NEW CUSTOMERS
Thousands of hungry diners near your restaurant.
MORE ORDERS
Our secret sauce keeps them coming back.
FOR LESS
Your effective cost with Joyous
is under 10%.
Joyous makes you $$
Others take your $$
Joyous invests in your restaurant by paying for incentives for customers to keep them coming back.
None of the national delivery compaines invest in your restaurant’s success like Joyous.
Joyous provided 20% more orders than UberEats.
We conducted an experiment with a new restaurant in the Portland Metro Area.
The restaurant launched with Joyous and UberEats and over the same 2-week period in August, 2021.
Joyous delivered 20% more orders than UberEats.
Oh, yeah… and we charged the restaurant less money, too.
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The Joyous team loves helping local restaurants with the challenges of running a small, independent business. Below, you’ll find some articles we’ve created to support local restaurants as they work to grow and succeed in a competitive market. We’ll keep adding more articles, so check back often!
Facebook Ads 101: Boost Your Local Eatery’s Buzz
Looking to spice up your local eatery’s presence? Dive into Facebook Ads 101 and watch your buzz sizzle! Connect with food lovers nearby and turn curious clicks into happy diners. 🍽️✨
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Sizzling Street Ads: Boost Your Local Eatery’s Buzz
Ignite your local eatery’s charm with sizzling street ads! Capture taste buds and hearts alike by painting the town with mouthwatering visuals and savory slogans. Get ready for a delicious buzz!
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Spice Up Your Local Restaurant’s Visibility with Local Buzz
Transform your local restaurant into a hotspot! Ignite excitement with community events, quirky menu specials, and social media sizzle. Let the local buzz be your secret ingredient to success!
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Spice Up Your Reach: 10 Unique Restaurant Promotions
Spice Up Your Local Restaurant Marketing: 10 Unique Restaurant Promotions
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Boost Your Local Restaurant with TikTok Magic
Transform Your Restaurant with TikTok’s Charm!
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How to Boost Local Restaurant Visibility and Customer Engagement with Exciting Monthly Giveaways
Running monthly or weekly giveaways can be a great way to do both! Giveaways are a great way to build awareness for your restaurant, reward existing customers, and draw in new customers.
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Maximizing Your Local Restaurant’s Visibility with Billboard Advertising in 2025
If you’re a local, independent restaurant looking to boost visibility and attract more customers, billboard advertising might be your next big move. Here’s why it can be a great option…
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How to Leverage Facebook Reviews to Boost Your Restaurant’s Reputation and Attract New Customers
In today’s digital-first world, reviews on platforms such as Facebook can make or break your restaurant’s reputation. Not convinced? Let’s start with some food for thought: did you know that more than 80% of customers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations? For a local, independent restaurant, these reviews are essential for shaping public perception and attracting new patrons. The social proof generated by positive reviews can be as compelling as the most scrumptious dish on your menu!
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Unlocking the Power of Free Samples: Boosting Your Restaurant’s Success Through Tasty Giveaways
In the vibrant symphony of flavors that you offer in your local, independent restaurant, there might be a secret marketing ingredient that you’re overlooking—free samples. The magic of this strategy lies in its simplicity: By offering a taste of your delicious fare, you create a memorable first impression, establish trust, and tap into the powerful principle of reciprocity.
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Harnessing Instagram for Your Restaurant’s Success: Tips and Tricks for 2025
The days of relying solely on word-of-mouth and traditional advertising to promote your local, independent restaurant are behind us. In today’s digital age, social media has become indispensable, and Instagram, in particular, stands out as a powerful platform for engaging with your audience and building your brand. Here’s how to maximize its potential!
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Breaking the Vicious Cycle: How Labor Shortages Undermine Local Restaurants
In the world of local, independent restaurants, every day is a balancing act. From sourcing fresh ingredients to delivering exceptional dining experiences, the demands are constant and unrelenting. But one challenge continues to weigh heavily on small business owners: chronic labor shortages.
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Maximizing Your Restaurant’s Reach with Paid Facebook Ads in 2024
In today’s digital age, the competition for customer attention is fierce, especially in the restaurant industry. One of the most effective ways to stand out and drive traffic to your restaurant is through paid Facebook ads. With over 2.9 billion active users, Facebook provides a vast audience for your marketing efforts. However, it’s important to remember that Facebook has become largely a pay-to-play platform, making the investment in paid ads essential for driving engagement and, ultimately, increasing sales.
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Joyous was founded in 2013 to by a former local restaurant owner to help other local restaurants thrive in the challenging indy restaurant scene across the country.
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