Business Details
17 Years
experience
Restaurant Marketing Experts in San Antonio
Embark Marketing is a Texas-based digital marketing agency specializing in the hospitality industry, built by professionals with deep roots in the service sector. With over 15 years of experience, we provide dynamic marketing strategies for restaurants and bars across the United States, combining consulting and management services to create engaging brand stories. Our expertise spans social media marketing, public relations, SEO, web development, and more, all tailored to enhance our clients' digital presence.We pride ourselves on understanding both restaurant operations and consumer behavior, enabling us to craft strategies that drive measurable results like increased sales and customer engagement. Our teams hands-on experience in the hospitality industry ensures we deliver solutions that resonate with target audiences while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and transparency.
Services
Social Media Marketing
Content Creation
Public Relations
Web Development
SEO Services
Email Marketing
Digital Advertising
Franchise Marketing
Influencer Marketing
Marketing Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- 15+ years of specialized experience in restaurant marketing
- Proven ROI through data-driven strategies and case studies
- Hands-on approach combining industry operational knowledge
- Award-winning team recognized by Forbes and Yelp
- Tailored solutions for local and national hospitality brands
Associations and certifications
- Forbes Next 1000
- Yelp Best in Lead Generation 2024
- San Antonio Business Journal 40 Under 40
- Womens Leadership Award
What people say
209% revenue surge
12,000 Instagram followers
$284,087 additional revenue
312.1% Facebook engagement increase
120K revenue turnaround
Services
Social Media Marketing
We create compelling social media strategies that build brand loyalty and drive customer engagement. Our team manages content creation, audience interaction, and targeted advertising across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. By leveraging analytics and industry trends, we help restaurants increase their online visibility and convert followers into loyal customers through visually appealing content and strategic campaign management.
Content Creation
Our content creation services focus on showcasing your restaurant's unique identity through professional photography, video production, and written content. We develop cohesive visual narratives that highlight your menu, ambiance, and team while maintaining brand consistency across all digital channels. This includes creating shareable assets that enhance social media presence and attract new customers through authentic storytelling and high-quality visual representation.
Public Relations
We craft strategic PR campaigns that generate media coverage and enhance brand reputation. Our services include press release development, media outreach, and event promotion to create buzz around restaurant openings, special events, and new offerings. By securing placements in local and national publications, we help establish credibility and attract attention from both potential customers and industry influencers.
Web Development
We design responsive, user-friendly websites optimized for restaurant businesses. Our development process focuses on creating visually appealing interfaces that showcase menus, locations, and reservation systems while ensuring fast loading times and mobile compatibility. We implement SEO best practices to improve search visibility and create conversion-focused layouts that turn website visitors into paying customers.
Email Marketing
Our email marketing strategies build lasting customer relationships through personalized communication and targeted promotions. We develop segmented campaigns that deliver relevant content, special offers, and event announcements directly to subscribers' inboxes. By analyzing engagement metrics, we optimize send frequency and content to maximize open rates, drive repeat visits, and increase customer lifetime value for restaurant clients.
People
Kim Beechner
CEO
Kim Beechner founded Embark Marketing after 8 years working in various restaurant roles. With a degree in International Business, Marketing, and Communications, she combines industry experience with strategic vision to lead the agency. Her leadership has earned recognition including Forbes Next 1000 and San Antonio Business Journal 40 Under 40 honors.
Joshua Rodriguez
Public Relations Associate
Joshua brings 7 years of restaurant industry experience to his PR role. He holds a communications degree from UTSA and specializes in creating compelling stories for culinary clients while leveraging his Beyonc fandom for creative inspiration.
Victoria Baumle
Web Developer
Victoria combines web development expertise with restaurant industry knowledge. She joined Embark as an intern in 2019 and now creates user-friendly websites that address post-pandemic challenges faced by restaurateurs while balancing family life and gaming hobbies.
Corey Beechner
Account Manager
Corey brings hospitality and athletic training experience to his account management role. After earning dual degrees from the University of the Incarnate Word, he rejoined the restaurant industry through Embark in 2023, combining leadership skills with a passion for soccer.
Daniella Aldaco
Account Manager
Daniella specializes in social media strategy with a communications degree from Texas A&M University-San Antonio. She creates digital campaigns that connect with audiences while maintaining her fashion-forward personal style and exploring local restaurants.
Questions
What restaurant marketing services do you offer?
We provide social media marketing, SEO, web development, PR, email campaigns, influencer partnerships, and franchise marketing tailored to hospitality businesses.
How do you measure marketing success?
We track metrics like revenue growth, customer engagement, website traffic, and social media performance to ensure tangible business outcomes.
Can you work with multi-location restaurants?
Yes, our franchise marketing services support businesses expanding across new markets with localized strategies and media connections.
Do you offer free consultations?
We provide free marketing evaluations to help restaurants identify growth opportunities and develop customized strategies.
How experienced is your team?
Our team combines 15+ years of marketing expertise with deep operational experience in the restaurant industry.
What sets you apart from other agencies?
We uniquely combine hands-on restaurant industry knowledge with data-driven digital marketing to deliver proven, measurable results.
