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September 2026

Reddit for restaurants: what operators need to know

Reddit threads are shaping where people eat, and the AI tools recommending restaurants read them too. Learn how to build a presence that turns conversations into new guests.

Tuesday, September 29th • 2:00PM EDT / 2:00PM BST / 2:00PM AEST

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What you'll walk away with

Come hungry for specifics. Leave with something you can put to work right away.

Why Reddit matters for restaurants

The data behind how active these communities really are, why AI models are leaning on Reddit for recommendations, and what that means for how diners find your restaurant.

What a genuine presence actually looks like

The difference between showing up authentically and coming across as forced, plus the common missteps that quietly backfire, and how to steer clear of them.

A one-page Reddit action plan for restaurants

Key takeaways from the session with steps you can put into action immediately to start boosting your Reddit presence.

Speakers

Join Katelyn Bodkin and a panel of Reddit experts, to get the inside scoop from the people inside these communities.

Katelyn Bodkin
Katelyn BodkinHost, SevenRooms
MarketingRaleighBar SeatG&TMediterraneanExtra Napkins
Erica Hays
Erica HaysIntegrated Marketing, DoorDash
KaraokeBrunchMartinisMexican FoodMenus with Pictures
Ali Afshar
Ali AfsharSr. Manager - Brand Community Strategy, Reddit
San FranciscoDinersOystersArnold Palmer
Grace Close
Grace ClosePrincipal - Product Marketing, Reddit
MarketingHudson ValleyClub SandwichNegroniTable Outside

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