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Make Your Chicago Brand Unforgettable.

We're BrandForge — a bold, data-smart creative agency for Chicago restaurants and local businesses. Fast consultations, clear next steps, and work that drives customers through your door.

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Based in Chicago — we run in-person shoots across the city and suburbs, strategic planning for regional chains, and remote campaigns for national brands.

Studio HQWest Loop, Chicago By appointment: Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm CT 48-hour lead time for local visits

Local Credentials

  • Licensed production kit
  • IL business registration
  • City permits handled
  • Chicago business references

For shoot bookings, include preferred dates and venue photos. Multi-location inquiries, note number of sites and monthly budget.

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Everything you need to know about working with BrandForge.

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Free Resources

Local Menu Marketing Playbook

5 tactics Chicago restaurants use to turn walk-ins into repeat diners. Downloadable checklist and real examples.

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Weekend Rush Ads

A step-by-step guide to running short-burst Meta & TikTok campaigns that fill tables within 72 hours.

Loyalty SMS Templates

8 high-converting messages (welcome, birthday, win-back, limited-time) with timing and legal tips.

Shoot Day Cheat Sheet

How to prep staff, props, and plating for a 90-minute content sprint that yields 12+ ready-to-post assets.

Local Collabs Playbook

Finding, briefing, and compensating micro-influencers in Chicago to generate UGC and foot traffic.