YIPSMS web app / Restaurants
Restaurant texting that brings guests back
Share tonight’s special, fill seats for an event, or bring regulars back for another visit. The YIPSMS web app makes it easy to send the right invitation to your opted-in guests.
Why YIPSMS
Turn good moments into return visits
Give guests a reason to think of your restaurant before they decide where to eat.
Fill quieter nights
Send a timely offer or event invitation to customers who asked for your updates.
Let the menu speak
Share a photo of a seasonal dish or new menu item using an MMS campaign.
Measure the interest
Include a trackable reservations or ordering link and see which campaigns get clicks.
Write, preview, send
One place for every campaign
Build your message, add an image when it matters, choose your audience and schedule your send in the YIPSMS web app.
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Message inspiration
Texts for the moments that matter
Example messages to adapt for your own opted-in audience.
Tonight at [restaurant]: [dish] is on the menu. See what's cooking: [link]. Reply STOP to opt out.
Make Wednesday dinner easy. Book a table at [restaurant] for this week: [link]. Reply STOP to opt out.
Join us for [event] on [date]! Seats are limited. Reserve yours: [link]. Reply STOP to opt out.
From contacts to results
A direct line to your regulars
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Grow a permission-based guest list
Invite guests to opt in through your website or other clear signup opportunities.
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Send something worth opening
Write a short invitation, add a photo with MMS, and link to your menu or reservations.
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See what resonates
Check delivery and clicks so future sends match what your guests care about.
Permission matters
Only message people who have agreed to receive your texts. Include clear identification and opt-out instructions, and check applicable industry, carrier, and local rules before sending.
Restaurant texting questions
Can I text customers about a daily special?
Yes, provided they agreed to receive marketing texts from your restaurant. Create an SMS campaign and choose when to send it.
Can I include a food photo?
Yes. Send an MMS campaign to include an image. MMS costs $0.055 per segment, with up to 1,600 characters per segment plus media.
Does YIPSMS connect to my reservation system?
You can add a link to your existing reservation page and track clicks. This page does not promise a direct reservation-system integration.
How much does restaurant SMS marketing cost?
SMS costs $0.032 per segment and MMS costs $0.055 per segment on the YIPSMS web app. Costs depend on your message type, length, and audience size.
Give guests a reason to return
Start with the YIPSMS web app. SMS is $0.032 per segment and MMS is $0.055 per segment, with no monthly fee.