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Your kitchen’s running like clockwork.
Your food? Exceptional.
Service? Top-notch.
Yet somehow, the profits are different from the hustle.
The restaurant landscape has shifted dramatically.
While you’re perfecting recipes and managing operations, your potential customers are scrolling, searching, and deciding where to dine—all before they feel hungry. If you’re not showing up in those moments, you’re leaving money on the table.
Gone are the days when word of mouth alone could fill your tables. Your competitors are leveraging professional marketing to capture market share, while many restaurant owners still rely on outdated approaches that drain resources without delivering results.
Smart marketing fills tables systematically. It turns quiet hours profitable, builds customer loyalty, and creates reliable revenue. No random posts or scattered promotions. Just proven strategies that work.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the top restaurant marketing companies that can help you build a strong digital presence, attract more customers, and increase your profits consistently.
In an industry flooded with generic marketing agencies making big promises, Restaurant Growth takes a radically different approach. We combine hard data with real restaurant expertise to deliver what matters most: sustainable, profitable growth.
Our industry veterans don’t just create marketing campaigns—they understand what it takes to run a profitable restaurant. Every strategy directly impacts your bottom line through:
Transforming ads into revenue drivers; From targeted Facebook and Instagram ads to Google campaigns that capture high-intent customers, we know how to get diners in the door.
Our coaching program goes beyond marketing. We provide actionable insights on menu optimization, staffing, and cost control, helping you maximize profitability at every level.
Keep your team ahead of the curve with ongoing training sessions. From leveraging social media trends to executing localized promotions, we teach strategies that deliver results.
There’s no guesswork. Every decision is guided by analytics to ensure your campaigns hit the mark. From SMS campaigns that drive immediate sales to email marketing that nurtures long-term loyalty, every channel is optimized for ROI.
Success starts with understanding each restaurant’s unique goals. That’s why we’ve developed a four-step process designed for clarity and results:
1. Discovery & Deep Dive:
– Assess your challenges, opportunities, and growth goals.
– Analyze competitors, market trends, and your current performance.
2. Custom Strategy Development:
– Build marketing campaigns based on real-time data and industry insights.
– Focus on high-impact tactics tailored to your business.
3. Right Execution:
– Launch campaigns with clear metrics for success.
– Provide a transparent reporting dashboard so you always know what’s working.
4. Continuous Optimization:
Monitor results, adjust strategies, and fine-tune campaigns for ongoing growth.
Perfect For: Clients ranging from independent restaurants to multi-location chains, each looking for scalable strategies that drive growth without unnecessary costs. Whether you’re a:
We’re here to help in scaling operations without losing control and converting marketing into a profit center. It’s all targeted to achieve sustainable, long-term growth
The Bottom Line:
Every strategy we implement is tracked, analyzed, and optimized for maximum ROI. It’s not just about getting more customers—it’s getting the right customers, more consistently, more profitably.
Book a free strategy call to learn how Restaurant Growth can help optimize marketing for maximum profitability.
Since 2007, Social High Rise has focused exclusively on social media management for restaurants and bars from their headquarters in Chico, California.
Their core services include:
With plans starting at $249/month, they provide solutions for both independent restaurants and multi-location operations looking to maintain a strong social media presence without managing it in-house.
💡 Pro Tip:
When evaluating social media management, look beyond just post frequency. Consider how reputation management and guest engagement fit into your overall digital strategy.
Want to learn how successful restaurants build profitable social media strategies? Book a free strategy call to explore data-driven approaches.
Remember the last time you searched for a restaurant on your phone? That’s exactly where The Digital Restaurant, operating from Chicago, helps restaurants shine.
For over a decade, they’ve been helping restaurants turn digital presence into dining room traffic.
Their approach combines proven marketing strategies with their NGAZE platform (a proprietary AI platform specifically designed for restaurant marketing needs), ensuring you show up when local diners are searching for their next meal.
If you’re in a single location, they’ll help you:
When you’re expanding to multiple locations, they help:
Starting at $895/month, their solutions adapt to your restaurant’s unique needs and growth stage.
Most restaurant owners know they need a better website, but between managing staff, inventory, and daily operations, who has time for a complex web project?
Since 2012, Restaurant Engine has been solving this exact challenge. Their platform specifically serves the restaurant industry, understanding that you need professional results without the complexity of traditional web development.
What Makes It Work:
Their streamlined process gets your website live in days, not months. Plus, their ongoing support ensures you’re never stuck when you need to make updates or changes – think of it as having a technical team on standby.
They make professional website development accessible to restaurants of all sizes. Whether you’re launching your first site or upgrading an existing one, their restaurant-focused approach helps you get the results you need without the usual technical overwhelm.
Need help optimizing your restaurant’s digital presence? Schedule a free consultation to discuss proven strategies.
Foodie Agency has spent two decades helping restaurants transform their unique narratives into growth strategies.
What They Bring to the Table:
Their Foodie360 program brings enterprise-level marketing expertise to independent restaurants. Instead of hiring an entire marketing team, you get access to specialists who understand both marketing strategy and restaurant operations.
Modern restaurant marketing needs to do more than showcase your food – it needs to create connections that bring guests back again and again. Whether you’re an independent restaurant or managing multiple locations, their approach focuses on turning your story into a strategy that fills seats.
