Restaurant Week is a foodie's paradise, where locals and tourists get to explore the best dining options at discounted prices. Whether you’re an organizer, a restaurant owner, or just a food lover, the goal is simple: make the event memorable and exciting. And that’s where Proxi comes in!

Proxi’s easy-to-use mapping software turns your Restaurant Week event into a dynamic, interactive experience. Not only does it help your attendees navigate to their next great meal, but it also tracks key data, so you can measure the event’s success. Let’s dive into how Proxi can make your Restaurant Week stand out and be a tasty success!

Why Use an Interactive Map for Your Restaurant Week?

Restaurant Week is about more than just food—it’s about creating a buzz, increasing reservations, and seeing those numbers climb. Proxi’s interactive maps make all that possible while elevating the event experience for your guests. Here's how:

Measure Event Success:
Want to know if your event’s making waves? Proxi’s analytics let you track check-ins, reservations, and engagement. Get the scoop on which restaurants are the hottest and where your attendees are flocking—valuable insights for future events!

Convert Visitors with Ease:
An interactive map doesn’t just guide people to restaurants—it helps them book right away! With Proxi, visitors can view menus, see special offers, and make reservations, all with a few clicks.

Organize by Cuisine, Price, or Location:
Proxi makes it easy for guests to filter through participating restaurants based on cuisine, price range, or even special deals. It’s like having a personal restaurant concierge in their pocket!

Customize for Special Offers:
Have a restaurant offering a killer prix-fixe deal or a special dessert? Proxi lets you highlight these promotions right on the map, so no one misses out on the good stuff.

Easy to Share:
Proxi maps are shareable across all platforms! Whether it’s on social media, embedded on your website, or shared via QR code, you can get your map into the hands (and phones) of everyone. Increased visibility = more buzz!

Simple Setup & Customization:
Proxi’s super easy to use, and customizing your map to match your event’s vibe is a piece of cake. No tech wizardry required—just click, edit, and go!

Setting Up Your Restaurant Week Map with Proxi

Building your custom Restaurant Week map with Proxi is a breeze. Here’s a quick breakdown:

1. Add Restaurant Locations: Simply input the locations of participating restaurants. It’s quick and easy! Bulk upload places with our spreadsheet feature. 
2. Categorize by Cuisine, District, or Special Deals: Use Proxi’s filters to sort your restaurants by their offerings—cuisine type, price range, location, or whatever else you like.
3. Customize the Look & Feel: Add your event’s branding, logo, colors, and anything else to make the map uniquely yours.
4. Add Restaurant Details: Include all the important info—menus, hours, contact details, and links to reservations.
5. Embed or Share: Once you’re ready, share the map far and wide! Embed it on your website, share it through email, or give guests a QR code to scan.

Need a little extra help? Check out our step-by-step demo video here. 

Promoting the Map and Engaging Your Audience

Now that you’ve created your map, it’s time to get people excited! Here’s how to promote it and engage your audience:

Social Media & Email Campaigns:
Share your map on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and through email campaigns. Encourage restaurants and attendees to spread the word too. The more, the merrier!

Local Partnerships:
Collaborate with local influencers, food bloggers, or media outlets to amplify the map. They’ll get the word out to their followers, creating more buzz for your event.

Encourage User Engagement:
Invite attendees to share their experiences on social media with a custom hashtag or by checking in on the map. Get them involved and excited to share the love (and the food)!

Track Engagement with Analytics:
Proxi’s analytics aren’t just for showing how many people are attending—they also give you a peek into which restaurants are getting the most love, where people are booking, and which menu items are a hit.

Proxi Features to Make Your Restaurant Week Stand Out

Proxi offers some seriously cool features to make your Restaurant Week map pop:

Customizable Points:
Add fun elements like pictures, videos, or special tags to each restaurant’s point on the map. Highlight mouth-watering dishes, show off ambiance, or feature cool promotions.

Track Check-ins and Reservations:
Use Proxi’s conversion buttons to track when people check-in, make a reservation, or even mark a place as visited. It’s all about tracking that success!

Robust Filters:
Proxi’s filters let users find exactly what they want. Whether it’s a specific cuisine or a restaurant with a special deal, they’ll find it in no time.

Share Anywhere:
Embed your map, share the link, or even send it through social channels. No limits on how you share!

Easy to Update and Maintain:
Got last-minute changes? Proxi makes it easy to update your map and keep things current—no outdated info here!

Add-Ons: Passport Challenges Feature

Want to make your Restaurant Week even more exciting? Proxi’s Passport Challenges feature lets you gamify the experience! Create a digital passport that attendees can stamp as they visit participating restaurants. Encourage people to explore more spots by rewarding them with prizes or recognition.

Gamification = more fun = more participation. It’s that simple!

Get Inspired

Check out how Seattle hosts their restaurant weeks.

Final Thoughts

Proxi is the perfect tool to help make Restaurant Week more engaging, organized, and fun! From interactive features to easy customization, Proxi is the secret ingredient that’ll make your event sizzle. Plus, with analytics, it’s easier than ever to track your event’s success.

Ready to spice things up this Restaurant Week? Start creating your custom map with Proxi today and take your event to the next level!