The Restaurant Association is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Eat Choice – an app and online directory that bridges the gap between restaurants and diners with specific dietary needs.
This collaboration represents an exciting opportunity for our members to connect with a significant and often underserved segment of the dining market. By registering your establishment on Eat Choice, you’ll tap into a growing community of customers actively searching for venues that accommodate their dietary preferences.
The hospitality landscape is evolving, and dietary inclusivity is no longer optional – it’s a competitive advantage:
- 1 in 4 Kiwis follow restricted diets for many different reasons – Religious, Lifestyle, Health, or Medical
- It’s estimated 10 – 20% of revenue is lost due to not catering to niche diners
- The gluten free industry alone is growing 9% yearly
- Niche diners are loyal and share locations with their wider network.
What Eat Choice Offers
Eat Choice simplifies the search process for diners following gluten-free, vegan, halal, kosher, dairy-free, and other dietary requirements. The platform allows users to filter by their specific needs and discover new venues with confidence.
For restaurant owners, listing on Eat Choice means:
- Increased visibility among a targeted, motivated audience
- The ability to showcase your dietary offerings and menu accommodations
- Connection with customers who struggle to find suitable dining options
- Building a reputation as an inclusive, accessible venue
What makes this partnership particularly valuable is that diners with dietary restrictions find a restaurant that caters to their needs, they bring friends, family, and colleagues.
These customers also tend to become vocal advocates. In an industry where word-of-mouth recommendations remain invaluable, catering to niche dietary needs can significantly amplify your marketing reach.
Join Eat Choice
Best of all? Take these steps to join Eat Choice. Enjoy complimentary concierge setup for a limited time – self-setup remains free indefinitely. Eat Choice operates on a model that benefits both diners and restaurants without creating financial barriers.
To list your establishment or learn more about how this partnership can benefit your business, check out Eat Choice’s partner information or contact us directly and we’ll answer any questions.
This is a chance to position your restaurant as inclusive, forward-thinking, and responsive to the diverse needs of modern diners.