Alaska Fried Chicken Case Study: How We Got a New Shop Visible on Google in 48 Hours
Alaska Fried Chicken is a new halal fried chicken shop in Rochdale. They had invested in their kitchen, their recipes, and their team. They were ready to serve the local community.
But when customers searched for “fried chicken near me” or “halal food Rochdale”, Alaska Fried Chicken did not exist. Google would not approve their listing.
The Problem
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| Problem | What It Meant |
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| No Google listing | Invisible on Google Maps and local search |
| No Street View | Customers could not see the shop before visiting |
| No professional photos | The business had no images to build trust |
| No online presence | New business with zero digital footprint |
| No customers | People could not find them — even on opening day |
We looked at their Google Business Profile and the messages from Google.
Google’s guidelines for approving new listings are strict. They want to verify that a business is real, permanent, and ready to serve customers.
The issue was not with Alaska Fried Chicken. It was with how the information was presented and verified.
We saw exactly what needed to change.
The Audit & Strategy
Provide the right documentation to prove the business was real
Add a 360° Street View so customers could see the shop
Take professional photos showing a legitimate business
Optimise every part of the profile so Google could verify it
What We Built
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We challenged Google’s decision directly. We provided the correct information, verified the business address, and proved that Alaska Fried Chicken was a legitimate, permanent shop ready to serve customers.
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We added a 360° Street View tour of the shop. Customers can now walk through the space virtually before visiting — the counter, the dining area, the professional setup. When people can see your shop before they arrive, they know you are real.
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Golden chicken burgers. Loaded fries. Family buckets. Peri peri wings. Great photos make people order. We gave them a portfolio of images that made their menu irresistible.
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Accurate name, address, and phone number. The right categories (Fried Chicken Takeaway, Halal Restaurant). A complete business description, opening hours, and regular posts — everything Google needs to trust and rank the listing.
The Results
Forty-eight hours after we stepped in, the listing was live. A brand new business went from completely invisible to found on Google Maps — on opening day.
| What We Measured | Before | After |
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| Google listing status | Rejected 3 times | ✅ Approved and live |
| Street View | None | 360° tour added |
| Professional photos | None | High-quality food photography |
| Local search visibility | Zero | Visible on Google Maps |
| Opening day visibility | Invisible | Customers can find them |
From rejected to live
Times Google rejected them before us
Visible on opening day
Key Takeaways
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Their verification process is strict. If you get it wrong, they reject you. Sometimes they reject you even when you get it right. You need someone who knows the process.
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Photos matter. Street View matters. A complete, accurate profile matters. Google wants to see that you are a real business — not a temporary operation.
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Alaska Fried Chicken was rejected three times. They almost gave up. But the problem was fixable. We fixed it in 48 hours.
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A new shop cannot afford to be invisible. Every day you are not on Google is a day customers go to your competitors.
If you have a takeaway or restaurant and Google is giving you problems, we can help. We will look at your listing for free — no cost, no sales pitch, just honest feedback on exactly what needs to change.
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