# Marketing a new restaurant: your first 30 days

The first month decides how many people know you exist. Do these in order and you build momentum, not just an opening day.

## Step by step

1. **Before opening: Google Business Profile.** Claim and verify it early, with the right category, hours and photos.
2. **Week 1: website and online ordering.** Guests who hear about you will look you up. Give them a menu and an Order button.
3. **Week 1 to 2: photos and posts.** Opening photos on Google, Instagram and Facebook. Your story and your best dishes.
4. **Week 2 to 3: first reviews.** Ask every happy early guest for a Google review with a link.
5. **Week 3 to 4: start your guest list.** Every guest who orders on your page is saved, so you can invite them back.

## Catering, loyalty and getting started

- [How to get more catering orders](https://scanner.eatfuti.com/guides/catering-orders)
- [How to win office lunch orders](https://scanner.eatfuti.com/guides/office-lunch-orders)
- [Restaurant loyalty program ideas that work](https://scanner.eatfuti.com/guides/loyalty-program-ideas)
- [Free restaurant marketing that actually works](https://scanner.eatfuti.com/guides/free-restaurant-marketing)

## A real example

Pho Dee-Licious opened in Des Moines in September 2026 with an EatFuti website. Two weeks later it was in the top 3 on Google for “lao food des moines”. See [phodeeliciousdsm.com](https://phodeeliciousdsm.com).

EatFuti is in Des Moines, Iowa, and works with independent restaurants across the United States, most of all in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas and Texas.

## How it works with EatFuti

1. **Run the free check.** Three minutes, no sign-up. See your Google page, where your Order button goes and how your site does on a phone.
2. **Say yes.** Send your photos and menu, or we take the menu from your POS or online. Online ordering is live 48 to 72 hours after signup.
3. **Your website goes up.** Built for you from your photos, menu and reviews, right after ordering is live. You approve it before it goes up.

## Questions owners ask

### When should I set up my Google listing?

As soon as you have an address and opening date. Verification can take time.

### Should I do a grand opening?

Yes if you can. Invite neighbors, local groups and media, and make sure your Google listing and ordering are ready first.

## See where your restaurant stands today

[Run the free check](https://scanner.eatfuti.com/) (Free · 3 minutes · no credit card). Call (515) 493-0243.

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