Case study No. 2: dean’s italian steakhouse
After the successful launch of the Dean’s Italian Steakhouse brand in Charlotte, North Carolina, they sought to open a new location in downtown Austin, Texas. I oversaw the profile launch, growth strategy, influencer outreach, and creative direction. Within its first 3 months of opening, the restaurant grew by 3,000 followers, gained 5,350+ website clicks, and garnered 4,000+ organic engagements. The profile quickly surpassed the follower count of its original location, successfully establishing its presence in the Austin market. The brand will go on to build a third location in San Antonio, Texas in 2025.

Creative Direction: Karen Espronceda PC: Jane Yun and Karen Espronceda
![[image] - 5158135.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66467df119fad6412b3035bf/66d94947-d960-4ee3-8a3a-2327d68f0e70/%5Bimage%5D+-+5158135.jpeg)
![[image] - 6000560.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66467df119fad6412b3035bf/4d07290f-595e-4e3d-a32a-327c59d6f32f/%5Bimage%5D+-+6000560.jpeg)
![[image] - 8237859.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66467df119fad6412b3035bf/2766cf68-259c-418b-8331-35cd2f034d2f/%5Bimage%5D+-+8237859.jpeg)
![[image] - 7927231.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66467df119fad6412b3035bf/db5742e9-a499-4c60-809d-80a5cdc83100/%5Bimage%5D+-+7927231.jpeg)