Turn “near me” searches into full tables and online orders
Elevate Talent & Marketing helps restaurants across Toronto and Ontario get found on Google Maps, in AI search and on social media, then turns that attention into calls, reservations and commission-free orders. One team manages it all, with clear monthly reporting.
Get found on Google, Maps, AI search and social media, and turn that attention into calls, reservations and orders.
Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity
Our client KarachiXpress, a popular Pakistani restaurant chain in the GTA, got
Jan 2025 to Jun 2026
5-star rating on Google
Award-recognized: Top 40 Under 40 and CGTA
What’s keeping diners from finding your restaurant
Our restaurant audits surface the same issues time and again. Each one quietly sends potential guests to a competitor.
Low visibility on Google Maps
Most diners choose from the first few results for searches like “pizza near me”, “best brunch in Mississauga” or “cafe open late”. Restaurants further down the list are rarely considered.
Missing from AI search
Diners increasingly ask ChatGPT and Google’s AI Overviews for recommendations. These tools draw on your listings, website and reviews, so incomplete information means fewer mentions.
Inconsistent listings
Different hours on Google and Yelp, a missing Tripadvisor page or an outdated GTA directory entry erodes trust with diners and with search engines.
Unmanaged reviews
Unanswered reviews suggest no one is listening, and without a steady flow of new reviews, ratings and rankings stall.
Delivery app commissions
Third-party apps take a commission on every order, including orders from loyal regulars who would happily order from you directly.
Social media without results
Regular posting alone rarely changes how many guests walk in. Content performs best when it is tied to a clear offer and measured against real visits and orders.
Because these issues are connected, we address them together. Stronger reviews lift your Maps ranking, and accurate listings improve how AI search presents your restaurant.
Everything your restaurant needs to get found and keep guests coming back
Choose a single service or a complete program. Either way, you work with one dedicated team and receive one clear report each month.
Google Maps and local SEO
Complete Google Business Profile management, steady review generation, thoughtful responses to every review, and on-site restaurant SEO so Google understands your menu, cuisine and location.
- Google Business Profile management
- Local and on-site restaurant SEO
- Review generation and responses
- Monthly Google Maps ranking report
AI search and listings management
Accurate menus, hours and details across Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, Apple Maps, Bing, OpenTable and GTA food directories, the sources ChatGPT and Google’s AI Overviews rely on.
- Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT visibility
- Yelp, Tripadvisor, Apple Maps and Bing
- GTA restaurant directories
- Menus and hours kept current
Restaurant advertising
Google Ads for restaurants that reach diners searching nearby, plus Instagram and Facebook campaigns for promotions and events, with every call and order tracked.
- Google Search and Maps campaigns
- Instagram and Facebook advertising
- Ad creative included
- Call and order tracking
Social media and influencer marketing
Social media marketing for restaurants built around monthly on-site shoots, consistent posting, community management and collaborations with local food creators.
- Instagram, Facebook and TikTok management
- Monthly photo and video shoots
- Local food creator partnerships
- Community management
Websites with online ordering
Fast, mobile-friendly restaurant websites with commission-free online ordering, so regulars can order directly from you.
- Restaurant website design
- Commission-free online ordering
- Menu and order management
- Catering and reservation pages
SMS, WhatsApp and email marketing
Email and SMS marketing for restaurants, including birthday offers, new-menu announcements and quiet-night promotions for guests who already know your food.
- SMS and WhatsApp campaigns
- Email newsletters
- Birthday and win-back automations
- Consent-based lists that follow Canada’s anti-spam law (CASL)
Prefer to have everything handled?
Our Full Service plan brings every channel together under one strategy, one team and one monthly report.
Restaurants growing with Elevate Talent & Marketing
Results from restaurant partnerships of more than two and a half years.
KarachiXpress
As KarachiXpress expanded from two to five GTA locations, each new restaurant needed to be found quickly. Every location now ranks in the local top 3 on Google.
Business Profile views
Jan 2025 to Jun 2026, 4 locations combined, from Google Business Profile. Organic traffic up 198% (5,500 to 16,390 a month) over 2 years, Semrush estimate.
