AI is changing how restaurants show up on Google - and most owners don’t even realize
they’re invisible.
In this episode of the Restaurant Growth Accelerator, Andrew Scott sits down with local SEO expert Claudia Tomina to discuss important restaurant marketing updates.
They discuss how AI, Google’s evolving algorithms, and large language models (LLMs) are reshaping restaurant marketing.
If you're relying on just your Google Business Profile, QR codes for reviews, or old website content
…you may already be losing bookings, catering orders, and high-intent customers.
This conversation explains exactly what’s changed and what to fix immediately.
Tune in to discover:
✅ How AI interprets your restaurant (and why that matters)
✅ Why review quality now matters more than quantity
✅ The real risk of QR codes for Google reviews
✅ What “review jail” is… and how to avoid it
✅ Why outdated website content is hurting your rankings
✅ How AI booking and “agentic workflows” impact reservations
✅ The importance of review diversification (Yelp, TripAdvisor, Reddit, etc.)
✅ How to respond to negative reviews without damaging your brand
If you own or operate a restaurant and haven't audited your online presence recently, this episode is a timely reminder to do so.
Key moments:
00:01:15 Why AI Changed Restaurant Discovery
00:04:27 The Problem With Google-Only Strategies
00:07:33 How AI Reads Your Website
00:10:57 The QR Code Review Trap
00:13:23 Google's Secret Local Guide Questions
00:15:37 Review Quality Over Quantity
00:22:15 Missing Booking Links Kill Revenue
00:25:03 Agentic AI Workflows Are Coming
00:28:21 Three Steps to Fix Your Visibility
Hit play and find out what AI is telling your potential customers about you - before they even walk through the door.
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These proven strategies could transform your restaurant's bottom line.
✅ About Us ✅
The Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast is hosted by Andrew Scott - founder of OwnerShift Training.
Andrew successfully scaled his restaurant business to 4 locations while working a handful of hours each week. He’s since helped over 1000 restaurant owners increase their sales, profits, and free time - and he’d love to help you too.