For Ghost Kitchen Operators

Stop Losing Orders to Delivery Glitches Scale Your Ghost Kitchen Without the Tech Headaches

Imagine handling 3x more orders during peak hours while keeping your kitchen running like a well-oiled machine—no more missed deliveries or inventory surprises.

Join 150+ businesses with streamlined operations and 40% faster growth

Automate order routing to cut wait times by 25%

Predict demand spikes to avoid stockouts during lunch rushes

Integrate POS and delivery apps for real-time tracking

The "Ghost Kitchen Chaos" Problem

Manual order juggling across DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub leads to ticket errors, double-preps, and lost revenue from canceled ghost kitchen orders

Unpredictable demand forecasting for peak dinner rushes causes overstaffing line cooks or frantic last-minute runs to suppliers for proteins and produce

Fragmented inventory tracking in walk-in coolers results in frequent stockouts of high-demand items like fresh herbs or specialty sauces during high-volume lunch shifts

Delayed customer updates from siloed apps like Postmates erode trust, spike refund requests for cold pizzas, and hurt star ratings on delivery platforms

Scaling menu offerings with new seasonal specials overwhelms prep teams without automated workflow adjustments for mise en place and batch cooking

Peak-hour bottlenecks in kitchen coordination between expo and stations spike labor costs for overtime and lead to chef burnout during Friday night rushes

Our Custom AI Builds Turn Ghost Kitchen Challenges into Seamless Growth Engines

With over 50 ghost kitchen projects under our belt, we've helped operators like you eliminate subscription sprawl and own scalable systems that grow as fast as your orders.

Why Choose Us

Let's be honest, running a ghost kitchen means you're at the mercy of apps that don't talk to each other. You're probably thinking, 'How do I scale without hiring a full IT team?' We get it. At AIQ Labs, we build custom AI software from the ground up—integrating your POS, delivery partners like DoorDash and Uber Eats, and inventory systems into one unified platform. No more brittle connections or subscription fees piling up. Our enterprise-ready architecture handles everything from predictive ordering to automated quality checks, ensuring your operations scale effortlessly as you add locations or menu items. Think of it like upgrading from a rusty conveyor belt to a precision robotic line in your kitchen—smooth, reliable, and built to last.

What Makes Us Different:

Deep integration with food service tools for real-time data flow

AI models trained on your order history for hyper-accurate forecasting

Custom dashboards that give your team instant visibility into ops

Unlock Unlimited Growth for Your Ghost Kitchen

Effortless Order Scaling

Our AI routes incoming orders intelligently across DoorDash and Uber Eats, balancing loads between grill, fry, and salad stations to handle 50% more volume without hiring extra line cooks. During those crazy dinner rushes, it predicts surges based on historical ticket times and adjusts prep priorities—keeping your expo line moving like hot plates out of the oven, all within the first 30 days of implementation.

Smarter Inventory Management

Say goodbye to waste from inaccurate stock levels in your walk-in. Our custom forecasting analyzes sales patterns from Grubhub orders, local weather impacting delivery demand, and trending menu items to order just the right amount of perishables like avocados or dairy—reducing spoilage by up to 30% and freeing up cash for opening a second location. It's like having a sous chef who never sleeps, spotting shortages before they hit during brunch peaks.

Enterprise-Ready Reliability

Built on robust frameworks for high-traffic POS integrations, our systems eliminate bottlenecks as you grow from a single ghost kitchen to a fleet of five. Handle 10x the orders with no downtime, integrating seamlessly with Sysco suppliers and delivery fleets for end-to-end efficiency that supports your multi-location dreams, including real-time syncing of menu changes across all sites.

What Clients Say

"Before AIQ Labs, our ghost kitchen was drowning in manual DoorDash and Uber Eats updates—we were losing 15% of orders to delays from mismatched tickets during 7-9 PM rushes. After their custom AI integration, processing time dropped from 10 minutes to under 2, and we've scaled to two locations without missing a beat, handling 200+ orders per night seamlessly. It's been a game-changer for our evening peaks."

Maria Gonzalez

Operations Manager, Urban Bites Ghost Kitchen

"Inventory mismatches were killing our margins; we'd overbuy proteins like chicken tikka and toss half by week's end due to uneven Grubhub and Postmates demand. The AI forecasting tool they built cut our waste by 25% in the first month, using our exact sales data to predict orders accurately. Now, we're expanding menus with new vegan options without the headaches, saving $2K monthly."

Raj Patel

Founder, SpiceRoute Ghost Kitchen

"Juggling multiple apps like DoorDash and Caviar meant constant errors in order fulfillment, like wrong spice levels leading to bad reviews and 20% refund rates. AIQ's unified system automated everything, boosting our on-time delivery to 98% within weeks. We've grown revenue 40% year-over-year by adding catering services, and the custom dashboard keeps my team focused on cooking, not tech glitches."

Elena Vasquez

CEO, QuickEats Collective

Simple 3-Step Process

Step 1

Discovery and Planning

We dive into your ghost kitchen's daily flow—mapping out order volumes, delivery integrations, and pain points like peak-hour chaos—to design a scalable AI blueprint tailored to your setup.

Step 2

Custom Build and Integration

Our engineers craft your AI system, weaving in tools like your POS and inventory trackers with deep, two-way connections that eliminate data silos and ensure everything runs in real-time harmony.

Step 3

Testing, Launch, and Scale

We rigorously test during a soft launch, tweaking for your busiest shifts, then go live with ongoing support to handle growth—monitoring performance as you add orders or locations seamlessly.

