Helping your restaurant increase customer satisfaction and loyalty, so you can focus on running your business.
We serve up innovative, profit-driven marketing strategies designed to make your restaurant the main course, not just a side dish.
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Your Marketing Services Menu
Running a restaurant is a tough gig – no straight up order. From boosting your digital presence to launching campaigns that pack the house, we make sure your brand is never “86’d” online.
Executed 200+ Creative Campaigns: Serving local favorites and top brands alike
Partnered with Industry Leaders: Connecting with what matters
Equipping You with Resources: From marketing “mise en place” to tools tailored for success
We roll up our sleeves & get in the trenches with your team — dig into your operations to find missed revenue and untapped potential, then build strategies that actually move the needle.
We don’t just report on metrics, we measure what matters: more sales, more covers, more butts in seats.
OUR SERVICES
A One Stop Shop for Your Brand
We offer a variety of marketing services including:
Social Media Marketing
An online presence is essential in the 21st century, and Embark Marketing helps restaurants and bars thrive digitally as a top U.S. social media marketing company for the service industry.
Case Study Highlight: Our collaboration with Clutch City Cluckers led to a significant increase in their social media following & customer engagement, contributing to their rapid expansion across the US & internationally.
Content Creation
You eat with your eyes first! Our team can help you find quality food photographers in your area & coordinate with them to showcase all that your eatery has to offer!
Case Study Highlight: Investing in professional food photography for your restaurant or bar is a must to compete in the digital landscape. Read our insights into why.
Public Relations
Embark Marketing crafts strategic media angles to generate brand buzz. As a top US restaurant PR firm, we help QSR, elevated dining, and food & beverage brands spread the word.
Case Study Highlight: Our PR efforts for our client, Juicy Joint, Grand Opening led to a 209% surge in revenue from the soft opening to the grand opening week.
Web Development
A strong website is essential for your restaurant or bar. Embark Marketing specializes in creating engaging, informative restaurant web designs that provide potential diners with the best your restaurant has to offer.
Case Study Highlight: Check out how we were able to modernize the digital presence of our client, Players Sports Bar, in San Francisco, CA.
SEO
We provide more than just a web presence for your food and beverage business. Our tailored SEO services help your brand stand out in your specific region. With strategic search engine optimization, we ensure hungry diners can easily find your restaurant online because great food deserves great visibility.
Case Study Highlight: We were able to improve our client, LD’s on the River in Pulaski, NY, web presence significantly, which contributed to a 20% increase in ticket sales in less than 6 months.
Email Marketing
Email marketing is dead, right? Honestly, nothing could be farther from the truth. Email marketing isn’t just sending out emails. It’s a tool for data collection, consumer relationship building, & targeted messaging that is a vital tool to have in your business arsenal.
Case Study Highlight: See how we were able to add an additional revenue of $284,087 to our client, Smashin Crab, within 6 months of implementing our email marketing efforts.
Digital Advertising
Ever wonder how those other brands snag spots on TV or end up in your feed? The road of digital advertising can be daunting to small businesses, especially in the restaurant industry. Embark Marketing offers digital ad management solutions as well as in print and traditional advertising negotiations.
Case Study Highlight: Read how our efforts with Yelp helped our client Tokyo Cowboy garner over $250,000 in revenue with a modest ad spend of $7,140.
Franchise Marketing
Overwhelmed with more than one store? Embark Marketing offers multiple location & franchise marketing for food and beverage businesses that are breaking into new markets. We have connections with local media outlets and influencers to effectively get the word out about your next store.
Case Study Highlight: Check out how we were able to help JINYA Ramen Bar make a splash for their 2nd San Antonio location.
Influencer Marketing
In the age of social media, influencer marketing for restaurants has become the fastest way to spread the word about your business. Consumers of social media rely on influencers to tell them what’s trending, where to go, & what to buy. We utilize this relationship to get our clients seen by a brand new audience.
Case Study Highlight: Check out three examples of how we have used social media influencers to promote restaurants and drive foot traffic.
Marketing Consultation
Want to take control of your restaurant’s marketing but need a clear strategy? With 15 years of industry experience, we’ll assess your current efforts and craft a tailored plan to attract and retain customers. Get expert one-on-one guidance to boost your digital presence and drive real results.
Case Study Highlight: One meeting really can make all the difference. Check out our advice to Chef Sue of Leaf & Loaf in Marietta, Georgia, and how one discovery led to immediate improvement in her web presence.
