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AI for Restaurants

AI automation for restaurants

Fill tables, reduce no-shows, and turn first-timers into regulars. Automation that works while you're running service.

45%
reduction in no-shows
30%
increase in repeat visits
3x
review response rate

Common challenges

Challenges restaurants teams face

These problems cost time, money, and competitive advantage. AI can fix them.

No-shows killing covers

Reservations don't show. Tables sit empty on busy nights. Revenue lost.

No guest follow-up

Guests visit once and never hear from you again. No way to bring them back.

Waitlist and events manual

Waitlist management is chaos. Private dining inquiries fall through cracks.

Can't identify VIPs

Best customers treated like everyone else. No way to recognize and reward loyalty.

How we solve it

How AI solves restaurants problems

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Problem

Reservation no-shows

AI Solution

Automated confirmation and reminder sequence. Easy cancel/modify links. Credit card holds for peak times.

Outcome

No-show rates drop 45%. Tables stay full. Peak nights protected.

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Problem

Guest reconnection

AI Solution

Post-visit thank you messages. Review requests. Return visit offers based on dining history.

Outcome

Repeat visits increase 30%. Reviews flow in. Regulars develop.

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Problem

VIP recognition

AI Solution

AI identifies high-value guests by visit frequency and spend. Special offers and recognition for top customers.

Outcome

Best customers feel valued. VIP loyalty grows. Higher lifetime value.

Recommended tools

Top AI tools for restaurants

These tools integrate with Shyft infrastructure for restaurants workflows.

FAQ

Common questions about AI in restaurants

OpenTable, Resy, Yelp Reservations, SevenRooms, and most major platforms. We can also work with simple booking forms if you don't use a full reservation system.

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