RestaurantHQ
RestaurantHQ: A loyalty-focused web platform with SMS, microsites, analytics, and retention tools. Ranked #33 of 34 in Restaurant Marketing Software by our editors (6.2/10); pricing: Paid; best for small restaurants wanting basic loyalty tools.
At a glance
- Editor score6.2 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forSmall restaurants wanting basic loyalty tools
- Free planNo
- Paid from$97/mo
- Campaign channelsMultichannel
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Digital punch cards, VIP points, family rewards, and QR check-ins
- Automated SMS follow-ups plus a branded customer microsite
- Receipt scanning, analytics, staff permissions, and Google Reviews support
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; monthly pricing starts at $97
- Higher-tier tools raise the monthly cost to $297 or $497
- The listed platform is web-based, with no POS integration included
Our verdict on RestaurantHQ
RestaurantHQ is a web-based loyalty and retention platform for independent restaurants. Its core tools cover digital punch cards, VIP points, automated SMS campaigns, family rewards, QR check-ins, receipt scanning, customer microsites, and an owner dashboard with analytics and staff permissions. It suits small restaurants that want a structured way to build customer databases, encourage repeat visits, and reconnect with inactive guests without adopting a broad restaurant operations suite.
The three paid plans add capabilities in clear stages. Starter costs $97 per month and includes a two-phase loyalty system, eight automated SMS campaign types, a customer-facing microsite, analytics, AI-powered receipt scanning, and family rewards. Standard costs $297 per month and adds a custom phone number with SMS, customizable text messaging, Google Reviews integration, and detailed customer insights. Premium costs $497 per month and adds Voice AI Hostess, advanced automations, email marketing, Social Planner, and Reputation Management. There is no free plan, so the entry point is a paid monthly commitment.
RestaurantHQ is strongest when loyalty and retention are the central marketing needs. The microsite can present specials, menu, ordering, location, and rewards, while SMS follow-ups and receipt scanning support repeat-visit campaigns. The product’s scope becomes broader on Premium, but the listed integrations center on Google Reviews, and the platform is web-based. Restaurants seeking basic loyalty mechanics, customer re-engagement, and a branded digital destination should consider it. Restaurants prioritizing verified POS connectivity or a wider integration ecosystem should look for a more connected alternative.
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RestaurantHQ fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $97/mo |
| Campaign channels | Multichannel |
| Audience segmentation | Not verified |
| Automated campaigns | Yes |
| Loyalty program | Yes |
| POS integration | Not verified |
| Guest or contact limit | 250 contacts |
| Review requests | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Google Reviews |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | restauranthq.ai |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
RestaurantHQ integrations
RestaurantHQ lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Google Reviews
Alternatives to RestaurantHQ
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- Bloom IntelligenceA data-focused restaurant marketing platform with attribution, automation, and guest intelligence.9.3
- ReeloA broad restaurant CRM with a free entry point and paid automation, loyalty, and feedback tools.9.2
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