Why We're Different

We build from scratch with advanced code, not just assemble off-the-shelf apps, so your ghost kitchen owns a flexible system that evolves with menu changes or new delivery partners without breaking.

Unlike agencies relying on fragile no-code tools, our production-ready architecture prevents downtime during rushes, ensuring you scale to enterprise levels without the typical integration nightmares.

We focus on true ownership—you get the full source code and dashboards, ditching endless subscriptions that cap your growth at one kitchen's worth of data.

Our deep food service expertise means we anticipate challenges like variable demand from weather or trends, building AI that forecasts accurately without generic assumptions.

We create unified workflows that connect every touchpoint—from supplier orders to customer notifications—eliminating the manual handoffs that slow down multi-service operations.

Instead of superficial bots, our AI agents handle complex tasks like dynamic pricing adjustments based on real-time inventory, giving you an edge in competitive ghost markets.

We prioritize security and compliance for food safety data, unlike assemblers who overlook regs, so your scalable system protects against breaches as you grow.

Our in-house platforms prove we handle high-volume AI at scale, like real-time order personalization, without the bottlenecks that plague rented tools.

We engineer for efficiency, reducing your team's admin time by 40% so they focus on perfecting recipes, not fighting software glitches.

Every solution is customized to your ghost kitchen's unique flow, ensuring no limits as you expand—because we understand the rush of a 200-order night.

What's Included

AI-driven order prediction engine analyzing historical data and external factors like local events

Seamless integration with major delivery platforms (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub) for automated routing

Real-time inventory tracking with auto-reorder alerts to suppliers

Custom KPI dashboards showing order fulfillment rates, waste metrics, and revenue per shift

Intelligent chatbots for customer queries on order status, integrated with your kitchen's live data

Automated menu optimization based on sales trends and ingredient availability

Voice-activated AI for hands-free kitchen commands during prep rushes

Predictive staffing scheduler to match crew with forecasted demand peaks

End-to-end compliance logging for food safety audits and delivery proofs

Scalable cloud architecture supporting multi-kitchen expansions without reconfiguration

Personalized customer recommendations engine to boost repeat orders via app notifications

Advanced analytics for identifying top-performing dishes and optimizing prep workflows

Common Questions

How does your AI handle the unpredictable order spikes in ghost kitchens?

Here's the thing: ghost kitchens live or die by those sudden rushes, like a viral TikTok pushing 100 extra burgers. Our custom AI uses machine learning to analyze patterns from your past orders, weather data, and even social media buzz to forecast spikes up to 48 hours ahead. It then auto-adjusts prep schedules and alerts your team—preventing overloads. We've seen clients cut response times by 35% during peaks. Unlike generic tools, it's trained on your specific menu and delivery zones, so it's not guessing; it's precise. And as you scale, the model learns continuously, ensuring no bottlenecks hold you back.

What makes your software different from off-the-shelf POS systems for ghost kitchens?

You're probably thinking, 'I already have a POS—why complicate it?' Fair point. Off-the-shelf systems are great for basics but hit walls when scaling, like brittle integrations with multiple delivery apps that break under volume. We build a unified AI layer on top, creating custom automations for things like dynamic inventory syncing or AI order batching. For example, if Uber Eats surges, our system reroutes to balance your lines automatically. No subscription chaos—just one owned system that grows with you, handling enterprise-level traffic without the monthly fees adding up to thousands.

Can your AI solutions integrate with my existing delivery and inventory tools?

Absolutely, and that's where we shine. Let's be honest, most ghost kitchens are piecing together tools like Square for POS, Toast for inventory, and apps from DoorDash. We engineer deep, two-way API integrations that make them talk seamlessly—no more manual data entry that eats hours. In one project, we linked a client's setup to auto-update stock levels in real-time, reducing errors by 40%. Our approach is enterprise-ready, so as you add more locations or partners, it scales without rework. We handle the heavy lifting, ensuring your data flows like a perfectly timed kitchen brigade.

How quickly can I see results from implementing your AI software?

Quick wins are our specialty. After discovery, we prototype core features like order automation in 4-6 weeks, with full launch in 8-12. Clients often report 20-30% efficiency gains right away—like faster ticket times during lunch. Take a recent ghost kitchen we worked with: within the first month, their waste dropped 22% thanks to AI forecasting. It's not overnight magic, but our focused build process targets your biggest pains first. And since it's custom-built, it adapts fast as your business grows, avoiding the slow ramps of generic software.

Is your AI software secure for handling sensitive food service data?

Security is non-negotiable in food service, where you're dealing with customer allergies, payment info, and compliance regs. We build with enterprise-grade encryption, role-based access, and audit trails that meet standards like PCI DSS and food safety protocols. Unlike assemblers patching together tools, our from-scratch systems include built-in safeguards against breaches—think automated anomaly detection for unusual order patterns that could signal fraud. We've audited systems for kitchens handling 500+ daily orders, ensuring zero downtime or data leaks. As you scale, these features protect your growth without adding complexity.

How does the pricing work for scaling my ghost kitchen with your services?

We keep it transparent and tied to value. Pricing starts with a one-time build fee based on your needs—say, $15K-$50K for a full integration, depending on complexity like multi-location support. No ongoing subscriptions; you own it all. For expansions, we offer modular upgrades at cost-effective rates, like adding AI forecasting for $5K. This model scales with you—handling 10x orders without proportional costs. Clients love it because it replaces $2K+ monthly app fees with a single, powerful asset that pays for itself in 6-9 months through efficiency gains.

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