Best Eats. Exclusive Reach.
Welcome
Who We Are
Takeout Trader was founded with one simple idea: restaurants deserve free, professional menus — and local businesses deserve affordable, guaranteed visibility. By combining these two needs, we’ve created a platform where restaurants save thousands each year and advertisers build brand recognition directly in their communities.
Our Mission
To reinvent restaurant menus as a community-driven growth platform that supports independent restaurants and local businesses alike.
Our Vision
To become the Microsoft of Menus — connecting physical, digital, and data-driven tools into one unified ecosystem that powers restaurant growth worldwide.
Our Values
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Trust & Community First – Every restaurant, advertiser, and diner benefits.
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Exclusivity – No clutter, just one trusted partner per business type.
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Innovation – We constantly improve for restaurants, advertisers, and diners.
Why It Matters
Restaurants get what they need most — reliable, updated menus at zero cost. Businesses get what they need most — year-round exposure that’s affordable and effective. Diners get what they need most — easy access to menus they’ll actually keep and use.
Takeout Trader isn’t just a service. It’s a movement to bring restaurants and local businesses closer together, one menu at a time.
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 your takeout menus quarterly and your in-house menus annually, so your 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.
For Advertisers
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Step 1: Exclusive Placement
Your business gets one of only 12 ad spots on each restaurant’s menu — locked in exclusively for your category (no competitors allowed). -
Step 2: Guaranteed Visibility
Your ad is printed directly on 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’re building an exclusive local business network inside the most trusted place in town — your restaurant’s own menu.
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 - Advertisers
How much does it cost to advertise?
Ad spots range from $497–$588 per year (or less than $49/month if paid annually).
Are ads 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.