Instagram for restaurants without hiring a social media manager
Seasonal menus, events, signature dishes and the chef’s story — produced every week and posted on schedule while you run the floor. Reservation requests land straight in your DMs.
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Sound familiar?
The menu changes every season, the post never ships
Your fall menu goes live Tuesday, the announcement goes out Friday. Half your regulars already booked somewhere else before they saw it.
Delivery, dine-in, events and reservations all at once
You’re juggling DoorDash, the dining room, the bar and weekend brunch. Without a calendar you skip half of it — or pay an agency $2,000–5,000 a month.
Reservations dip on your highest-margin nights
Wednesday at 7pm and Sunday dinner are your best tables. Without well-timed content they sit empty while rent stays the same.
Example weekly plan for Restaurants
| Format | Cadence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Stories | 5–7 a day | Today’s special · kitchen behind-the-scenes · happy-hour invite · "3 tables left tonight" |
| Reels | 3 a week | "How we build our burger" · seasonal menu walkthrough · the chef’s story |
| Carousels | 2 a week | Wine pairings for dinner · this week’s menu with prices |
| Feed posts | 3 a week | Event announcement · meet the team · a real guest review |
What teams report after 30 days
Illustrative examples; your results depend on niche, offer, and consistency.
FAQ
Does it integrate with DoorDash, Uber Eats or my reservation system?
There’s no direct API today. The agent adds an "order on DoorDash" CTA and your reservation link (OpenTable, Resy, or a direct booking page) to every post — in testing, that flow converts just as well as a native widget.
Can I run a burger joint, a fine-dining room and a bar from the same group?
Yes. On the Pro plan each concept gets its own profile with its own voice. You can manage a casual burger spot and a French bistro as separate businesses from one dashboard.
Do I need a professional photographer to post a dish?
No. A phone photo is enough — the AI adjusts lighting, background and framing. For a big seasonal campaign (Mother’s Day, Christmas) you might book a session, but day to day your phone handles it.
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