Case Study | Fleming’s Full-Funnel // Aug 10, 2025

From Siloed to Scalable: Fleming’s Full-Funnel Restaurant Marketing Reset

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse has always been known for its elevated dining experience. But as guest behaviors evolved post-pandemic and marketing channels worked in silos, the brand risked losing momentum. The Acquired Taste partnership delivered a reset: a fully integrated, full-funnel restaurant marketing strategy that revitalized traffic, strengthened guest relationships and set the stage for scalable growth.

Category: Fine Dining
Company Size: Medium-to-Large
Region: National
Solution: Development, Strategy, Tech Tools

+27%

ONLINE RESERVATIONS

+14%

REVENUE (ORGANIC & PAID)

30%

FASTER ADJUSTMENTS

Fleming's steak lineup: Dry-aged ribeye, bone-in ribeye, filet mignon, new york strip and the bone-in filet

THE Challenge

After rebounding from the pandemic, Fleming’s faced declining traffic and guest engagement. Digital efforts leaned heavily on paid media but lacked a holistic view of the guest journey or cross-channel cohesion.

THE Solution

Acquired Taste led a full digital transformation, shifting from siloed tactics to a connected, guest-centric approach spanning paid media, email, SEO, PR, UX, creative and analytics. Key improvements included:

  • Cross-Channel Cohesion: Campaigns were aligned across paid, organic and owned channels for a seamless restaurant marketing experience.
  • Guest Journey Mapping: Messaging and offers guided guests through every funnel stage, from awareness to loyalty.
  • Location-Specific Strategy: Campaigns supported awareness for newer restaurants while driving retention for established ones.
  • Creative & UX Enhancements: Digital experiences reflected the same premium service as in-restaurant.
  • Analytics & Agility: A new measurement framework enabled faster pivots and smarter, data-driven decisions.

THE Results

The integrated strategy reset Fleming’s digital presence, creating a scalable engine for growth. Post-launch results included:

  • Brand Alignment: Unified campaigns reinforced consistency across every channel.
  • Higher Conversions: Funnel-aligned messaging converted more first-time visitors into repeat guests.
  • Balanced Growth: Newer locations gained awareness, while established restaurants boosted loyalty.
  • Improved Guest Experience: A refreshed digital design smoothed reservations and elevated engagement.
  • Smarter Optimization: Clearer performance visibility drove more efficient marketing spend.

 

Fleming's Smoked Old Fashioned
Fleming's Tomahawk about to be sliced with a large knife by a chef in a black coat
Fleming's tomahawk being served on the table

THE Details

Collaborative Roadmapping

Acquired Taste partnered with leadership and regional teams to align national campaigns with local restaurant needs.

Omnichannel Creative System

A flexible creative system allowed assets to scale across paid ads, email, PR and social while staying true to Fleming’s premium brand.

Data-Backed Testing

Structured A/B testing of creative, offers and timing generated quick insights, driving performance gains within the first months post-launch.

Technology & Tracking Integration

Unified analytics and custom dashboards gave Fleming’s visibility into guest behaviors, funnel performance and ROI.

Team Enablement

Hands-on training empowered the marketing team to manage campaigns, interpret data and act on insights with confidence.

Why It Matters

At its core, this transformation was about turning fragmented restaurant marketing into a high-performing growth operation. With integrated strategy and smarter execution, Fleming’s not only reengaged guests but also unlocked a repeatable model for long-term business performance.

“The shift to a fully integrated strategy changed the game. We’re finally connecting the dots between what guests see, feel, and do—on every channel.”

— Amyra Finamore

Head of Marketing at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Fleming's logo on the Acquired Taste branding graphic

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