Restaurant Marketing Resources

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🔥 Restaurant Owner Resources & Support

Restaurant Search Engine Optimization Tools

Google Search Console

Track and improve your Google search rankings and website health.

Google Business Profile

Get found on Google Maps and Search. Manage your menu, photos, and reviews.

Moz Local

Keep your business info consistent on top directories for higher local SEO.

Yext

Manage and update your restaurant’s listings everywhere online.

Ahrefs

Research restaurant keywords and analyze your competitors’ SEO.

SEMrush

Audit your website, improve visibility, and monitor paid ads.

Schema Markup Generator

Make your menus, hours, and events stand out in Google and AI search.

Restaurant Delivery, Reservations & Online Ordering Resources

DoorDash Merchant Portal

List your restaurant for delivery and takeout. Reach more local customers.

Uber Eats Merchant

Offer delivery and expand your customer base with Uber Eats.

Grubhub for Restaurants

Manage online orders and get featured on the Grubhub app.

Toast POS & Ordering

Streamline payments, orders, and reservations with Toast’s all-in-one platform.

Square for Restaurants

POS, payments, and online orders—simple and fast.

ChowNow

Commission-free online ordering direct from your website.

OpenTable

Boost and manage reservations easily with OpenTable.

EatStreet

Grow your online orders and delivery reach with EatStreet.

Restaurant Reviews & Reputation Tracking

ReviewTrackers

Monitor and respond to reviews on Google, Yelp, Facebook, and more.

Podium

Automate review requests and chat with your customers in real time.

Birdeye

Monitor reviews and messages across every channel in one place.

Restaurant Social Media & Influencer Marketing

Canva Pro

Design menus, posts, and flyers easily with drag-and-drop templates.

TikTok Creative Center

Find trending music, hashtags, and video ideas for your restaurant.

Instagram Business Suite

Plan, schedule, and analyze your Instagram marketing.

Later, Hootsuite, Buffer

Schedule and manage your posts across all social channels.

YouTube Studio

Host food reviews, chef interviews, and behind-the-scenes videos.

Upfluence, AspireIQ

Find and connect with local food influencers.

Restaurant Email, SMS & Loyalty Software

Mailchimp, ConvertKit

Send email campaigns, promos, and newsletters to diners.

SimpleTexting, Textedly

Text deals and event reminders right to your customers’ phones.

Smile.io, BentoBox Loyalty

Launch loyalty programs to reward your best customers.

Restaurant Associations, Chambers & Industry Networks

National Restaurant Association

America’s restaurant advocacy and resource group.

(202) 331-5900
Black Restaurant Week

Advocacy and growth for Black-owned restaurants nationwide.

(346) 800-5790
Houston Black Chamber of Commerce

Networking and support for Houston’s Black entrepreneurs.

(713) 660-8299
Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce

Events and support for Dallas restaurant owners.

(214) 421-5200
Atlanta Black Chambers

Advocacy and community for Atlanta’s Black businesses.

(404) 584-8126
Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce

Support and networking for Black-owned businesses in DC.

(202) 800-8235

Black Restaurant Weeks (Events & Promotion)

Black Restaurant Weeks (National)

National directory and events for Black-owned restaurants across the U.S.

Houston Black Restaurant Week

Events, marketing, and community for Houston-area Black restaurants.

Cleveland Black Restaurant Week

Promotion, events, and resources for Cleveland Black-owned restaurants.

Atlanta Black Restaurant Week

Connects Black restaurateurs, hosts events, and drives diners in Atlanta.

Washington DC Black Restaurant Week

Events and exposure for Black-owned DC restaurants.

New York Black Restaurant Week

Promotion and events for NYC’s Black culinary community.

Chicago Black Restaurant Week

Events for Black-owned restaurants in Chicago.

Restaurant Conferences & Industry Events

National Restaurant Association Show

The nation’s largest restaurant industry expo (Chicago, every May).

(312) 853-2525
Black Restaurant Week Events

Regional festivals, pop-ups, and networking for Black-owned restaurants.

DRA Restaurant Marketing Summit

Digital marketing conference for independent restaurant owners.

Restaurant Industry News, Training & Food Safety

Restaurant Dive

Daily news, data, and trends for restaurant leaders.

Black Enterprise Dining

News, interviews, and features for Black food entrepreneurs.

ServSafe Food Handler Training

Get certified for food safety and local health regulations.

Coursera, Udemy

Online courses for digital marketing, SEO, and operations.