If you’ve started, or are thinking of starting a restaurant, you’ve already spent some time thinking about the setting, menu, prices, and ambiance. How much thought have you given to your print marketing materials? Print marketing materials are an excellent way of setting the scene for your patrons. When done right, marketing materials will let diners see in a glance what kind of restaurant you have and why they should try it. If they’ve already dined at your establishment, the right marketing will remind them about their great experience and bring them back. Here are some of the marketing materials we know work particularly well for getting the word out.

Just because you’re working with a small marketing budget doesn’t mean you can’t get a lot of bang for your buck. A budget of $500 may seem light, but there are plenty of affordable marketing strategies that can help you acquire the leads and customers you need to start building a respectable revenue stream. Here is a list of various marketing strategies you can implement with only $500.

If you want to create a marketing plan for the future that positions your business to be even better than this year, reflect on what has happened so far in the past. You’ll be surprised to discover many missed opportunities.