Brand marketing & growth strategy for restaurants, breweries, and third spaces
You don’t need more hustle. You need a system.
I help small-but-mighty restaurants & venues build their online brand and turn curiosity into loyal customers.
So you can increase profit and grow confidently without burning out on marketing.
Let's talk about what's holding your growth back- and what to do about it.
* Social Media Strategy * Restaurant Brand Strategy * Website Design & Optimization * SEO & Digital Presence * Loyalty & Guest Retention * Expansion Strategy * Taproom & Venue Growth * Interior Experience Design * Graphic Design & Visual Identity
* Social Media Strategy * Restaurant Brand Strategy * Website Design & Optimization * SEO & Digital Presence * Loyalty & Guest Retention * Expansion Strategy * Taproom & Venue Growth * Interior Experience Design * Graphic Design & Visual Identity
Supporting independent restaurants, breweries, and third spaces in Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco and across the Bay Area.
Hi! I’m Lindsey Vontz - founder of Uncommon Growth Studio.
I help local brick & mortar businesses build sharper brands and smarter marketing systems.
After more than a decade leading global marketing teams and large-scale brand campaigns, I now partner directly with community-rooted businesses to clarify their messaging, show up in the right places, and drive sustainable growth.
My approach blends strategic clarity with practical execution, making marketing feel less overwhelming, and more effective.
Curious if this is the right fit?
Let’s chat.
Who I help:
Independent restaurants, breweries, cafes, and third spaces that want clearer branding, a stronger digital presence, and more consistent revenue, or are looking to scale and expand.
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A brand that feels like you and grows sustainably
Messaging, visuals, and positioning that reflect your values and move your business forward.
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Systems that save time (and stress)
No more scattered efforts. You’ll get tools, workflows, and templates that make marketing manageable.
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A digital presence that actually works
From SEO to social to signage, we help you show up where it counts and turn curiosity into customers.
Case Studies
Headlands Brewing
Expansion from 1 to 4 locations in under 3 years.
Multi location brand and digital expansion.
The Bridge Yard
100% growth in inquiries and 80% increase in event bookings.
Venue brand repositioning and booking systems
Arthur Mac’s
Launched 2nd location, 3rd on the horizon.
Restaurant SEO and digital overhaul
What Clients Are Saying
"Our brand had been treading water when Lindsey overhauled our look, messaging and market positioning. She refined our story, came up with an amazing new tagline, launched a modernized, improved and more inclusive logo, website, and digital presence, and led the revamp of our packaging - resulting in a more impactful presence on the shelf.
Her ability to identify what matters and what doesn’t has taken the Headlands brand to another level.”
-Austin Sharp, CEO of Headlands
"I didn't realize how scrappy our marketing was until Lindsey came in and established a foundation for us. Lindsey understands the nuance of our business - she quickly understood what we wanted to achieve, and helped us nail it almost immediately.
Lindsey's support and creativity provided us a concise brand that we are very proud of."
- Jordan DiGiorgio, Cofounder of Arthur Mac’s Tap & Snack
"Lindsey revamped my website and I couldn't be happier with the end results. She gave the site a fresh update and really narrowed in on what makes my business special. She also added SEO optimization, so my website is easier to find. She really cares about your goals and how to set your business apart.”
-Kate Morrow, Owner of Resurrect
"Partnering with Lindsey was a turning point for The Bridge Yard. She brought clarity to our brand, elevated our digital presence, and helped us position the venue in a way that resonates with our ideal clients and collaborators. Her strategic insight and creative output made a measurable impact on our visibility, inquiries, and overall growth."
- Andrew Jones, CEO, Oakland Venue Management
"Lindsey was wonderful to work with. I gave her a couple of ideas on what my vision was and she went above and beyond. I highly recommend using her! "
- Therese Livingston, Proprietor at WILDATARTS
HOW IT WORKS
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Uncover the gaps in your brand, messaging, customer journey, and digital footprint.
So you can stop guessing and start growing
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Build a cohesive, ownable brand system—messaging, visuals, content strategy, SEO, and tools your team can actually use.
So your business looks and sounds like one your best customers would talk about.
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Roll it out across your channels, train your team, and bring everything to life.
Your new brand and systems doesn’t live in a PDF - they go to work.
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Optional monthly support to keep momentum going without the cost of full-time staff, only if you need it.
