Boost your restaurant’s big group bookings with TheFork

From ensuring steady footfall to maintaining a vibrant brand presence, restaurant groups often face unique challenges on the road to success. That's where TheFork steps in – a formidable partner that brings much more than just bookings to the table. With a wide variety of features tailored to restaurant groups' needs, we’re here to showcase your brand to our network of millions of diners looking to book their next exceptional dining experience. 

Understanding the challenges of managing large restaurant groups

Managing restaurants, big groups in particular, presents a unique set of challenges that can quickly become overwhelming, even for the most savvy restaurateurs. One of the most significant hurdles modern restaurant groups face is maintaining operational consistency across multiple locations. 

Each restaurant must deliver the same exceptional service and dining experience while navigating the complex and varying local market conditions. Supply chain management, inventory control and coordinating with vendors are just some of the processes that become complicated when operating on a large-scale basis. On top of that, ensuring that your brand identity and standards are upheld across every location is a delicate balancing act that requires constant attention to detail. Without the right systems and software tools in place, cracks can quickly start to show. 

Another challenge that presents itself is managing human resources across such a wide network. Recruiting, training and retaining skilled staff is essential to maintaining consistency, but it can be tricky to ensure each individual and team is aligned with the restaurant company’s ethos and goals. 

That’s where TheFork Manager comes in. With our customised management and support tools, restaurants can benefit from streamlined operations, increased visibility and revenue and seamless activities. When you register your restaurant with TheFork, you can benefit from industry expert advice to enhance your marketing and grow your business. What’s more, TheFork Manager makes it simple for you and your guests to manage reservations and access valuable insights into customer preferences to ensure a smooth booking experience and increased occupancy rates.

Amplifying your brand for big group dining

At TheFork, we understand that your restaurant group has a unique story to tell. Our platform amplifies your brand, connecting you to our extensive network of millions of diners actively seeking their next meal out. By showcasing your venues on TheFork, you tap into a thriving community of foodie enthusiasts hungry for their next culinary experience. With TheFork, it’s all about putting your brand where your diners already are, giving you a distinct edge when it comes to reaching the right audience.

Full-service support for large group bookings

TheFork isn't just a booking platform; it's a place where actual people work to team up with your restaurant(s) to develop tailor-made marketing strategies designed to boost sales. 

Our experts work closely with your team to craft bespoke promotions that have been tried and tested to drive incremental business, led by a personal Senior Group Account Manager. These promotions aren't just shots in the dark; they are targeted efforts aimed at resonating with your desired audience. The result? More diners, fuller tables and a greater impact on your bottom line.

TheFork: a haven for gourmands

TheFork offers a buffet of booking channels, ensuring that diners have multiple avenues to connect with your restaurants, with Europe’s number 1 booking platform leading the charge. Your brand shines just the way you want it to, with dedicated restaurant pages featuring mouth-watering photos and delicious, up-to-date menus. Whether it's through our user-friendly website or the on-the-go mobile app, reserving a table on TheFork is just a few taps away. With millions of monthly users, It’s the perfect way to spread the word about your business and attract new diners searching for restaurants for a big group.

Multiple channels, maximum bookings

TheFork offers a seamless integration through a widget that easily connects with your website(s), Instagram and Facebook pages, allowing guests to book directly—commission-free. This not only empowers your loyal customers to reserve a table effortlessly, it also reduces the chance of them exploring other options while amplifying your restaurant’s social media presence. What’s more, you’ll automatically unlock a booking button on Tripadvisor, the world's leading travel platform, providing diners with yet another way to find and reserve your restaurant.

A widget tailored to precision

TheFork's new booking module is a game-changer for group restaurants. It offers free direct bookings via a customisable calendar that blends seamlessly with your website's design and your restaurant brand. With its user-friendly flow, TheFork’s widget increases conversions, and means multi-venue restaurant groups can cross-sell locations based on real-time availability. The module works across platforms, ensuring up-to-date availability and instant confirmations. Additional features like messaging and a widget homepage enhance engagement and elevate the dining experience across the customer journey to drive more revenue. Each venue in your restaurant group can have its own widget, ensuring a personalised touch for every dining establishment you oversee.

No-risk marketing investment success

We get it – venturing into the world of restaurant marketing can sometimes feel like a gamble. However, promotions are crucial to effective marketing, and TheFork transforms this into a risk-free investment for your group. Our platform has a proven track record of boosting revenue for restaurant groups. With our promotions, you'll witness a surge in bookings that's evident and trackable through our revenue management statistics page. This clear insight into the results of your efforts empowers your marketing and operations teams to make informed decisions that lead to lasting success.

The culinary world is calling, and TheFork answers with a harmonious range of solutions that resonate with diners looking to make big group bookings. With diverse booking channels, seamless integration with social media, tailored menus, risk-free promotions, and much more, we're not just filling seats—we're creating anticipation, delight and unforgettable experiences. By leveraging restaurant group shares through our platform, your business’s journey to culinary excellence starts with TheFork, and we’ll work hand in hand with your team to develop the right strategy for your restaurant group. Join us here, and let's embark on this flavourful adventure together.