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      Written by Marylise Trépanier

      Back of House Tech Expert | Published 10/18/2025

      In today’s digital age, your restaurant’s online reputation can make or break your business. Reviews, ratings, and customer feedback don’t just influence where people eat. They define your brand’s credibility. With so many platforms and changes, keeping up can feel overwhelming. That’s where the right technology steps in.

      Reputation management and customer experience tools help you stay on top of online reviews, respond faster, and use feedback to improve service, strengthen loyalty, and drive repeat visits.

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      Why Reputation Management Matters 

      Your guests are already talking about you online. Make sure you’re part of the conversation. Whether it’s turning a 3-star review into a 5-star experience or collecting real-time feedback, reputation management platforms help restaurants maintain trust and visibility in a crowded market.

      How These Tools Help

      1. Centralize your reviews. Track and reply to feedback platforms.
      2. Automate the hard stuff. Get AI-powered help responding to reviews.
      3. Turn insights into action. Use customer feedback to improve experience and operations.
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      Our Top Picks

      Our expert team of restaurant technology consultants have identified their top choices for reputation management and customer experience tool for you to check out. It’s important to carefully consider your restaurant's needs before making an investment.

      Disclaimer: Any paid partnerships have no influence on our evaluations and suggestions. All our opinions are our own.

      Localyser
      GREAT FOR GROUPS AND MULTI-UNIT

      Up to 25% off first 3 months

      Track, reply to, and analyze online reviews across every major platform. Localyser automates the process, helping operators turn reviews into marketing opportunities.

      Features Section Features

      • Automated review requests via email & SMS to customers
      • Unified dashboard pulling reviews from multiple platforms (Google, Yelp, UberEats, etc.)
      • Feedback filtering that redirects complaints offline
      • AI-powered insights reporting across locations and competitor comparisons

      Where it Excels Where it excels

      Built specifically for restaurant groups and multi-location operations, Localyser makes review management effortless and turns every guest interaction into a growth opportunity.

      Support Support

      Offers onboarding help and live support via dashboard, helping teams respond faster to reviews and track results.

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      Pricing is quote-based.
      Libro
      GREAT FOR FULL SERVICE

      20% off annually

      Manage reservations and waitlists, increase Google Reviews, and engage customers directly without high commission fees.

      Features Section Features

      • Unlimited reservations and integration with “Reserve with Google”

      • Floor-plan management and automated table seating for efficient operations

      • Built-in review capture and post-visit survey tools

      • Marketing modules for guest contact, waitlists, and event ticketing

      Where it Excels Where it excels

      Ideal for full-service restaurants wanting not just reservations but guest engagement tools, including reviews, in one platform.

      Support Support

      Libro provides setup assistance, training resources, and responsive customer service for restaurants getting up to speed.

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      Starts at $119/month for Essential plan, $139/month for Advanced, with annual-billing discounts.
      Benbria
      GREAT FOR QUICK FEEDBACK

      Up to 30% Off Monthly

      Real-time feedback collection that gives you actionable insights into guest satisfaction, food quality, and service.ol

      Features Section Features

      • Real time guest feedback collection via kiosk, mobile, web, messaging channels

      • Shared inbox for guest messaging across channels (WhatsApp, SMS, email)

      • Custom dashboards and analytics for operations and guest sentiment 

      • Automated workflows to escalate issues and trigger programs

      Where it Excels Where it excels

      Excellent for restaurants with physical locations who want to capture immediate feedback, recover dissatisfied customers quickly, and drive consistent guest experience improvements.

      Support Support

      Benbria provides dedicated onboarding and support; customers praise its partnership-style service and responsiveness.

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      Pricing is quote-based.
      Paytronix
      GREAT AS ONE INTEGRATED SOLUTION

      A proven guest engagement platform combining loyalty, communication, and reputation management into one integrated solution.

      Features Section Features

      • Ordering, loyalty, and gift card capabilities in one system

      • Omnichannel marketing automation with data tied to actual spend

      • Guest profile insights to personalize offers and boost order frequency

      • Review alerts and messaging workflows instantly

      Where it Excels Where it excels

      For restaurant operators who view customer experience and loyalty as strategic growth levers, Paytronix connects data, marketing and operations into one platform.

      Support Support

      Paytronix offers high-touch onboarding, dedicated customer success teams, and advanced analytics support.

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      Pricing is quote-based. 
      Froogal
      GREAT FOR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

      Up to 20% off

      A powerful dashboard that helps multi-location operators manage business listings, earn more reviews, and social media engagement in one place.

      Features Section Features

      • Content scheduling across multiple social platforms 

      • Bulk-schedule posts, team-approval workflows, and collaboration tools

      • Analytics and reporting for social performance, brand mentions and review engagement

      • Dashboards and strong integration options (Canva, Slack, Zapier)

      Where it Excels Where it excels

      Great for restaurants, including multi-location or franchises, looking to manage social presence, engage guests, track reviews and amplify their brand from a single platform.

      Support Support

      SocialPilot offers email, chat and phone support with onboarding resources; higher tiers include dedicated account management.

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      Starts at $30/monthly. 
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