Marketing for Restaurants & Food Service
Social media and content marketing for restaurants, cafes, food trucks, and catering companies that fills tables and drives orders.
Why Restaurants & Food Service Businesses Need Expert Marketing
Restaurants live and die by their online presence. One viral food video can create a line around the block. One bad Yelp review can kill a Saturday night. The restaurants that consistently fill seats aren't just cooking great food — they're creating craveable content that makes people hungry before they even see the menu. ContentMonday specializes in food-focused content that showcases your dishes, tells your story, and drives reservations and delivery orders. From mouthwatering Instagram posts to behind-the-scenes kitchen videos, we make your restaurant impossible to scroll past.
Restaurants & Food Service Marketing by the Numbers
Diners check a restaurant online before visiting
Have been influenced by food photos on social media
Discover new restaurants through Instagram
Average ROI on restaurant social media marketing
Restaurants & Food Service Marketing Challenges
- Food photography requires high visual standards — blurry phone photos hurt your brand
- Extremely local competition means you're fighting for the same diners every night
- Menu changes and seasonal specials require constant content updates
- Delivery app competition (DoorDash, UberEats) squeezes margins on digital orders
- Negative food reviews spread faster than positive ones on social media
Our Restaurants & Food Service Strategies
- Professional food photography and styling for social media posts
- Behind-the-scenes kitchen and chef content that builds emotional connection
- User-generated content campaigns that turn diners into brand ambassadors
- Local SEO content targeting 'best [cuisine] near me' searches
- Menu launch and seasonal special campaigns that create urgency
- Short-form video content of food preparation, plating, and ambiance
Recommended Services for Restaurants & Food Service
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Social Media Posts
Professional, engaging social media content designed to grow your audience and increase engagement across all platforms.
Short-Form Videos
Scroll-stopping short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts that capture attention and drive engagement.
Instagram Growth
Organic Instagram growth service to build your following with real, engaged followers.
UGC Videos
Authentic user-generated content style videos that convert browsers into buyers.
Restaurants & Food Service Marketing FAQ
We work with what you have. If you have a photographer, we'll design posts around professional shots. If not, we'll guide you on taking great phone photos with our shot list and lighting tips. Many of our restaurant clients take photos during service and we transform them into polished content.
Ready to Grow Your Restaurants & Food Service Business?
Join hundreds of restaurants & food service businesses using ContentMonday for professional marketing. Plans start at $99/month.