Does your restaurant need a website?

Well, seems like a simple question, right? Not entirely. But yes.

So does your restaurant need a website? If you're a local restaurant with home-cooked-style meals or if you cater mostly to locals?

Being online seems to be a must these days. A website is good but while you are still contemplating on getting one, you may get a facebook or twitter page for your company for the time being.

Here are a few criteria before you go sign a web development contract.

1. BIGGER FUTURE PLANS.

If you have a plan to expand the business to a level that it would need promotions beyond your locale, then get a website.

2. MAJOR TOURISM PLAYER

If your restaurant is a major restaurant in your area, especially if your area is a popular or upcoming destination, then get a website. Tourists going to a certain destination search ahead of their travel for places to go to, restaurants and hotels online.

3. UNIQUE MENU OR RESTAURANT CONCEPT

The world is always on the lookout for a unique eat.

4. BRAND

If you are building your brand for expansion or franchise, a website is always a good tool.