Campaign Development Prompt

Use this to build a structured, multi-channel campaign instead of one-off posts.

Prompt:
“Create a comprehensive marketing campaign for:
• Campaign goal: [increase reservations, promote new menu, drive slow period traffic]
• Target audience: [demographics, dining preferences, location]
• Campaign duration: [number of weeks/months]
• Budget: $[amount available]
• Marketing channels: [email, social media, local advertising, etc.]
• Key message: [what you want to communicate]

Develop a multi-channel campaign with a timeline, content calendar, budget allocation, success metrics, and specific tactics for each platform.”

Why it helps:
This forces clarity. Goals, spend, channels, and metrics all in one place.

Loyalty Program Strategy Prompt

Loyalty only works when it’s simple, valuable, and well-communicated.

Prompt:
“Create a loyalty program structure with earning rates, redemption options, tier levels, and promotional launch strategy. Include member communication templates and success measurement plans.

We have these technology capabilities: [POS integration, app availability, etc.].”

Tip:
Run this before launching or relaunching a loyalty program. Complexity kills adoption.

Local Partnership Opportunities Prompt

Local partnerships are often underused and highly effective.

Prompt:
“Suggest ten local business partnership opportunities with specific collaboration ideas, mutual benefits, implementation steps, and success metrics. Focus on partnerships that drive measurable traffic and revenue.

• Restaurant concept: [cuisine type, price point, atmosphere]
• Location details: [neighborhood, nearby businesses]
• Target customers: [who we want to attract]
• Current marketing challenges: [slow periods, competition, awareness issues].”

Reality check:
The best partnerships are simple and easy to execute, not flashy.

Profitability Analysis Prompt

Use this to identify where small changes can create real impact.

Prompt:
“Analyze my restaurant’s profitability and identify improvement opportunities:
• Monthly revenue: $[amount]
• Food cost percentage: [current %]
• Labor cost percentage: [current %]
• Fixed costs: $[amount]
• Average covers per day: [number]
• Average check: $[amount]
• Profit margin: [current %]

Identify the top five profit improvement opportunities with specific dollar impact calculations. Prioritize recommendations by ease of implementation and potential ROI. Include action steps and a timeline for each suggestion.”

Why this matters:
Clarity beats guesswork, especially in tight months.

Cash Flow Management Prompt

Cash flow issues rarely announce themselves loudly. They creep.

Prompt:
“Improve my restaurant’s cash flow management:
• Seasonal sales patterns: [busy and slow periods]
• Current cash reserves: [months of operating expenses]
• Major upcoming expenses: [equipment, renovations, timelines]
• Payment terms: [vendor schedules and credit terms]
• Revenue collection: [credit card %, cash %, timing]
• Fixed monthly expenses: $[amount]

Create a cash flow optimization plan with strategies for managing seasonal fluctuations, negotiating better payment terms, and maintaining adequate cash reserves.”

Budget Planning & Forecasting Prompt

Planning beats reacting, even when the forecast isn’t perfect.

Prompt:
“Create a realistic budget for my restaurant:
• Historical performance: [last year’s revenue, food, labor]
• Known upcoming changes: [menu changes, price increases, expansion]
• Market conditions: [economy, competition, seasonality]
• Investment needs: [equipment, marketing, staff]

Develop 12-month budget forecasts with monthly breakdowns for revenue, costs, and profitability. Include best-case, worst-case, and most likely scenarios with action plans for each.”