An independent restaurant in Dallas
This restaurant had a loyal local following but no way to accept online orders. We launched commission-free ordering on its own website and maintained top-3 rankings for its most valuable searches.
online orders a month
more Google search impressions
Online orders Apr 2025 to Jun 2026 from the ordering system. Profile interactions Jan to Jun 2026 from Google Business Profile, including 5,136 calls and 8,901 direction requests. Impressions from Google Search Console over 2.5 years. Rankings from current rank tracking.
Our restaurant clients also include multi-location chains across the GTA and restaurants in the United States. Out of respect for their privacy, we share client names only with permission.
Three tiers, built around your goals
Each tier builds on the last. Your free audit shows which one fits your restaurant, and you can move up as you grow.
Get Found
Ideal for restaurants focused on more calls and visits from Google.-
Google Business Profile management, 8 posts a month
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Review generation and replies within 48 hours
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Listings on Tripadvisor, Yelp, Apple Maps and GTA directories
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Local SEO for your website and menu pages
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Google Maps rank tracking
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Monthly report
Grow
Ideal for restaurants ready to add consistent content and advertising.-
Everything in Get Found
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AI search visibility: Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT
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Social media: 12 posts, 8 stories and 4 reels a month
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1 content shoot a month
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Google Ads or Meta ads, with ad creative
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Website care and a monthly strategy call
Full Service
Ideal for busy restaurants and groups that want every channel managed for them.-
Everything in Grow
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16 posts, 12 stories and 8 reels a month
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2 content shoots a month
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Google Ads and Meta ads
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1 influencer collaboration a month
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SMS, WhatsApp and email campaigns
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Quarterly strategy session
Every plan is tailored to your restaurant after your free audit. Ad spend, creator fees and SMS sending costs are separate. Need a new website with commission-free ordering, or support for several locations? We’ll cover it on your discovery call.
How we work together
Free restaurant audit
Within 24 business hours, we review your Google listing, reviews, directory listings, website, advertising and social media, and identify where you’re losing potential guests.
Discovery call
We walk you through the findings, recommend the right plan and share transparent pricing.
Launch and reporting
We start with the quickest wins, then share a clear monthly report on calls, directions, orders and bookings.
Questions restaurant owners ask us
Have a question that isn’t covered here? Call us, or bring it to your discovery call.
How much does restaurant marketing cost?
Every restaurant’s needs are different, so we don’t quote a one-size price. Once your free audit shows where the biggest opportunities are, we recommend the right tier and share pricing on your discovery call. Advertising budgets are separate and paid directly to Google or Meta.
How soon will we see results?
Paid advertising can begin generating calls shortly after launch. Google Maps and SEO results build over several months as rankings strengthen. Your audit includes a realistic timeline for your area.
Can you get my restaurant recommended by ChatGPT or Google’s AI Overviews?
No one can guarantee what an AI tool will recommend, and we’d be cautious of anyone who promises it. What we can do is make sure the information these tools rely on, including your Google listing, website, reviews and directory listings, is complete, accurate and consistent. That gives your restaurant the strongest possible chance of being recommended.
How are you different from other restaurant marketing companies?
You work with one dedicated team across every channel, rather than separate providers for SEO, advertising and social media, and every figure in your monthly report is clearly sourced. Some of our restaurant partnerships have lasted more than two and a half years.
What types of restaurants do you work with?
We work with a wide range of restaurants, including independents, cafes, bakeries, quick-service and takeout, fine dining, ghost kitchens, caterers, food trucks and multi-location groups.
Do you work with restaurants outside Toronto?
Yes. We serve restaurants throughout Ontario. Most of our work is delivered remotely, and our team travels for on-site photo and video shoots.
Can I reduce what I pay in Uber Eats and DoorDash commissions?
For orders placed through your own website, yes. We set up commission-free online ordering so regulars can order directly from you, while delivery apps remain available for reaching new customers.
What’s included in the free audit?
We review your Google Business Profile, directory listings, AI search presence, website, advertising and social media. Within 24 business hours, you’ll receive our findings and the three priorities we’d address first. The audit is yours to keep, whether or not you choose to work with us.
See what’s holding your restaurant back
Request your free restaurant audit and receive clear, practical recommendations within 24 business hours.
Restaurant marketing for independent restaurants, cafés and growing chains across the GTA and Ontario. We help you get found on Google, in AI search and on social, and turn that attention into calls, orders and booked tables.
© 2026 Elevate Talent & Marketing. Serving Toronto, Markham, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan and restaurants across Ontario.
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