98% Open Rate

    SMS Marketing That Fills Empty Tables

    Send targeted text promotions to your diners — birthday rewards, happy hour alerts, seasonal specials. 98% open rate vs 20% for email. Built right into your loyalty program.

    No credit card required · Free forever up to 50 members

    The Problem

    Your marketing isn't reaching customers

    Social media algorithms bury your posts. Email sits unread. Flyers go in the bin.

    Email goes to spam

    Restaurant emails average a 20% open rate. That means 80% of your carefully crafted promotions are never seen by the people you're trying to reach.

    Social media reach is dead

    Organic reach on Instagram and Facebook is under 5%. You're paying to boost posts that still don't convert to actual table visits.

    No way to reach diners in real time

    Slow Tuesday night? You need to fill tables NOW, not hope someone sees your Instagram story tomorrow.

    The Solution

    Text them directly. They'll actually read it.

    SMS has a 98% open rate and most texts are read within 3 minutes. That's the power of restaurant SMS marketing.

    Targeted SMS campaigns

    Send happy hour alerts, seasonal menu announcements, or flash deals to specific customer segments — regulars, lapsed diners, birthday celebrants.

    Automated birthday rewards

    Automatically text customers a birthday reward. It's the most redeemed promotion type — and it makes customers feel valued.

    Slow-day flash promotions

    Tuesday at 3pm and tables are empty? Send a flash SMS: '20% off tonight only.' Fill seats in minutes, not days.

    Simple Setup

    How it works — 3 easy steps

    1

    Build your diner list

    Customers scan your QR code to join your loyalty program. Their phone number is captured automatically.

    2

    Create a campaign

    Write your text, choose your audience (all members, regulars, lapsed), and schedule or send immediately.

    3

    Track results

    See delivery rates, redemptions, and revenue driven by each campaign. Know exactly what's working.

    Everything You Need

    Built for results

    SMS campaigns

    Send promotional texts to your entire list or targeted segments. Schedule ahead or blast in real time.

    Email campaigns too

    Not just SMS — send beautiful branded emails with open rate tracking and automated sequences.

    Birthday automation

    Set it once and forget it. Every customer gets a personalized birthday reward via text.

    Customer segmentation

    Target regulars, lapsed diners, high spenders, or first-timers. Right message to the right audience.

    Campaign analytics

    Track open rates, redemption rates, and revenue per campaign. Prove your ROI.

    Wallet push notifications

    Beyond SMS — push updates to Apple Wallet and Google Wallet for loyalty balance changes and promotions.

    98%

    SMS open rate

    vs 20% for email

    +35%

    Table fill rate

    on slow nights with flash SMS

    3 min

    Avg. read time

    most texts read in 3 minutes

    4.2×

    ROI

    avg. return on SMS campaigns

    "We send a flash text on slow Tuesday nights — '20% off tonight only.' We fill 15-20 extra covers every time. The ROI on SMS is insane compared to social media."

    Marco R.

    Owner, Trattoria Bella, Melbourne

    Why Businesses Choose Cockato for Empty Tables

    Send SMS promotions that bring diners back. Birthday rewards, happy hour alerts, seasonal menus — reach customers directly on their phone. Built into your loyalty program. Whether you run a single-location shop or a multi-site chain, Cockato gives you the tools to create a branded loyalty program that customers actually use. Unlike traditional paper punch cards or expensive mobile apps, Cockato loyalty cards live directly in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet — the apps already on every smartphone.

    Send targeted text promotions to your diners — birthday rewards, happy hour alerts, seasonal specials. 98% open rate vs 20% for email. Built right into your loyalty program. Getting started takes less than five minutes: design your card, set your reward rules, and share a QR code or link. Customers scan once to add the pass to their wallet. From that moment, every visit earns points or stamps automatically. When they hit a milestone, the reward unlocks on their phone — no staff intervention required.

    Behind the scenes, Cockato builds a customer database for you. See who your regulars are, how often they visit, and when they're at risk of churning. Send push notifications directly to their wallet pass to bring them back — birthday offers, flash promotions, or a simple "we miss you" nudge. No app downloads, no sign-up forms, no friction.

    Cockato is free to start with up to 50 active members. As your loyalty program grows, upgrade to unlock SMS campaigns, advanced analytics, custom branding, and unlimited members. Thousands of businesses across cafes, restaurants, retail, salons, and pet care already trust Cockato to drive measurable repeat visits and revenue growth.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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