Last week, I watched a restaurant owner post a blurry photo of his holiday menu on Facebook. No caption. No excitement. Just a grainy picture that looked like it was taken with a flip phone from 2003. Then he wondered why his holiday...
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10 Social Media Disasters That Will Tank Your Restaurant (And How to Avoid Them)
Hey there, restaurant owners! Running an independent restaurant is tough enough without having to worry about every single post, comment, and review on social media. But here's the thing – in today's digital world, your online presence...
Why Your Restaurant’s Social Media Strategy Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It Fast)
Okay, let me tell you a story that's probably going to sound painfully familiar... Last month, I was talking to a restaurant owner - let's call him Bob - who was absolutely frustrated with his marketing. "I've got 3,000 followers on...
The Manager’s Playbook To Creating Killer Social Media Content for Your Restaurant
Here's a practical, step-by-step guide you can hand to your restaurant manager to help them build an engaging social media presence that actually brings customers through your doors. Why Your Restaurant Needs This (The Reality Check) Your...
From Kiss Cam Chaos to Colbert Cancellation: How Smart Restaurants Turn Viral Moments Into Sales
Hey there! Let me ask you something – when was the last time you saw a trending topic blow up online and thought, "Man, I wish I could get that kind of attention for my restaurant"? I get it. You're scrolling through social media,...
Is Your Food Irresistibly Shareable…And I Don’t Mean Split Plate Charge!
I mean, does your food look as good as it tastes? I hope so because, in today's world, your customers are snapping pics of your food to post on your Google Business listing and their social media and text it to their hundreds of friends to let them know how great your...
It Went Viral – Now What?
What Does “Going Viral” Mean? “Uh oh, that pic of Johnny standing on the bus tub of lettuce just went viral!” You don’t want that to happen to you! Trust me. And like individuals, a viral event can make or break your small business. It can be a huge positive boost or...
Your Next 30 Days For A Sales-Making Social Media Plan
Last edition, we showed you how to create a 30-day social media plan that you can repeat over and over again. If you missed it, it's here: Your First 30 Days For Making A Social Media Plan Once you have a basic 30-day plan of content created, we will do it again in...
Your First 30 Days Of A Sales-Making Social Media Plan
You know that being active on social media is essential in today's digital landscape, but do you have a plan explicitly crafted for marketing your restaurant? One that has the right strategies in place. A plan to drive new customers to your door while boosting...
Should You Tell The Truth In Your Marketing?
Skepticism abounds. We are inundated with fake news, clickbait, and grandiose headlines that try to lure us into buying the latest widget, hair growth shampoo, or the world's most fuel-efficient car... The advertising world has done it to itself. Since the dawn of...










