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What’s Cooking? Restaurant Trends to Watch for in 2025

What’s Cooking? Restaurant Trends to Watch for in 2025

Jan 1, 2025 | Restaurant Marketing Advice

What food and restaurant trends are on the horizon as we cross over into 2025? In our January blog, we discuss 3 trendy ingredients to add to your menu, why smaller may be better, plant-based breakthroughs, and why tech is making its way to kitchens all over the...
Cooking Up Success: How Restaurants Can Gear Up Their Marketing for 2025

Cooking Up Success: How Restaurants Can Gear Up Their Marketing for 2025

Dec 4, 2024 | Restaurant Marketing Advice

As we round the corner on 2024 and look ahead to 2025, it’s time to refine the menu—not just the one you serve to diners, but your marketing menu as well. With plates and palates evolving, let’s explore how you can enhance your marketing strategy to ensure...
Why Catering Should Be a Part of Your Restaurant Plan

Why Catering Should Be a Part of Your Restaurant Plan

Oct 31, 2024 | Restaurant Marketing Advice

If you own a restaurant, you likely understand the importance of serving quality food and creating a memorable dining experience. But if catering isn’t already a part of your business strategy, you may be leaving money on the table—literally. Adding catering...
Why All In One Website Platforms Can Cost Restaurant Owners

Why All In One Website Platforms Can Cost Restaurant Owners

Sep 30, 2024 | Restaurant Marketing Advice

All in one websites seem like a great idea on the surface. After all, having everything in one place is ideal for efficiency’s sake, right? Not necessarily – read on for 3 reasons why all in one platforms may not be the best option for your restaurant or...
How does a Yelp Agency Partnership Benefit the Restaurant?

How does a Yelp Agency Partnership Benefit the Restaurant?

Aug 29, 2024 | Restaurant Marketing Advice

Coming from a restaurant industry background, we all know Yelp is not always our favorite. From the Karen reviews to the sometimes annoying calls from sales reps. This, of course, made us hesitant to start advertising on Yelp for our restaurant clients. However, after...
5 Delicious Reasons to Hire a Restaurant Consultant Before Opening Your Eatery

5 Delicious Reasons to Hire a Restaurant Consultant Before Opening Your Eatery

Jul 30, 2024 | Restaurant Marketing Advice

If you’re gearing up to launch your own restaurant, we’ve got some tasty insights that could make all the difference in your culinary journey. Picture this: You’re about to whip up the restaurant of your dreams, but there’s a secret ingredient...
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Matthew graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. With years of agency experience, he brings a sharp eye for engagement, brand recognition, and meaningful digital growth. Matthew thrives on helping brands discover their voice, tell their story, and build real connections with their communities.
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Joshua is a graduate from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communications with a minor in marketing. He is currently on track to complete his master’s degree in communication from UTSA in 2026. With over seven years of experience in the restaurant industry, Joshua brings valuable insight when creating stories for our culinary clients.

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