Key facts
- Filter the Restaurants industry or NAICS 722511 for full service and 722513 for limited service, then target the Owner job level and add General Manager.
- Independent restaurants have one owner who decides; restaurant groups with several locations add a director of operations.
- Lunch runs until about 2, and prep for dinner starts around 4.
- The hours in between are when owners and general managers return calls and read email.
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- RevealEmail and phone, one contact each.
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Independents, groups and franchises
| Type | Who decides | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Independent | Owner | Often on site every day; reachable. |
| Restaurant group | Owner plus director of operations | Central decisions across locations. |
| Franchise location | Franchisee, within brand rules | Many vendors are set by the brand. |
The 2 to 4 p.m. window
Restaurant staff work during meals. Lunch runs until about 2, and prep for dinner starts around 4. The hours in between are when owners and general managers return calls and read email. Monday and Tuesday are slower days at many restaurants.
The Buzzlist filters for restaurants
Open Find and set these filters.
| Filter | Set it to |
|---|---|
| Industry & keywords: industry | Restaurants |
| Industry & keywords: NAICS codes | 722511, 722513 |
| Job titles | Owner, General Manager, Director of Operations, Executive Chef |
| Seniority level | Owner, Partner, Director |
| Company size | 11 to 50 employees, 51 to 100 employees |
| Location | Your states, cities, or ZIP codes with a 5 to 100 mile radius |
Restaurants employ many part-time staff, so a single location can show 11 to 50 people. Multi-location groups often show 51 to 500.
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What owners worry about
- Food and labor costs, often the two biggest line items.
- Staffing and turnover.
- Delivery app fees.
- Slow nights midweek.
Mistakes
- Calling at noon or 7 p.m.
- Pitching a franchise location on something the brand controls.
- Assuming the executive chef controls spending; at many places only food purchasing.
Is the restaurants data any good?
Many independent restaurants use a free email provider address or one shared inbox. Buzzlist shows the check status on paid plans where it has one, and labels catch-all domains.
Paid contacts include standard verification, catch-all addresses are never called verified, and Buzz Send hard bounces return the contact on paid plans.
Questions about restaurants data
When is the best time to call a restaurant owner?
Between about 2 and 4 p.m., after lunch and before dinner service.
What NAICS code do restaurants use?
722511 for full service and 722513 for limited service, such as counter service and fast casual.
Can I find restaurant owners in Chicago?
Yes. Pick the city or a ZIP radius. Our answer on restaurant owners in Chicago walks through it.
