Thank you to our sponsors
318 Restaurant Week
Become A Sponsor
318 Restaurant Week is an immersive initiative of Visit Shreveport-Bossier to raise awareness of Shreveport-Bossier’s diverse culinary scene, filled with special deals for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as multiple exclusive dining experiences designed by local chefs inviting you on a journey to discover their unique flavor, style and soul. In addition to reveling in the incredible culinary scene, 318 Restaurant Week brings the Shreveport-Bossier community together to share bites, love, and pride. It is no surprise that 318 Restaurant Week is loved by the community and beyond!
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With 61 participating restaurants located across Caddo and Bossier Parishes, the 2024 marketing campaign for 318 Restaurant Week generated over 14,000 impressions in just two
weeks. With over 600 check-ins at local restaurants, 7,100 app users, a 61% increase of social media reach and over 28 interviews highlighting restaurant specials and exclusive dining
experiences, the media attention alone surpassed the goals and expectations based on the year prior. Sponsors are provided with opportunities for valuable exposure to both locals
and visitors through each of these platforms.The unique and broad scope of this campaign allows numerous opportunities to introduce your business to visitors from multiple markets along i-10 and i-20, such as Dallas and New
Orleans. In 2024, 74.3% of visitors to the Shreveport-Bossier area were from out of state, 21% of restaurant spend came from visitors and the average spend per visitor was $128. In
addition to restaurant spend, visitors also contributed to the economy by shopping locally and enjoying attractions. The average retail spend during 318 Restaurant Week was $240 and the
average attraction spend was $96.There is no doubt that 318 Restaurant Week generates an economic impact to Shreveport- Bossier, and the team at Visit Shreveport-Bossier is prepared to surpass these statistics in 2025. Valuable support from sponsors is crucial in making this possible. Sponsorships of this initiative directly benefit the participating restaurants by strengthening the exposure and providing resources for success. Your generosity helps ensure the continued success of this community-wide initiative to support local businesses.
As a partner, your company can join Visit Shreveport-Bossier to create a positive and lasting change in the area’s culinary community. We ask that you kindly consider this one-of-a-kind partnership for the 2025 318 Restaurant Week by participating in one of our exclusive opportunities on this form. Thank you for your consideration and feel free to reach out should you need further assistance.
