Discover why 41% of restaurant recommendations from ChatGPT and other AI chatbots now come from business listings—and what that means for your restaurant’s online visibility. Avi Goren, founder of Marquee, breaks down the essential strategies restaurants need to dominate local search in an AI-driven world.
Learn how Google Business Profile optimization, menu consistency across platforms, and strategic review management create the foundation for being discovered online. Goren reveals why restaurants with accurate listings across Google, Yelp, and Apple Maps rank higher in both traditional search and generative AI results like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.
Key insights covered:
Local SEO fundamentals that drive restaurant discoverability—from website load times to schema markup that helps AI chatbots find your business
Review response strategies using AI that boost categorical searches like “best gluten-free pizza near me” and “authentic tacos Austin”
Why website content accounts for 40% of AI-generated restaurant recommendations—making your first-party site more critical than ever
How inconsistent menus across DoorDash, Google, and your website actively hurt your search rankings and customer trust
Real tactics for review management at scale—including custom AI prompts that maintain brand voice while responding to 300,000+ reviews per quarter
The truth about social media versus foundational SEO—why Instagram and TikTok are the lottery ticket, not your 401k strategy
Whether you’re an independent restaurant struggling with online visibility or a multi-unit operator looking to improve top-of-funnel customer acquisition, this conversation reveals exactly how restaurants get found—and chosen—in 2025’s AI-powered search landscape.
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