More Than
Just a Menu
OUR STORY
Dan and Elizabeth started The Puzzle Paper after noticing something that bothered them: technology often pulls people apart instead of bringing them together. You’ve seen it—families sitting in restaurants, everyone staring at their phones instead of talking while they wait for their food.
“What if waiting time could become connection time?”
Dan, with his background in advertising, saw two opportunities at once. Kids’ menus were the natural place to start, but they needed to be more engaging and useful than the standard versions most restaurants offer. At the same time, he realized that many business owners care about supporting real family time and are also the ones who most want to reach those families with their message and branding.
“Help people connect over dinner while giving neighborhood businesses a more thoughtful way to reach them.“
So Dan and Elizabeth created seasonal activity menus that do three key things:
- Keep guests engaged with a variety of puzzles and activities that change throughout the year.
- Give advertising partners meaningful exposure with an audience that’s actually present and paying attention.
- Each menu features the restaurant’s logo and dinner items, supporting the best possible experience for their patrons.
“Our advertising and restaurant partners become part of a positive, shared experience that families associate with local places they love.”
A Word From The President
Dan Doster, Owner, Founder and President of the Puzzle Paper takes a moment to answer some questions and share his insights.
A Word From The Head of Marketing
Andrew Doster, Head of Marketing and Operation for The Puzzle Paper gives some history of the business and his take on how it works.
Over the years we’ve refined our system, but the goal remains the same: help people connect over dinner while giving neighborhood businesses a more thoughtful way to reach them.
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BE FOUND ALL AROUND
From West Columbia to La Porte, from our distribution continues to grow. If you are looking to connect to people in your area, we can help.
BE FOUND FOR LONGER
Our products stay on the table as people eat at restaurants. This puts our advertisers in front of customers for hours not seconds.
BE FOUND MORE OFTEN
Every time a person visits one of our partner restaurants, we are there. And, the average person visits a dine in restaurant 3 times a week.
BE FOUND YOUR WAY
We have multiple options to highlight your business. Don't have artwork? We even provide custom artwork to match the opportunity.