Social Media for Restaurants (2026): Done For You from $99/mo
You run the kitchen. We run the feed. Aibrify's managed service publishes menu reveals, daily specials, behind-the-scenes Reels, and IG-first food photography across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok — without your team learning Buffer or Sprout. Pro Managed at $99/mo includes 5–7 posts/week with full content + scheduling.
Quick Comparison
Updated 2026-04- Pricing
- Aibrify: $99/mo (Pro Managed). Free Preview available; no credit card required.
Buffer: From $6/channel/month — and your manager still writes everything - Time required from you
- Aibrify: 0 hours/week — we create, schedule, and publish for you.
Buffer: Approximately 5–8 hours/week for a manager to shoot, write, and schedule across 3 channels. - Who creates the content
- Aibrify: Our team uses AI to create posts, images, and video scripts. You review and approve.
Buffer: You (or your team) — Buffer is a DIY tool. - Best for
- Aibrify: SMBs (cafés, salons, fitness studios, dentists, real estate, gyms) who want results without learning another tool.
Buffer: A scheduling tool you operate yourself — your manager still shoots and writes every post.
What We Handle for Restaurants
- New-menu reveals with seasonal dish photography and chef notes
- Daily-special posts auto-scheduled around your service hours
- Behind-the-scenes Reels: prep, plating, and team moments
- Customer-experience reposts (with permission) — UGC at scale
- Reservation/event promotion: prix-fixe nights, brunch launches, holiday menus
- Google Business Profile posts (the #1 underused channel for restaurants)
- Local hashtag and geotag strategy for foot-traffic conversion
What Posts Look Like
Concrete examples of the formats we publish for restaurants.
Single-photo natural-light dish post with reservation link in bio + 8–12 local hashtags + geotag.
15-second plating Reel set to trending audio — strongest format for new-customer reach in 2026.
Behind-the-scenes prep videos and "menu walkthrough" formats — high view-velocity for local discovery.
Weekly Posts featuring specials — directly visible to people searching "[your city] dinner near me".
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you actually post about food we serve daily?
Yes. During onboarding we collect your menu, weekly specials cadence, photos of signature dishes, and any seasonal patterns. Your account specialist then drafts a 30-day rolling plan that reflects your actual menu — not generic restaurant content. You can update specials any time via Slack or email; we incorporate within 24 hours.
Do you provide the food photography?
We work with the photos you have. Most restaurants give us a mix of: phone photos taken during service, professional photos from menu shoots, and chef-shot prep/plating clips. We enhance lighting and crop for IG-first dimensions. For restaurants needing full photography, we partner with local photographers (separate engagement).
How is this different from Buffer or Sprout Social?
Buffer and Sprout are scheduling dashboards — your manager still writes every caption, picks every photo, and chooses every hashtag. Aibrify is a managed team that writes, designs, and schedules; your manager just approves. Restaurants typically save 5–8 hours/week and post more consistently because the work doesn't bottleneck on your busiest team member.
Will you cover Google Business Profile too?
Yes. Google Business Profile is the #1 underused channel for restaurants — it shows directly in "[your city] near me" searches. We post weekly Specials, photos, and event posts to GBP alongside your IG/FB/TikTok feed. Most restaurants see GBP traffic increase noticeably within 60 days of consistent posting.
Can I have multiple locations on one plan?
Each location needs its own plan because each has a unique IG handle, GBP listing, and local audience. We offer a multi-location discount starting from 3 locations — ask sales for current rates.
Ready to Stop Posting Yourself?
Pro Managed at $99/mo includes full content creation, scheduling, and publishing across your channels. Free Preview lets you see exactly what we'll post — no credit card required.