Google for Restaurants

Restaurant Listings 101: Claiming Your Listings After You Acquire a Location

Read best practices for restaurant listings management when acquiring a location, including a detailed walkthrough on how to claim an existing Google Business listing.

Review Management Featured

Introducing the First-Ever Native OpenTable Integration for Restaurant Review Management

Marqii is now the first-ever platform to integrate directly with OpenTable for review responses in its dashboard. That means you can now view and respond to all of your OpenTable reviews — both public and private reviews — without ever leaving your Marqii dashboard.

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Marqii Host Is Redefining Local Search for Restaurants

Insights from our VP of Engineering and Product Development, Carl Lane After 15 years of building performant SEO solutions, I can tell you this: most platforms in this space only offer incremental improvements. A tweak here, a marginal gain there. That’s useful, but it doesn’t fundamentally change the

Restaurant Management

Transforming Private Events into a Revenue Stream

For restaurants and venues looking to maximize revenue, private events offer one of the most profitable and scalable paths. But only when they’re done right. At our recent live session, industry experts shared their top strategies for building private event programs that not only work, but thrive.

Local Search for Restaurants Featured

Why Posting on Google and Apple Helps Your Local SEO

Consistent, engaging posts on Google and Apple not only help your business get discovered, but they also help it get chosen. Let’s break down why it matters and how Marqii makes it easy.

Restaurant Industry Trends

How the 3:45 Dinner Trend Will Change Busy Hours for Restaurants

Early dinner may feel unconventional, but it's starting to reshape how (and when) people eat out. The good news? If you understand what's behind this shift, you can turn it into a competitive advantage.

Don’t Sleep on Longtail Publishers: The Unsung Heroes of Local SEO for Restaurants

When was the last time you searched for a new restaurant on Google? Probably yesterday. But what about on a site like Waze, Nextdoor, or a local food blog? Even if you haven’t, we can bet you have guests who have. While it’s no secret that Google and

Restaurant Best Practices Featured

How to Set Yourself Up for Success BEFORE a Grand Opening

Whether this is your second location or your twentieth, this guide will walk you through the digital steps to take before opening day, so your restaurant shows up online, looks great, and makes a strong first impression.

Restaurant Best Practices Featured

Review Generation Best Practices for Restaurants

You’ve got a great team, delicious food, and happy guests walking out your door every day—but your online reviews don’t reflect it yet. That’s where review generation comes in.

Restaurant Management Featured

Social Management for Restaurants Just Got Easier

Marqii created our new Social Management product, designed with restaurants and hospitality businesses in mind. Check out how centralizing your listings, menus and social into one dashboard can save you time.

Google for Restaurants Featured

5 Tips to Get Your Restaurant in the Google 3-Pack

What is the Google 3-pack, how does it work, and what can you do to help your restaurant show up there?

Restaurant Industry Trends Featured

AI is Changing Search Behavior—Here’s How Restaurants Can Keep Up

While Google still dominates how people discover restaurants online, AI-powered tools like ChatGPT are quickly changing how guests search—and how they decide where to eat. So what does that mean for you?

Local Search for Restaurants Featured

How Birdcall Used Marqii to Improve Search Performance and Guest Engagement

Discover how Birdcall used Marqii’s review response tools to boost their search performance for gluten-free menu items, improve guest sentiment, and prepare for franchise expansion. Learn how strategic review responses and centralized feedback helped them scale hospitality across every location.

Menu Management Featured

The Importance of Accurate Online Menus for Restaurants

One of the most important components of a restaurant’s online presence is an accurate, up-to-date menu across all platforms, from your website to Google and Yelp. Let's cover why.

Google for Restaurants Featured

Unlock the Power of Google: How to Claim Your Business Listing

Let’s walk you through how to claim your Google Business Listing and get on the map.

Review Management

Responding to Reviews with Marqii

Let’s dive into the different ways you can respond to reviews through Marqii’s dashboard, from hands-on approaches to fully managed options.

Google for Restaurants Featured

Tips to Optimize Your Google Listings for 2025

We spoke with our partners at Google to get the low down on what Restaurants should focus on when it comes to shining online. Here’s everything you need to know to stay ahead of the competition and make the most out of your Google listings in 2025.

Restaurant Industry Trends

The Digital Hospitality Movement: How Tech Is Changing the Restaurant Experience

This concept of “digital hospitality” is becoming just as important as the service your staff provides in person. With customers turning to the internet for recommendations, menu updates, and reviews, the way you manage your restaurant’s digital presence can make or break you.

Google for Restaurants Featured

Search is always changing. Here’s How Restaurants Can Stay Ahead of Google's Updates.

Algorithms are constantly evolving, and when it comes to search, Google keeps us on our toes! This year alone, Google has rolled out seven updates to its search algorithm, making it clear that businesses need to stay agile.

Restaurant Best Practices

Updating Your Online Menu for the Holidays

The holiday season is one of the busiest times for restaurants. One of the key ways to attract these customers is by keeping your online menu up to date.

Google for Restaurants

How to Update Your Address in Google (and why it’s so important for your restaurant)

In the restaurant industry, getting customers to walk through your doors is half the battle. Whether you’re relocating or just stepping up your online presence, making sure your address is accurate on platforms like Google can make all the difference in your success.

Restaurant Best Practices

Strategies for Successful Restaurant Catering

In a recent live session with Marqii’s Director of Marketing, Kelsey Verdier, Josh shared his catering playbook—a strategic blueprint that helped him boost revenue margins by 30%.

Google for Restaurants

How to Optimize Your Google Business Profile for the Holidays: Tips for Restaurants

The holiday season is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start preparing your restaurant for the busiest time of the year. Optimizing your Google Business Profile can help you attract more customers and give your sales one final boost for the year.

Restaurant Software

Leveraging Marqii’s Analytics Dashboard: A Deep Dive for Restaurant Owners

Whether you're refining your local SEO strategy or looking to improve customer satisfaction, Marqii's Analytics Dashboard has everything you need. Let’s take a tour of the dashboard’s three main sections and explore how each one can drive growth for your restaurant.

Restaurant Best Practices Featured

The Ultimate Guide to Successful Restaurant Management

In this guide, we’re diving into the ins and outs of restaurant management success. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or looking to step up your game, this guide offers practical tips and insights to streamline your operations and make your restaurant shine.