Create Your Deals

Deals are the main way customers discover your restaurant on Let’sChow.

Examples of deals:

Deal Cover image – The deal cover image is the main image that represents your deal across LetsChow. It is the first thing customers see when browsing deals, so it plays a big role in whether someone clicks on your offer.
- Your deal cover image is displayed in:
  - Deal listings
  - Restaurant pages
  - Featured deal sections
  - Deals map popups
- Good Eamples:
  - A close-up of a burger + fries for a combo deal
  - Sushi platter for a sushi special
  - Cocktails for a happy hour deal
- What to avoid:
  - Big image files, it will be rejected on upload
  - Blurry or low quality photos
  - Too dark or poorly lit photos
  - Photos Overloaded with text (preferably no text)
  - Generic stock images that don’t match your food
  - Logos only (use your logo in the restaurant profile, not here)
- ⓘ Maximum uploads: 1 files.
- ⓘ File types supported: .png, .jpg, .jpeg.
- ⓘ Max file size 250kb, feel free to compress your images on tinypng.com before uploading it on here.

Deal title – The deal title is the first thing users see when browsing deals.
- It should be:
  - Clear
  - Short
  - Attractive
- A good deal title quickly tells users what they’re getting.
- Examples:
  - “2-for-1 Burger Special”
  - “R99 Lunch Combo”
  - “Half Price Sushi Wednesdays”
- 💡 Tip: Focus on the offer + value.

Cuisine – Cuisine describes the type of food that the deal offers.
- This helps users filter and discover relevant deals.
- Examples:
  - Italian
  - Mexican
  - Sushi
  - Burgers
  - 💡 Tip: Choose the cuisine that best represents your core offering, not everything on your menu.

Meal Type – Meal Type tells customers when the deal is best suited.
- This helps customers find deals based on time of day.
- Examples:
  - Breakfast
  - Lunch
  - Dinner
  - Drinks / Happy Hour
  - All Day
- 💡 Tip: Match the deal to when customers are most likely to use it.

Budget – Budget helps users understand the price level of your deal.
- It’s used for filtering deals across the platform.
- Options:
  - R → Budget-friendly
  - RR → Mid-range
  - RRR → Premium
- 💡 Tip: Be honest — setting the correct budget improves trust and conversions.

Dine Type – Dine Type tells users how they can redeem the deal.
- Options:
  - Dine In → Must be used at the restaurant
  - Takeaway → Can be collected
- 💡 Tip: If your deal is flexible, consider allowing both options.
Price – The price shows the cost of the deal offer.
- This can be only be a fixed price (e.g. R99 or R250)
- 💡 Tip: Make the value obvious — users should instantly understand the savings.

Description – The description gives more detail about the deal.
- Use this space to explain:
  - What’s included
  - Portion sizes
  - Special items
  - Why it’s a great deal
- Example:
  - “Enjoy a juicy beef burger with fries and a soft drink for only R99. Available weekdays during lunch hours.”
- 💡 Tip: Keep it simple and easy to scan — avoid long paragraphs.

Terms & Conditions – Terms & Conditions explain any rules or limitations for the deal.
- This helps avoid confusion and sets clear expectations.
- Examples:
  - Valid Mondays to Fridays only
  - Not valid on public holidays
  - Limited to one deal per table
  - While stocks last
  - Booking required
- 💡 Tip: Always include anything that might affect the customer experience.

Deal Expiration – Deal Expiration sets how long the deal is available.
- This creates urgency and helps keep deals relevant.
- Options:
  - No expiration (ongoing deal)
  - Specific end date
- 💡 Tip: Limited-time deals often perform better because they create urgency.

Days – Days specify which days of the week the deal is available.
- This helps users plan when to visit.
- Examples:
  - Monday – Friday
  - Weekends only
  - Wednesdays only
  - Daily
- 💡 Tip: Be specific — this reduces customer frustration.

Once published, your deal will appear in the Let’sChow deal listings and on the deals map.