Opening a Restaurant

Marketing Manager at UpMenu
Dominik Bartoszek
Dominik Bartoszek is the Marketing Manager at UpMenu. I’ve been working with restaurants for 6+ years — first at Restaumatic, now at UpMenu.
Dominik leads marketing, SEO, content, and growth strategy at UpMenu — global SEO, AI-powered marketing automation, web development, landing pages, and performance campaigns.
I also work directly with restaurants on their own marketing — running Facebook and Google Ads campaigns, building email and SMS automation, optimizing landing pages, and helping them turn visitors into repeat direct online orders.
UpMenu is a complete restaurant operating system used by thousands of restaurants in 47+ countries — combining POS, online ordering, branded mobile apps, websites, KDS, delivery management, loyalty program, and marketing tools in one solution.
Selected customer results:
- Smart Bistro (Poland) — PLN 276K in annual online revenue from 6,100 orders, paying just 700 PLN/month for the platform
- Numazu Sushi (Poland) — 32,000 annual online orders
- Wind-Chill Factory (USA) — $386K/year, 52% generated through their own mobile app
- Yami Sushi (Finland) — €107K from a branded mobile app in their first year
• Smart Bistro (Poland) — PLN 276K in annual online revenue from 6,100 orders, paying just 700 PLN/month for the platform
• Numazu Sushi (Poland) — 32,000 annual online orders
• Wind-Chill Factory (USA) — $386K/year, 52% generated through their own mobile app
• Yami Sushi (Finland) — €107K from a branded mobile app in their first year
A digital marketer driven by data and AI. Before UpMenu, Dominik led marketing at Restaumatic (Polish restaurant ordering system) and Sellwise. He started his marketing career at New Balance. He’s also the Founder of Semano — a marketing studio focused on SaaS and B2B brands.
I write about restaurant marketing, branding, websites, menu design, and opening a restaurant — from pizzerias and food trucks to coffee shops and ghost kitchens.
Articles
Opening a Restaurant
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Operations
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Bar Business Plan Example + Free Template
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Ghost Kitchen Business Plan: How to Write One (+ Free Template)
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Staffing
22 Restaurant Positions Overview (Salaries & Responsibilities)
Staffing
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Staffing
Restaurant Manager Resume: How to Create + Examples
Restaurant marketing
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How Much Does it Cost to Open a Ghost Kitchen in 2024?
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Operations
How Much do Ghost Kitchens Make? (Ghost Kitchen Profit Margin)
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50 Unique Restaurant Ideas, Themes & Concepts (2024)
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25 Best Catering Ideas, Themes & Concepts (2024)
Restaurant marketing
Best Restaurant Loyalty Programs in 2026 (10 Examples + Types)
Staffing
How to Become a Restaurant Manager (Restaurant Manager Training Program)
Restaurant marketing
How to Create a Restaurant Budget (Step-by-Step + Free Template)
Restaurant online ordering
Restaurant Delivery On Demand: What, Why, And How To Do It
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Restaurant Executive Summary Example (Template & How to Write)
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Restaurant marketing
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How to Write a Restaurant Business Plan (+ Free Template & Example)
Restaurant marketing
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Restaurant marketing
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Restaurant marketing
Google Ads for Restaurants in 2024 (Ultimate Guide)
Operations
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Operations
Restaurant Manager Log Book: Examples & Free Template
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Operations
10 Best Practices in Restaurant Supply Chain Management
Restaurant marketing
How to Increase Customer Loyalty in a Restaurant: 8 Proven Strategies
Operations
How Much Does a Sushi Restaurant Owner Make (Sushi Profit Margin)
Staffing
Restaurant Owner Resume (How to Write & Examples)
Operations
Restaurant Frauds (Scam Examples & Prevention)
Operations
How Much Does Restaurant Insurance Cost? (Expert Guide)
Staffing
Restaurant Manager Certification (Training & Courses)
Operations
How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Commercial Kitchen in 2025?
Staffing
Restaurant HR: Guide for Every Restaurant Owner
Restaurant marketing
Restaurant COGS: How to Calculate & Improve
Operations
What Is a Commercial Kitchen? (Ultimate Guide)
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How to Lease a Restaurant Space (Everything You Need to Know)
Operations
Restaurant Mission Statement: 8 Real Examples + Free Template
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Kitchen Management: How to Run Efficient Restaurant Kitchen
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Restaurant Cash Flow Management: 8 Tips How to Maintain It
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Restaurant Partnerships: Everything You Need to Know
Operations
Restaurant Food Suppliers: Where Do Restaurants Get Their Food?
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Restaurant Subscriptions: How They Work, Examples & How to Start
Partner Program
5 Best Restaurant Software Partner Programs (Commissions & Requirements)
Operations
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Operations
Toast vs. Square: Honest POS Comparison, Pricing & Features
Operations
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Toast vs. Lightspeed: Honest POS Comparison, Pricing & Features
Operations
15 Best Restaurant Consultants (When to Hire & What to Look For)
Restaurant marketing
How to Do Restaurant Franchise Marketing (10 Strategies)
Operations
10 Square Alternatives (2026): Competitors, Pros/Cons & When to Switch
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10 Toast Alternatives (2026): Competitors, Pros/Cons & When to Switch
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Toast Pricing Breakdown: Fees & Hidden Costs (2026)
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Square Pricing Breakdown: Fees & Hidden Costs (2026)
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Clover POS Pricing Breakdown: Fees & Hidden Costs (2026)
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Clover vs. Square: Honest POS Comparison, Pricing & Features
Operations