Why do customers see my number instead of my restaurant's name on WhatsApp?
Updated 3 October 2026
Only Official Business Accounts show the business name to people who have not saved your number. Other accounts show the contact name a customer saved, or your phone number.
- A customer who saves your number sees the name they typed.
- Without a saved contact, most restaurants appear as a phone number.
- Your business profile still shows your business name, description, address and hours.
- The profile is visible to anyone who has your number saved, even a customer you blocked.
Show customers your menu, not a number
When a customer sends Hi to your WhatsApp number, they get an Order Now button that opens your menu already signed in, so they see your restaurant straight away.
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Sources (2)
- About Official Business Accounts, WhatsApp Help Center, read 2026-09-30
- About business profiles, WhatsApp Help Center, read 2026-09-30
