[Free Online Seminar] Win with Google AI (GEO) x Instagram! Latest Customer Acquisition Techniques for Restaurants to Get "Chosen" ~Break Free from Gourmet Site Dependence! What Restaurants Should Do Now in the AI Era~ Held June 24 (Wed)

Locaop Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; President: Masaki Agata; hereinafter referred to as Locaop) will hold a free online seminar on Wednesday, June 24, from 2:00 PM, titled "Win with Google AI (GEO) x Instagram! Latest Customer Acquisition Techniques for Restaurants to Get 'Chosen' ~Break Free from Gourmet Site Dependence! What Restaurants Should Do Now in the AI Era~." The customer acquisition environment surrounding restaurants has changed significantly in recent years. Previously, people primarily searched for restaurants on gourmet sites, but now the entry points for information before visiting a store have diversified, including Google Maps, Instagram, reviews, and AI-driven information suggestions. In addition to the deliciousness of the food and the good location, how the store appears in search results, whether the charm of the store is conveyed through photos and posts, and whether a sense of security can be gained from reviews are becoming crucial factors that influence visits and reservations. On the other hand, many restaurants, busy with daily operations, find it difficult to manage information dissemination and Google Maps optimization. This seminar will provide a clear explanation of the mindset needed to be chosen in the AI era and practical measures that restaurants aiming for customer acquisition independent of gourmet sites should take now. Title Win with Google AI (GEO) x Instagram! Latest Customer Acquisition Techniques for Restaurants to Get "Chosen" ~Break Free from Gourmet Site Dependence! What Restaurants Should Do Now in the AI Era~ Date and Time June 24 (Wed) 14:00 - 15:00 Venue Online Participation Fee Free Click here to apply for the free online seminar Lecture Content In 2026, users' store selection has completely shifted from "searching on portal sites" to "consulting AI for their needs." Are you proposing your store as the "sole correct answer" to specific queries like, "In this neighborhood, is there a family-friendly cafe with organic vegetable dishes that's delicious and in a detached house?" This seminar will reveal the latest strategy to automatically get your store recommended as a "popular local spot" by Google AI (GEO) simply by adding a concise phrase that AI can easily recognize to "food videos" and "in-store photos" posted on Instagram. We will deliver a winning scheme for 2026 that fills your restaurant to capacity with your target audience by linking Instagram's "visual information" with Google Maps' "location information," without relying on gourmet site advertising fees. What you will learn in this seminar: Store keyword strategy for the GEO era that gets AI to recommend you as the "first choice." Instagram x Visual Communication Techniques to make people think "I want to go!" Systematizing "Community-based MEO x Reviews" without relying on advertising costs. Recommended for: Restaurant owners and managers who want to break free from monthly listing fees on gourmet sites and the competitive race of "star ratings" against other stores. Those who feel that uploading food photos to Instagram is not translating into actual "visits" or "reservations." Those whose store's "culinary strengths" or "spatial appeal" are not reaching their desired target audience due to numerous nearby competitors. Speakers Tomofumi Hamano, Manager, Direct Sales Department Originally from Wakayama Prefecture. While involved in solving corporate recruitment challenges as a recruitment advertising salesperson, he realized the importance of solving issues for business growth, including not only recruitment but also customer acquisition and sales improvement. Driven by a desire to support companies from a broader perspective, he joined Locaop Co., Ltd. in 2021. After engaging in building relationships with partner companies and expanding sales channels as an agency liaison salesperson, he took on new customer development as a direct sales representative. He currently oversees overall customer support as the head of the Customer Success department. He has been involved in supporting the customer acquisition of many companies and stores, focusing on Google Business Profile optimization and MEO measures, and providing web marketing support that leads to results. Keita Watanabe, Direct Sales Department Originally from Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. Joined Locaop Co., Ltd. in 2025. He has worked in various industries, including travel agencies, hotels, and restaurants. He has experienced the front lines during peak seasons, consistently engaging in everything from customer service to customer acquisition strategies and operational improvements – a "self-made" type. His motto is "Just try it" and "See it through," rather than theoretical approaches, and he values a persistent pursuit of results. He is currently engaged in web consulting, primarily supporting Google Business Profile optimization. He works alongside clients with the same perspective, providing customer acquisition support with execution power and speed. Service Introduction About "Locaop" The service "Locaop" provided by Locaop Co., Ltd. is a tool that solves various store operation challenges, from customer acquisition to visits and repeat business, with a focus on Google Maps (MEO) optimization. It is a platform that integrates essential functions for store operations, including Google Maps optimization, 24-hour online booking, surveys to clarify customer needs, review promotion, and a simple website creation tool. Locaop Service Site: https://locaop.jp/ Request Locaop Information: https://locaop.jp/download/ About "Loca Studio" "Loca Studio" is a service where dedicated staff handle Instagram posting operations simply by sending photo materials taken during daily operations. It eliminates the burden for stores that have photos on their smartphones but lack the time for editing and posting, enabling continuous information dissemination. Content posted on Instagram is automatically linked to the "Updates" section of Google Business Profile (Google Maps). This allows for simultaneous outreach to both SNS users and search users (MEO) with a single material submission, preventing lost opportunities in web marketing. Loca Studio: https://locaop.jp/locastudio/ Request Loca Studio Information: https://form.k3r.jp/locaop/locastudio_download Company Profile Company Name: Locaop Co., Ltd. Location: Prime Gate Umeda 9-E, 2-2 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Representative: Masaki Agata, Representative Director URL: https://locaop.co.jp/ Capital: 90,000,000 yen Business Activities: Deployment of proprietary SaaS product "Locaop" (Local Marketing DX Platform) Comprehensive web marketing (Local area marketing business, web advertising centered on listing ads and SNS ads, website creation leading to sales increases, SEO support, MEO support) Development, sales, and support of marketing tools for stores Supportive consulting (Consulting-based in-house support business)