Getting Found Locally
Topic 03
Opening hours that stay true
Keep hours honest
Holiday hours, early closes, and temporary changes must hit TTMenus and Google the same day.
In 30 seconds
- Compare today’s real hours to TTMenus and Google.
- Add holiday or event exceptions before you post about them.
- Make closing staff confirm hours when they lock up early.
Why this matters
A quick visual for busy owners.Replace with a real Google Business profile next to TTMenus listing screenshot when ready.Nothing burns trust like arriving to a closed kitchen after the menu said open. Hours are a product promise.
Habits
- Update early closes immediately
- Mirror changes on Google
- Quiet nearby alerts when closed
- Review hours every Sunday night
Example
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Visitors · After-hours traffic
- Views while closedWatch
- Phone while closedMissed chances
- Directions after closeRisk
- Hours accuracyMust be 100%
Recommendation
Update before you leaveIf you close early, change hours before staff go home so late browsers are not sent to an empty shop.
Data to decisions
| What you notice | What to do |
|---|
| Calls after posted close | Fix hours and after-hours message |
| Holiday confusion | Publish exceptions early |
| Nearby alerts at night | Align alert windows with open hours |
The takeaway
Accurate hours protect every other local marketing effort.
