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    Lone Star Diner

    Family-owned restaurant · Marfa, TX · 2024 · social + marketing

    before
    After: Lone Star Diner brand identity and neon signage
    after

    what was frustrating them

    a diner reopening after 30 years under new family ownership, tight budget, hard opening date, and a community watching closely.

    what i changed

    • opening-week press kit with three story angles, sent to 22 outlets
    • 14-day social launch sequence
    • menu system, signage, and staff merch to match

    services used

    • social strategy
    • content calendar
    • captions in your voice
    • local campaigns

    what happened after

    • sold outopening weekend
    • 9press features, 2 TV segments
    • 8.4kinstagram followers in 30 days

    "My grandfather would have recognized the place. That was the only thing that mattered to me."

    Sarah & Jacob T., Owners

    bestie note from Ash

    the food was never the problem. the posting rhythm was. one voice, one calendar, and locals started showing up because of the feed.

    what you get if you work with me

    a reviewed brand, a clear plan, and a finished asset you actually want to show off.