Most guests check their phones dozens of times a day—so why not meet them there? Restaurant text marketing and mobile push notifications offer powerful, direct ways to stay top-of-mind, boost reorders, and drive loyalty without overwhelming your team.
DoorDash helps you engage customers on every channel with automated, customizable messages.
Why Text and Push Notifications Work for Restaurants
Text marketing is built for quick decisions: order lunch now, reorder your favorite, grab a time-sensitive deal. Most texts are read within minutes. That immediacy is ideal for restaurants.
If you’re using DoorDash’s Pro package, your branded mobile app can also send push notifications—another high-performing “text‑like” channel. These messages integrate seamlessly with loyalty programs, reminders, and reorder prompts.
Suggested screenshot: push notification UI from branded app (pitch deck p. 42–43)
Text Marketing Benefits That Drive Results
Instant reach: No need to wait hours for someone to check email.
Targeted offers: Send deals based on order history, favorite items, or inactivity.
Loyalty reinforcement: Remind guests about points, rewards, and special events.
Low-lift execution: DoorDash tools make it easy to build, schedule, and send campaigns in just minutes.
How to Launch SMS & Push Marketing the Smart Way
Start With Your List
Generate opt-ins using in-store signage, QR codes, or checkout flows. DoorDash helps you capture consent seamlessly.
Use Segmentation to Drive Relevance
Group customers by frequency, average spend, favorite items, etc. Then send reorder prompts, welcome-back messages, or targeted offers.
Learn how personalized restaurant marketing drives engagement
Pick Campaigns That Match Your Goals
Flash deals
Event invites
Reorder prompts
Real-World Example: Green Tomato Grill
Southern California’s Green Tomato Grill saw a 13% lift in digital orders after integrating mobile push, email, and SMS into their marketing strategy. Customers who used the app reordered 1.4× more often, and nearly half of digital orders came from loyalty members.
Read the full Green Tomato Grill success story
Expand Your Reach with DoorDash’s Advanced Marketing Tools
DoorDash’s Advanced Email & Text Marketing helps restaurants connect with customers across email, SMS, and push—all from one dashboard.
Also Included in Pro Package:
Branded mobile app
Loyalty tools
Push notifications
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