SMS Marketing for Restaurants

Serve Up Better Marketing in Seconds

Tell your customers when their tables are ready. Make reservations easier than ever. TextSpot lets you send one-way group messages to diners in a matter of clicks.

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98%

of text messages are read

90%

of text messages are seen within 3 minutes (MobileSquared)

higher response rate compared to email marketing

Why Restaurants Should Use SMS Marketing

Fill Tables Fast

Send reservation reminders or info about last-minute openings straight to customers’ phones.

Promote Specials & Events

Share limited-time offers, daily menus, and exclusive discounts that bring more people in.

Set It and Forget It

Schedule loyalty texts, recurring promos, or exclusive event invitations ahead of time.

How to Use TextSpot for Your Restaurant

1

Sign Up.

Start a free trial in less than 60 seconds.

2

Send Messages.

Enjoy all of TextSpots features for up to 2 weeks.

3

Subscribe.

Upgrade your account to get your own phone number and start messaging your own contacts for as little as $29/months.

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Cut down on empty seats. Don’t let your waitstaff get tied up with phone calls. Automate promotions, reminders, and invitations with bulk SMS.

Who Benefits from Using SMS for Restaurants?

Local restaurants
Multi-location & Franchise Restaurants
Cafes & coffee shops
Breweries & bars
Restaurant Staff, Owners & Managers
Customers / Guests

SMS vs. Email vs. Phone

Channel	Open Rate	Response Time	Best For
TextSpot SMS	98%	~90 seconds	Alerts, reminders
Email	~20%	Hours to days	Newsletters, long-form
Phone calls	Varies	Unreliable	Urgent voice-only cases

How Restaurants Can Use Mass Texting

Booking Made Easy

Let your customers book online. Send them confirmations in seconds.
Reservation Reminders

Reduce no-shows with automatic scheduled reminders.
Promotions & Specials

Share happy hour deals and today’s menu exclusives before doors open.
Staff Updates

Notify internal team members about shifts or urgent changes—no phone tree necessary.
Rewards & Exclusives

Text repeat customers with exclusive offers.
Support & Info Line

Set up a keyword so customers can text for hours, menus, or directions.

Visual Message Examples

Use merge tags like {{FIRST NAME}} to personalize every message.

Hi Jean, your table at Buonasera Bistro is reserved for Friday at 7:30 p.m.

9:41 AM

✓✓ Delivered

Tonight’s special: $0.25 bone-in wings from 4–6 p.m. Get your wing fix with us!

9:42 AM

✓✓ Delivered

Compliance & Privacy: Protect Your Customers

TextSpot keeps your restaurant compliant with privacy rules:

TCPA-compliant: Built-in unsubscribe and opt-out tools for every text.
Customer privacy protected: Each text is delivered individually and securely.

Features That Make It Easy

Mass Texting

Send one-way group messages that feel personal. No reply-all chaos.

Scheduled Texts

Automate announcements, reminders, or recurring alerts.

Custom Links

Use shortened, trackable links unique to each message.

Templates

Save time with pre-written messages for events, alerts, reminders, and more.

Contact Importing

Upload spreadsheets or sync with your CRM or SIS platform.

Integrations

Connect with Google Calendar, Zapier, and other tools you already use.

Free Restaurant SMS Templates

Create your own templates from this list for restaurants and start texting your customers today!

Reservation Reminders

Cut no-shows. Keep your schedule full.

Hi [First Name], just confirming your reservation at [Restaurant] for [Date] at [Time].

Specials

Fill more tables by letting people know about promotions right from their phones.

Hi [First Name], today only: [Special Deal]. Stop in before [Time].
Happy Hour tonight! $5 cocktails from 4–6 PM at [Restaurant].

Events

Keep customers engaged with convenient messaging.

Join us for live music this Saturday at [Restaurant]. Doors open at 7 PM.
Hi [First Name], trivia night starts at 8 PM tonight. Bring friends and get $2 tacos!

Customize Text Message Templates

Enter your information in the form below, select Update Templates, and the text message examples below will update with your information.

Did You Know?

Text marketing subscribers visit restaurants 44% more often than non-subscribers.

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