone cheaper.": "Cheaper" agencies don't understand your industry. We build a permanent asset that generates direct, high-profit orders. You're investing in owning your customer list, not just renting temporary traffic.
- "I'll be trapped in a long-term contract.": We don't use them. Our service is month-to-month because we have to earn your business every 30 days, not lock you into a piece of paper.
This is what it costs
S.E.O. Package
$999 / month
$799 / bundled
This is the essential first step. We build the professional online presence required to turn website visitors and Google searchers into paying customers. This is a one-time project.
What It Includes:
- A Multi-Page, Professional Website with a Direct Online Ordering System
- Full Google Business Profile Optimization (with menu & photo uploads)
- On-Page SEO Foundation
- Conversion Tracking Setup (for orders & reservations)
The Outcome:
- This project builds the essential digital asset for your restaurant. It is designed to capture dozens of direct, commission-free online orders and reservations per month once it gains authority with Google (typically 2-4 months), allowing you to cut out expensive third-party apps.
Total Investment:
- $5,000 / one-time
- (Paid as $2,500 to start and $2,500 upon completion)
Social Media Package
$999 / month
$799 / bundled
This package is designed to build local brand awareness and generate a consistent, steady flow of foot traffic using social media advertising.
What It Includes:
- Website & Google Profile Management
- Meta Ads Management (Facebook & Instagram) to promote specials & events
- Monthly Strategy Calls
- Monthly Performance Reporting
The Expected Outcome:
- Based on the recommended ad spend, you can anticipate a significant increase in local brand awareness and foot traffic. This package is designed to fill your tables on specific, targeted weeknights and build a loyal local following.
Total Investment:
- $1,000 / month
- Recommended Ad Spend: $1,000 - $1,500 / month (Paid directly to Meta)
Paid Ads Package
$999 / month
$799 / bundled
This package is for restaurants that want to aggressively capture high-intent diners and become the dominant, go-to spot in their market.
What It Includes:
- Everything in the Growth Engine, plus:
- Google Ads Management (to capture "hungry searchers")
- Active Local SEO
- Email & SMS Marketing (to your customer list)
- Bi-Weekly Strategy Calls
The Expected Outcome:
- This is a predictable system designed to generate 50-100+ high-intent reservations and online orders per month. These are leads from motivated diners actively searching on Google for your cuisine right now. This system is designed to make you the #1 most visible and requested restaurant in your area.
Total Investment:
- $2,500 / month
- Recommended Ad Spend: $2,500 - $3,000+ / month (Paid directly to Google & Meta)*
What it's like working with us
01 Discovery
It starts with a 15 to 20 minute call to understand your business, your goals, and your challenges. We listen first, so we can build a strategy that actually works.
02 Assessment
We deliver a custom proposal that outlines our recommended strategy, the exact scope of services, and a clear plan of attack. No generic packages, only a plan built for you.
03 Strategy
Once you approve the plan, we build your strategic foundation. We define your ideal customer, refine your messaging, and position your brand to win in your specific market.
04 Build
Your dedicated team gets to work. We onboard you, gain access to your accounts, and begin building and launching the campaigns, content, and assets defined in the strategy.
05 Manage
We manage your marketing ecosystem day to day. You will receive weekly email updates on our progress and "little wins," and we will meet bi-weekly to review performance and adjust our approach.
06 Report
We show you what is working and what we are learning. Our strategy evolves as your business does, constantly refining our process to keep you ahead of industry trends and focused on the next opportunity.
questions we get asked the most
Will I be locked into a long term contract?
Absolutely not. Trapping a business in a 12 month contract before proving results is a scam. We work month to month. We force our team to earn your business every 30 days. If we do not perform, you fire us.
Who actually owns the website, accounts, and files?
You do. 100 percent. Many agencies hold your assets hostage if you try to leave. We refuse to operate that way. You get full admin access, all the passwords, and total ownership of every single asset we build from day one.
How long does it actually take to see real results?
If you want your phone to ring tomorrow, we run aggressive paid ads for instant traffic. If you want to rank organically on Google, that takes a few months of building real authority. Speed follows budget. We will tell you exactly what to expect on our call.
How much of my time will this actually take?
We need your insight during onboarding to define your exact goals, your ideal customer, and your assets. Once we have what we need, it is 100 percent on us. We are your outsourced marketing department. You run your business, and we take the accountability for making your phone ring.
Who is actually doing the work on my account?
We are control freaks. We do not use shady white label agencies to do the work behind your back. Our reputation and our name are on the line. We keep tight control over the quality because we refuse to let anyone meddle with the results we promise you.
Do you have experience in my specific industry?
We have battle tested our systems across 17 different industries, and we add new ones every six months. Marketing fundamentals are universal. If we have not worked in your specific niche yet, we reverse engineer your most successful competitors, find their gaps, and build a strategy to beat them.
Do I need a massive budget to work with you?
No. You can start small and scale up as the results roll in. But understand this: your budget determines your speed and your expectations. If you cannot afford us, we will give you some pointers of where you can start small and then we can reconnect later down the road when you are ready.
Do I have to provide all the content and photos myself?
We work with what you have. If you have gaps, we use advanced AI to generate high converting visuals. We also have an in house photo and video team that can travel directly to your location. Whatever we shoot, you own completely and independently to use however you want.
What if I already have a marketing person?
We love working alongside in house teams. One person usually gets overwhelmed trying to do it all. We step in to handle the heavy technical lifting and complex campaigns so your team can focus on the day to day. We complement them, we do not replace them.
Will you work with my direct competitors?
Absolutely not. We cap our client base at two or three businesses per city depending on the size. During onboarding, you give us a list of your direct competitors. As long as you are our client, we will flat out refuse to work with them. When you win, we win.