Best Eats. Exclusive Reach.
"The global market for restaurant takeout orders was estimated to be $2.68 trillion in 2024. This figure reflects a growing market, with research from The Business Research Company showing an 8.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2024. "
A Message from The Founder
Welcome
Who We Are
Takeout Trader connects restaurants, local businesses, and customers in a way no one else has.
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Restaurants get free, professional menus — saving thousands a year.
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Local businesses get guaranteed visibility in every takeout bag.
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Customers get menus they keep — with trusted local sponsors by their side.
Our Mission
To turn takeout menus into the most effective, community-driven marketing platform in the world.
Our Vision
Menus are just the start. We’re building a new ecosystem that blends physical, digital, and data-powered tools — creating a future where restaurants and local businesses grow together.
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Trust & Community First – Every restaurant, sponsor, and diner wins together.
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Exclusivity – No clutter, just one trusted business per category.
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Innovation – Always improving to deliver more for restaurants, sponsors, and diners.
Menus Powered by Local Business
How It Works
For Restaurants
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Step 1: Join Free
We design and print 10,000 full-color takeout menus and 100 durable in-house menus for your restaurant — at no cost to you. -
Step 2: Share Your Partners
You simply provide referrals to your most trusted local service providers (plumber, barber, real estate agent, etc.). -
Step 3: Stay Updated
We update takeout menus quarterly for both the restaurant and the sponsors, and your in-house menus annually, so offerings and specials always stay fresh.
✅ Result: You save thousands of dollars in menu costs every year, while strengthening ties with your local business community.
Sponsorships - Not Advertisers
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Step 1: Exclusive Placement
Your business gets one of only a handful of spots on each restaurant’s menu — locked in exclusively for your category (no competitors allowed). -
Step 2: Guaranteed Visibility
Your spot is printed directly onto menus that diners take home, keep on refrigerators, and use all year. That’s 10,000 guaranteed household impressions per campaign. -
Step 3: Community Credibility
Since restaurants hand-pick their trusted partners, your business enters the community through the warmest introduction possible.
✅ Result: You get year-round exposure at a fraction of the cost of postcards, mailers, or digital ads — with none of the guesswork.
"We’ve stumbled onto an advertising channel no one else saw. While everyone is busy fighting in the Facebook, Google, and Amazon ad wars — wasting fortunes on magazines, coupon packs, and mailers — we discovered the blue ocean: restaurant menus. That’s why it’s blowing up. We’re not playing the old game. We’ve created a new one that actually works."
Frequently Asked Questions - Restaurants
Do I really get menus for free?
Yes. Your 10,000 takeout menus and 100 in-house waterproof menus are fully funded by local advertisers. You’ll never pay for them.
How often are menus updated?
Takeout menus are updated quarterly so you can add specials, coupons, or events. In-house menus are updated annually — always free of charge.
What if I don’t have 10 local business referrals?
That’s okay. Most restaurants have more than enough connections, but if not, we’ll help fill the remaining spots.
Frequently Asked Questions - Exclusive Sponsors
How much does it cost to be a sponsor?
Sponsorship on the menu are less than a cup of coffee per day.
Are they exclusive?
Yes. Only one business per category (plumber, realtor, dentist, etc.) is allowed on a menu each year. Once you claim your spot, no competitor can take it.
Why is this better than postcards or Facebook ads?
Menus are used daily, kept in households year-round, and handed directly to diners by restaurants. No wasted impressions — just guaranteed, local exposure.
Didn’t see your question?
Reach out anytime at hello@takeouttrader.com or through our contact page.