SEO Lead

Sam Kowalski

Sam leads search at Nuxa. Former SEO lead at two restaurant tech companies, he focuses on the local-pack mechanics, schema, and content patterns that move ranking for independent operators competing against chains.

Technical SEOLocal searchSchema markup

Posts by Sam

May 6, 2026 · Local SEOLocal SEO for restaurants in 2026: how AI runs the 43-point audit for youGoogle scores your restaurant on 43 things you're probably not checking. Here's the full list, why most restaurants fail at it, and how an AI team can run the audit every day instead of once a quarter.Read post
Apr 15, 2026 · MarketingHow much does a restaurant website cost in 2026? Real quotes from 60 agenciesWe collected price quotes from 60 agencies and freelancers across the US, UK, and Australia. Here's what restaurants are actually paying — and what's worth paying for.Read post
Feb 15, 2026 · Local SEOWhy independent restaurants beat chains on Google Maps (and how to copy the playbook)In 14 of the 20 largest US metros, independent restaurants now outrank national chains in the local 3-pack. Here's why — and the chain playbook worth copying back.Read post
May 7, 2026 · Local SEOBest Restaurant SEO Tools in 202610 SEO tools restaurants actually use in 2026 — what each is good for, where each is overkill, and which free tools you should not skip.Read post