TL;DR:
A struggling local restaurant was on the verge of shutting down. After a chance encounter, we stepped in and took over their social media marketing. In just 3 months, their sales doubled — and they abandoned the idea of closing. Here’s exactly how it happened.
It All Started with a Sandwich
Three months ago, I walked into a small restaurant near my office, just looking for a quick bite. Nothing fancy — just something to eat between meetings.
The place was quiet. Too quiet. A few empty tables, soft music in the background, and a visibly stressed owner behind the counter.
After I placed my order, I casually asked how business was going. The answer hit me harder than I expected:
“Honestly… we’re shutting down next month. We just can’t keep up anymore.”
There it was. The end of someone’s dream. Years of effort, passion, and investment — about to disappear.
A Gut Feeling (and a Bold Question)
I paused. Then, I asked a simple question:
“Would you let us handle your social media and advertising for the next 3 months? No gimmicks. Just trust us.”
To my surprise, he agreed. He said something like, “At this point, there’s nothing to lose.”
And that’s how our agency started working with a nearly-closed restaurant with no real digital presence.
The Problem: Great Food, No Visibility
Here’s what we were dealing with:
Their Instagram account hadn’t been updated in months.
No Facebook ads. No Google presence.
Almost zero engagement from the community.
They relied solely on word of mouth and random foot traffic.
Their website was outdated and not mobile-friendly.
In short, they had everything you’d want inside the restaurant — great food, a passionate owner — but no one knew about it.
Our Strategy: Storytelling, Visibility, and Local Targeting
We knew this wasn’t about “likes.” It was about getting butts in seats.
Here’s what we implemented:
🔹 Content That Made People Crave
Daily Instagram and Facebook posts with high-quality photos of their best dishes
Behind-the-scenes videos of food being prepared
Short interviews with the chef and owner telling their story
🔹 Location-Based Facebook & Instagram Ads
We created a series of short, hyper-local ad campaigns targeting people within 3–5km of the restaurant
Promoted limited-time lunch deals, weekend specials, and family discounts
Tracked clicks-to-directions and foot traffic boosts via analytics
🔹 Customer Engagement & UGC (User-Generated Content)
We launched a weekly contest encouraging diners to post their meals and tag the restaurant
Created a “Dish of the Week” vote in Instagram Stories
Built a community by replying to every comment, every tag
🔹 A Mobile-Friendly Landing Page
We launched a single-page mobile-optimized site with Google Maps integration, menu highlights, and a direct Call Now button
The Results: Doubled Sales, Full Tables, and a Second Chance
Within 3 months:
Sales doubled
Instagram followers grew from 430 to 3,100+
Engagement (likes, shares, comments) increased 7x
Average table bookings per day increased by 68%
Walk-in traffic became consistent
Even better?
The owner pulled the plug on closing the restaurant. Instead, he started talking about expanding — maybe adding delivery or opening a second location.
“You didn’t just save our restaurant. You saved our family’s future.”
— Restaurant Owner, Muhannad Al Shayee
Final Thoughts: This Isn’t Just Marketing — It’s Impact
This wasn’t a billion-dollar brand. It was a family-run restaurant that just needed a voice — and a little digital love.
Our agency doesn’t just do “posts and hashtags.” We tell stories. We build relationships. And in this case, we helped turn a last meal into a new beginning.
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