Restaurant Marketing blends culinary artistry with data-driven strategy. They understand that great marketing, like great cooking, requires both creative flair and precise execution.
Their expertise menu includes:
Their Process:
They start by understanding your restaurant’s goals, develop targeted strategies based on real data, and execute with clear reporting and results. From à la carte services to comprehensive packages, their solutions fit different restaurant needs and growth stages.
Get proven results with personalized action plans. Our coaching program combines 40+ years of restaurant experience with proven marketing tactics.
A restaurant kitchen runs on systems, timing, and coordination. Since 2010, San Antonio-based Embark Marketing has applied this same operational mindset to digital marketing.
Founded by restaurant industry veterans, they understand the delicate balance between marketing ambitions and operational realities.
Here’s their service menu:
Digital Essentials | Brand Building | Growth Tactics |
PR Campaigns | Franchise Marketing | |
Website Development | Brand Consulting | Ad Management |
Graphic Design | ||
Content Creation | Copywriting | Influencer Programs |
Drawing from 13 years of restaurant industry experience, they focus on strategies that work within your operational constraints. No disrupting service, no unrealistic demands on your team – just practical marketing that fits your restaurant’s rhythm.
From local favorites to growing franchises, they adapt their approach to match each restaurant’s stage and style.
For 18 years, Atlanta-based Vigor has been transforming restaurant brands through a simple truth: great branding starts with strategy, not just aesthetics. Their portfolio of 200+ concepts and 1000+ locations speaks to this approach.
Their solutions include:
1. Strategy & Development
2. Marketing Activation
3. Evolution & Growth
From emerging concepts to established chains, they ensure every branding decision aligns with business objectives. Their international recognition in restaurant branding stems from this strategic, results-focused approach.
Want to see how top restaurants build profitable brands? Sign up for our weekly webinar where industry experts share their growth strategies.
Hudson Creative takes a refreshingly data-first approach to restaurant marketing. Unlike traditional agencies, they specialize in digital strategies for multi-location restaurant brands, focusing on measurable outcomes rather than just creative execution.
Their Methodology: Data Analysis → Strategy Development → Implementation → Optimization
Key Focus Areas:
1. Digital Performance
2. Specialized Expertise
Based in Manhattan, they give growing restaurant groups the same marketing firepower as major chains but tailored to your specific needs. They start by understanding what makes your restaurants special in each market and then build strategies that bring more guests through your doors.
Since 2018, Double Up Social has helped restaurants across the UK and the US tell their stories online while staying focused on what matters most – running their restaurants.
Their service spectrum includes:
1. Front of House
2. Back of House
3. Digital Infrastructure
With packages designed for both independent restaurants and growing groups, they bring hospitality experience to every project. Their strategies work alongside your operations, helping you build a digital presence without disrupting service.
A marketing agency brings expertise and proven systems while you focus on operations. Here’s what professional marketing delivers:
Choosing a marketing agency is like hiring a key member of your team – you need the right fit, the right expertise, and the right chemistry.
Here’s your checklist for making a smart choice:
Would you hire a pastry chef to run your grill station? Similarly, your marketing partner should know the restaurant industry inside out. Look for:
💡 Pro Tip:
Ask potential agencies about their experience with challenges similar to yours. Contact their current restaurant clients – good agencies will happily provide references. Also, check out the reviews of these agencies.
Your marketing partner should offer services that align with your goals. Consider this quick assessment:
| Service Needs | What to Look For |
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Digital Marketing |
Social media, website, SEO expertise, ads
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Brand Building
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Content creation, photography, design
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Revenue Growth
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Multi-channel campaign experience
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Analytics
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Clear reporting and tracking systems
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Want to see what 40+ years of restaurant experience looks like in action? Join our weekly webinar where industry veterans share their expertise.
The right partner brings expertise, proven strategies, and measurable results to help your restaurant thrive.
At Restaurant Growth, we’ve helped over 4,800 restaurants increase their profits through data-driven marketing strategies. Our comprehensive approach combines industry expertise with proven methodologies to deliver consistent results.
We understand restaurants from the inside out. Having worked in and owned restaurants ourselves, we know the daily challenges you face. That’s why our strategies focus on practical solutions that work in the real world—where time is tight, margins matter, and every marketing dollar needs to count.
Our clients consistently see improvements where it matters most:
Take the first step toward predictable restaurant growth.
Most restaurants see initial results within 60-90 days. While some tactics like social media ads can drive immediate traffic, building sustainable growth takes systematic implementation.
Success depends on consistent execution and market conditions.
Restaurant owners typically spend 2-3 hours monthly on marketing oversight. This includes reviewing performance, approving promotions, and providing menu updates. The agency handles daily execution while keeping you informed of progress.
Marketing costs typically range from 3-6% of revenue for established restaurants and 10-12% for new restaurants. Costs vary based on services needed, market size, and growth goals.
Focus on potential return rather than just monthly spend.
In-house marketing gives you complete control but requires building systems and expertise from scratch. Agencies bring tested systems and specialized knowledge but at a higher cost.
Consider your time, resources, and growth goals when choosing.
Each has advantages.
Local agencies understand your market and competition. National agencies often have more resources and restaurant-specific experience.
Focus on proven results in the restaurant industry rather than just location.
From strategic marketing planning to seamless execution, we’ve got you covered!
