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How to Claim Your Restaurant Listing on KitchenSpot
Learn how to claim your restaurant listing on KitchenSpot in Florida, verify your ownership, update your menu, and choose the right marketing plan.
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A KitchenSpot restaurant listing gives you direct control over your menu, pickup orders, and diner communications across Sarasota, Tampa, Orlando, and Miami. KitchenSpot is an ordering and discovery platform that connects Florida food businesses with local diners for pickup meals. You can claim your place quickly by confirming your ownership through automated phone checks, domain emails, or state documentation.
Verify your restaurant ownership
How do I prove I own my restaurant? You can prove ownership of your restaurant on KitchenSpot using any one of three methods: a verification code sent by text to your restaurant's listed phone number, an email address hosted on your restaurant's website domain, or a copy of your Florida business license or food service license.
Many listings on KitchenSpot are imported from OpenStreetMap, with menus read from restaurant websites or menu photos. For an imported listing, entering the text code sent to your business phone or verifying through your website domain email confirms your ownership straight away. If you create a brand-new listing for your business yourself instead of claiming an existing profile, your listing goes live after a KitchenSpot admin reviews and approves it. If you operate in South Florida, you can check New in Miami to see recent additions and find your business.
Managing your restaurant with owner tools
Once you claim your profile, you manage your business through the KitchenSpot owner dashboard. You can update your menu items, replace photos, adjust operating hours, and track pickup orders. Diner orders arrive on your KitchenSpot Orders screen or connect straight to your Clover or Square account, where KitchenSpot collects a $1 fee only on completed orders.
Can I post unlimited updates for my restaurant? A free listing allows you to publish 4 posts each month, while upgraded accounts provide unlimited posting. You can publish updates, limited-time deals, live events, or announce a new dish, such as a Tampa Cuban sandwich or fresh Orlando key lime pie. The dashboard lets you schedule posts in advance, pin crucial announcements to the top of your profile, or hide seasonal items when ingredients run out.
Claimed businesses also receive a digital share kit. This kit includes printable QR codes for your front window and dining tables, a website badge, and a direct review link to gather feedback from verified diners.
Choosing the right plan for your business
Every restaurant starts with standard owner tools at no charge, but you can upgrade to expand your marketing reach or remove posting limits.
What do I get with an Owner Pro subscription? An Owner Pro subscription costs $49 a month and provides daily performance charts, dish trends, and the exact city rank for every dish on your menu, while removing the monthly cap on posts. For more analytical tools, explore our Insights guide.
How much does it cost to advertise on KitchenSpot? You can purchase standalone daily placements from $15 a day or promote a specific dish for $5 a day, or choose a monthly plan to save about 30% compared with buying individual daily ads. KitchenSpot sells ads by the day or month rather than cost-per-click, and paid search placements always appear with a sponsored label and a explanation note.
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Spotlight Placement | Promoted Dishes | Extra Perks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Listing | $0 | None | None | 4 posts per month, weekly report |
| Owner Pro | $49 | None | None | Unlimited posts, dish city ranks, daily charts |
| Starter | $99 | 7 days per month | None | Campaign results report |
| Growth | $249 | 14 days per month | 1 dish all month | Owner Pro included, quarterly newsletter feature |
| Premium | $499 | All month | 2 dishes all month | Owner Pro included, monthly newsletter feature, deal boosts |
To discover additional features available for your kitchen, visit our For restaurants resource center.
Frequently asked questions
How long does verification take?
Verification through a phone text code or a domain email address happens instantly for imported listings. Document reviews using a Florida business license or custom profile submissions require manual admin review before going live.
Does KitchenSpot take a percentage of my pickup sales?
No, KitchenSpot does not charge percentage commission fees. The platform charges a flat $1 fee per completed pickup order, and cancelled or refunded orders return that fee in full.
Can diners leave reviews without ordering?
Diners can write reviews, but KitchenSpot marks a review as Verified only if the diner completed a paid pickup order at your restaurant within the last 90 days or submitted an approved receipt photo.