"Significantly higher percentages (of diners) indicate an intent to return or recommend a casual dining establishment when the restaurant was rated as being 'excellent' on offering healthy dining options..."

- Maritz Research Hospitality Group

Participation Information

Can my restaurant participate?

Any and all restaurants are encouraged to participate in HealthDiningFinder.com - you don't have to be a "healthy" restaurant. If you have a sincere interest in working with HEALTHY DINING to identify (or in some cases, modify) at least a few options that will appeal to health- and weight-conscious diners, you are encouraged to be included on this website.

We welcome:

  • restaurants - all types of cuisines, from one-unit establishments to nationwide chains
  • juice bars
  • bakeries
  • markets
  • delis
  • hotel restaurants
  • caterers
  • home meal services

What do I get as a participating restaurant?

The following information about your restaurant will be posted on HealthyDiningFinder.com:
  • names and descriptions of 4-10 menu items with corresponding nutrition information
  • address and phone number for all your locations
  • a link to a map and directions to your locations.
  • your restaurant logo
  • a descriptive paragraph about your restaurant, including a price range for your menu items
  • a link to your website (optional)
  • a printable coupon (optional)

HEALTHY DINING will also provide you, upon request:

  • A Certificate of Recognition, signed by the presidents of the National Restaurant Association and HEALTHY DINING. Suitable for framing, this certificate commends your restaurant for contributing to the health and well-being of your community (one for each location).
  • HealthyDiningFinder.com window stickers for all your locations.
  • Authorization to use the HealthyDiningFinder.com logo in connection with your menu and in your advertising and marketing materials
  • A "tool kit" of strategies and tips for increasing your business through your healthier options. Many organizations, businesses, and segments of the community will want to know about your HEALTHY DINING choices. We help you attract these potential new customers.

For an additional charge, restaurants may order laminated HEALTHY DINING menus. Customized for your restaurant, these menus make it easy for guests to learn more about your HEALTHY DINING items - and easier for your servers to assist health-conscious guests.


For information about additional products and services, please see Nutrition Services .

Benefits of participating:

Restaurants enjoy many benefits when they meet the needs of the growing numbers of consumers following healthier lifestyles, including:
  • increased customer loyalty - guests return more often
  • word of mouth referrals - guests tell their health-conscious friends about you
  • an enhanced image in the community as an industry leader
  • elimination of the "veto factor" - one potential guest won't steer an entire party to another restaurant because yours doesn't offer what she (or he) is looking for

Publicity through HealthyDiningFinder.com

A major media campaign – targeting television, radio, print, and the Internet – was launched in March 2007 and will continue.

In addition, HealthyDiningFinder.com will be extensively and continuously promoted through the newsletters and websites of many entities interested in helping Americans manage their weight, reduce risk for disease, and control health care costs. These entities include:

  • dietitians, physicians, and other health professionals
  • health insurance companies, HMOs and hospitals
  • weight management programs and fitness centers
  • community groups
  • businesses and business organizations
  • government agencies
  • organizations for women, travelers, baby boomers, seniors, etc.