These are unprecedented times. While restaurant marketing has always required a multi-faceted approach, today’s marketing strategies look very different than they did even three months ago. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw restaurants go from takeout and delivery only to opening dining areas at decreased capacities in accordance with state regulations. As of the publishing ... <a title="Successful Restaurant Marketing Strategies during the COVID-19 Pandemic" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/successful-restaurant-marketing-strategies-for-post-covid-19/" aria-label="Read more about Successful Restaurant Marketing Strategies during the COVID-19 Pandemic">Read more</a>

COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, is disrupting every industry, and quick-service restaurants are no exception. The restaurant industry is struggling under the devastating effects of the coronavirus as states around the country are ordering restaurants and bars to shut down to prevent the outbreak from spreading. Restaurant reservations and walk-ins were down 48 percent in ... <a title="Food, Grocery & Meal-Kit Delivery Services: The COVID-19 Effect on Eating Out" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/food-grocery-delivery-services-covid-effect/" aria-label="Read more about Food, Grocery & Meal-Kit Delivery Services: The COVID-19 Effect on Eating Out">Read more</a>

As marketers, restaurant operators, and communities navigate the novel waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, the most important thing to remember is that all of us are going through the same situation. We are all searching for information and updates, and many of us are getting at least some of our news via social media and ... <a title="Our Recommendations for Restaurant Communications during COVID-19 Pandemic" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/recommendations-restaurant-communications-during-covid-19/" aria-label="Read more about Our Recommendations for Restaurant Communications during COVID-19 Pandemic">Read more</a>

The coronavirus is forcing all consumers to adopt new habits surrounding dining at restaurants and eating in general. There has been an exponential growth in food delivery services over the last month and grocery shelves are bare of yeast and meat as people are dusting off their aprons and turning to cooking at home again. ... <a title="Post-COVID-19 Pandemic: The Future of the Restaurant Landscape" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/future-restaurant-landscape-post-covid-19/" aria-label="Read more about Post-COVID-19 Pandemic: The Future of the Restaurant Landscape">Read more</a>

At evok, we often partner with industry leaders to bring a fresh perspective and new insights on what is unfolding in their markets. Today, we welcome back Stacie Archer to our blog for a follow up to her piece on how COVID-19 has inspired restaurants to re-think the way they do business. Stacie is a ... <a title="Can Restaurants Survive a Slow Re-Opening of the Economy?" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/can-restaurants-survive-slow-reopening-economy/" aria-label="Read more about Can Restaurants Survive a Slow Re-Opening of the Economy?">Read more</a>

At evok, we often partner with industry leaders to bring a fresh perspective and new insights on what is unfolding in their markets. Today, we welcome Stacie Archer to our blog. Stacie is a former EVP of Communications at Smashburger, VP of Public Relations at both Quizno’s and Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Director of Public ... <a title="How the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Inspiring Restaurants to Re-think the Way They Do Business" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/covid-19-inspiring-restaurants-to-rethink-business/" aria-label="Read more about How the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Inspiring Restaurants to Re-think the Way They Do Business">Read more</a>

You may have heard of Google My Business, Google Ads, and Google Trends, but have you heard of Google Alerts? This is one of Google’s many free and useful online tools, but it seems like many quick-service restaurants haven’t heard of it or aren’t sure how to leverage this simple yet effective tool to their ... <a title="The Restaurant Marketing Toolbox Spotlight: Google Alerts" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/restaurant-marketing-toolbox-spotlight-google-alerts/" aria-label="Read more about The Restaurant Marketing Toolbox Spotlight: Google Alerts">Read more</a>

Defining Local SEO Strategies for Restaurant Marketers For brick-and-mortar businesses, like restaurants, local SEO is essential to a sales-driving online presence. Although it is a single component of a more comprehensive SEO strategy, local optimization focuses on boosting online visibility for operations with a physical location or those who do business in a specific area. ... <a title="Your Localized Restaurant Marketing Strategy: Local SEO Best Practices" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/your-localized-restaurant-marketing-strategy-local-seo-best-practices/" aria-label="Read more about Your Localized Restaurant Marketing Strategy: Local SEO Best Practices">Read more</a>

The number of people turning to search engines to look for specific types of food, restaurants, and cuisines is increasing every day. About 80% of customers have searched for a restaurant on their smartphone. Advertising through popular PPC channels, such as Google Ads or Facebook, will help your restaurant stand out amongst competitors and drive ... <a title="PPC Restaurant Marketing Strategies: 2020 Tips and Trends" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/ppc-restaurant-marketing-strategies-2020-tips-and-trends/" aria-label="Read more about PPC Restaurant Marketing Strategies: 2020 Tips and Trends">Read more</a>

More than 1.6 billion people use Facebook, and everyone one of those users need to eat. That means that Facebook is an excellent place for your restaurant to stand out. With the right marketing strategy, your restaurant could be their destination of choice. Are you taking full advantage of all that Facebook has to offer? ... <a title="12 Tips for Successful Facebook Marketing for Restaurants" class="read-more" href="https://newstaging.evokad.com/12-tips-successful-facebook-marketing-restaurants/" aria-label="Read more about 12 Tips for Successful Facebook Marketing for Restaurants">Read more</a>