Webinar Recap: AI-Powered Digital Strategies to Boost Restaurant Bookings in 2025

During this session, our experts—Ray Gallagher, Aparna Iyer, and Craig Carbonniere—discussed key AI and search trends shaping restaurant strategies in 2025. They also covered website optimization and personalized experiences to engage customers. Additionally, the panel highlighted strategies for boosting local SEO rankings and best practices for review management to build trust and drive bookings.

Key takeaways:

  • Restaurants that embrace AI will boost efficiency, lower costs, and enhance overall performance.
  • AI-powered website technology, structured schemas, helpful content (FAQs), and optimized local listings improve visibility and search rankings.
  • Leverage AI to create compelling content, automate marketing, and deliver targeted campaigns that engage diners.
  • Utilize first-party data from location insights, loyalty programs, and direct interactions to refine targeting and reduce dependence on third parties.
  • Milestone has partnered with Olo to elevate website and online ordering experiences.

Venkateswara Reddy Valluri

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