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The Timing Mistakes Costing Restaurants Customers
Chris TowlandWhen you send the email and when you ask for the review can make all the difference.
Read moreIs Your Restaurant Too Reliant on Social Media?
Chris TowlandPlus: how a slow website could be costing you customers.
Read moreWould ChatGPT Recommend Your Restaurant?
Chris TowlandPlus, why giving regulars a reason to return beats another discount.
Read moreAre You Missing These Restaurant Marketing Opportunities?
Chris TowlandAudit your marketing with our AI prompt, plus a simple way to generate more local referrals.
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Recent posts & guides from around Insights for Restaurant Owners.
“Come Back Soon” Is Not a Restaurant Retention Strategy
Chris TowlandWant more repeat restaurant customers? Learn how simple return triggers can give first-time diners a clear, timely reason to visit your restaurant again.
Read moreGoogle Maps Ranking Factors Explained: What Restaurant Owners Can Actually Influence
Chris TowlandUnderstanding how Google decides which restaurants appear in local searches can help you attract more nearby customers, improve visibility and turn more searches into bookings.
Read moreWhen Should Restaurants Email Customers About Midweek Offers?
Chris TowlandDon't automatically send your promotion on the day you need the booking. Match your restaurant email timing to when customers actually make their plans.
Read moreSeasonal Restaurant Marketing Ideas That Give Customers a Reason to Visit
Chris TowlandDiscover practical seasonal restaurant marketing ideas to attract more customers, increase repeat visits, fill quieter services and create timely reasons to book.
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