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RESTAURANT MARKETING
How to Market a Restaurant Opening in Jacksonville
September 30, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
The weeks before you open are your best chance to build excitement. Jacksonville loves a new spot — but only if people know it's coming.
8 Weeks Out
- Lock your name, logo, and Instagram handle.
- Launch a simple website with an email or text signup.
- Create your Google Business Profile as soon as you're allowed to.
4–6 Weeks Out
- Post behind-the-scenes content: the build-out, the team, menu testing.
- Pitch your story to local outlets like Jax Daily Record, Void Magazine, and Jacksonville Business Journal.
- Invite local food creators to a preview.
The Final 2 Weeks
- Host a soft opening for neighbors, friends, and your signup list.
- Announce your opening date everywhere at once.
- Ask soft-opening guests to leave Google reviews on day one.
After Opening Week
The buzz fades fast. Keep posting, keep collecting reviews, and give people a reason to come back — a new dish, a happy hour, an event. This is where most new restaurants lose momentum.
Curbside helps Jacksonville restaurants go from idea to open, with branding, websites, social, and launch campaigns. Tell us about your opening and we'll build the plan.