How strategic marketing helped a coastal restaurant succeed in Bangalore in 90 Days!

Introduction

In Bangalore’s fiercely competitive food and beverage landscape, great food alone is no longer enough to drive consistent growth. Visibility, discoverability, and the ability to convert attention into footfalls play an equally critical role in a restaurant’s success.

When this coastal restaurant approached Flyp Up, they weren’t looking for quick fixes or one-off promotions. They were looking for a long-term growth partner, someone to build their digital presence from the ground up and turn their culinary strengths into sustained business results.

This case study explores how Flyp Up designed and executed a structured 90-day marketing strategy for a coastal restaurant in Bangalore, turning its digital presence into a measurable growth channel. Through a combination of data-led content decisions, localised targeting, influencer collaborations, and continuous optimisation, the restaurant saw a clear shift in visibility, audience growth, and revenue performance.

The Vision of the restaurant

The restaurant was built around a clear culinary vision: bringing authentic coastal Indian flavours to one of Bangalore’s most active food corridors. With a menu focused on fresh seafood, South Indian, and Mangalorean specialities, the brand combined traditional recipes with a modern, relaxed dining experience.

While the product and on-ground experience were strong, the digital ecosystem needed structure. Visibility was fragmented, reach was inconsistent, and discovery relied heavily on chance rather than strategy. In a city where diners actively discover new places online, this limited the restaurant’s ability to scale awareness and footfalls.

Turning tides with a 360° approach

Rather than relying on isolated campaigns, Flyp Up implemented a layered approach where each channel supported the other. The strategy focused on three core pillars: relevance, reach, and conversion.

1. Identified the right Bangalore food influencers

The first step was mapping Bangalore’s food influencer ecosystem through engagement metrics and audience relevance. We identified creators whose followers actively engaged with coastal cuisine, seafood, and local dining recommendations.

Collaborations were designed to highlight menu standouts and dining experiences in an organic, discovery-led format. This created early traction and placed the restaurant into relevant food conversations across platforms.

2. Boosted high-performing content with targeted ads

Not all content performs equally and our strategy was designed to amplify only what resonated. Using performance data (likes, shares, saves), we boosted top-performing posts through paid campaigns.

This ensured higher reach among potential diners most likely to engage and visit,  increasing both visibility and social proof while keeping ad spend efficient.

3. Geo-targeted campaigns around key localities

Understanding that diners are local explorers, we deployed geo-targeted ad campaigns where the most likely customers live or work. This targeted visibility brought the restaurant directly in front of people most likely to visit, resulting in stronger foot traffic and increased discoverability.

By focusing ads on local neighbourhoods and foodie hubs, we created a magnetic pull that turned virtual views into real-world visits.

4. Optimised ad budgets for maximum ROI

Our team continuously monitored ad performance, shifting budget to the best-performing content and audiences. Instead of dispersing spend broadly, we focused on high-impact opportunities, reducing waste and increasing return on investment.

This dynamic allocation of budget helped us drive consistent impressions,

engagements, and visits without unnecessary overspend.

5. Featured in top PR publications to amplify reach

To bring credibility and broader awareness, we secured mentions in top local PR outlets and food media platforms. These editorial features elevated the restaurant’s brand, positioning the restaurant as a must-visit coastal dining destination in Bangalore beyond just the social feeds.

This combination of social proof and earned media visibility enhanced trust and relevance among discerning diners.

The 90-day growth story of the brand

The real success of any strategy lies in the results and within weeks, the impact was undeniable. Over a focused 90-day growth period, the restaurant saw a powerful shift in visibility, engagement, and business performance.

Key Performance Highlights

• 960,660+ views generated across platforms

• 18,696 profile visits, driven by high-intent audiences

• 2,667 new followers added organically

• 14.2% visit-to-action conversion rate, indicating strong content relevance

• 30% revenue growth in just 60 days

Consistently high engagement with strong saves, shares, and likes, signalling genuine audience interest, not passive scrolling. These numbers weren’t the result of one viral moment, but the outcome of sustained, well-optimised execution.

90-Day follower growth snapshot

Audience growth followed a steady and healthy upward curve, clear proof of increasing brand recall and trust.

Rather than sharp spikes, this gradual rise reflected consistent discovery, repeat engagement, and growing loyalty. Each fortnight built on the previous one, turning visibility into sustained momentum and digital presence into real-world impact.

Waves made & lessons learned

In just 90 days, Flyp Up helped a coastal restaurant in Bangalore transform its digital presence into a growth engine. What started as a visibility challenge turned into a story of engagement, discovery, and measurable business impact.

When the right strategy meets the right execution, growth follows naturally. By combining influencer marketing, smart paid media, local targeting, budget optimisation, and PR amplification, we helped the brand make waves, both online and offline.

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