FAQ
Questions About Placemats, Menus & Jazzy
Straight answers for advertisers, restaurant owners, and contest players. Still curious? Call (941) 726-0344.
Advertising
Advertising on Placemats and Menus
How Much Does It Cost to Advertise on a Restaurant Placemat in Sarasota?
One-year placemat advertising agreements with Jazzy Dogs Publishing start at $300. Each restaurant location is priced differently based on its distribution, so the rate depends on the restaurant you choose. Call (941) 726-0344 for current rates.
How Many People Will See My Placemat Ad?
Jazzy Dogs Publishing prints over 1 million placemats a year. Every diner seated at a participating restaurant gets a fresh placemat, so your ad sits in front of them for the entire meal.
Which Restaurants Can My Ad Appear In?
Jazzy Dogs Publishing places ads in restaurants across Sarasota, Nokomis, Venice, and Bradenton, including Basil’s, JR’s Old Packinghouse Cafe, Rico’s Pizzeria, Paradise Grill, Nonna’s Pizza, and Raffurty’s Bar & Grill. You choose the locations closest to your customers.
Do You Design the Ad for Me?
Yes. Jazzy Dogs Publishing works with professionally trained graphic artists who can create your placemat or menu ad. If you already have artwork, we can place it for you.
Is Placemat Advertising Cheaper Than Other Media?
Placemat and menu advertising costs less than TV, radio, print, and online advertising, and it reaches diners who are sitting and reading. Donna K Insurance calls it their number one source of leads.
Restaurants
For Restaurants
What Are Your Restaurant Menus Made Of?
Jazzy Dogs Publishing prints menus on waterproof, germproof, and tear-proof material that is 5X stronger than laminate, so menus survive spills, sanitizing, and busy seasons.
Why Use Disposable Placemats?
A fresh placemat gives every guest a clean surface and is thrown away after the meal. Many restaurants also include a short mealtime prayer at the top, which guests often comment on.
What Else Can Jazzy Dogs Publishing Print?
Beyond placemats and menus, Jazzy Dogs Publishing and its print partners produce brochures, business cards, banners, auto magnets, signs, and logos.
Can You Help My Restaurant With Online Reviews?
Yes. Jazzy Dogs Publishing partners with VisionPRM, which offers tools to manage reviews from multiple sources in one place. Responding to reviews affects how visible your restaurant is online.
Find Jazzy contest
The Find Jazzy Contest
What Is the Find Jazzy Contest?
Jazzy is the Jazzy Dogs Publishing mascot, a bass-playing dog in sunglasses. He hides inside one advertiser’s ad on participating placemats and menus. Diners who find him can enter for a chance to win.
How Do I Enter the Find Jazzy Contest?
Once you find Jazzy, contact Jazzy Dogs Publishing through the contact page or by calling (941) 726-0344. Tell us which restaurant’s placemat or menu you were reading and which advertiser’s ad Jazzy was in.
Can I Enter More Than Once?
Yes. Every time you find Jazzy on a placemat or menu is another chance to win. Call (941) 726-0344 for full contest details.
Company
About the Company
Who Owns Jazzy Dogs Publishing?
Jazzy Dogs Publishing is owned by Jeff and Lisa Johnson. They started the company in Nokomis, Florida in March 2015, and their first customer was Dutch Valley Restaurant in Sarasota.
Where Is Jazzy Dogs Publishing Located and What Areas Do You Serve?
Jazzy Dogs Publishing is based at 204 Millet Pl, Nokomis, FL 34275, and works with restaurants and advertisers in Sarasota, Nokomis, Venice, Bradenton, Siesta Key, Englewood, and Tampa.
When Can I Reach Jazzy Dogs Publishing?
Jazzy Dogs Publishing is available Monday through Saturday. Call (941) 726-0344 or send a message through the contact page.
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Put Your Business on the Table
We print over 1 million placemats a year for restaurants across the Suncoast. Rates depend on the restaurant you choose.
1-year agreements from
$300*
*Each placemat location is priced differently based on distribution.