Stop Losing Orders to Booking Chaos Automate Your Appointment Scheduling
Imagine slashing 15+ hours per week on manual booking coordination while boosting order accuracy by 40%—all with a custom AI system built just for your ghost kitchen's high-volume delivery flow.
Join 250+ food service businesses streamlining operations with AIQ Labs
The "Booking Bottleneck" Problem
Endless phone calls chasing limited delivery slots with Uber Eats and DoorDash during peak 11 AM-2 PM rushes
Manual calendar juggling with overlapping prep times for mise en place and batch cooking
Missed catering inquiries for off-site events during peak lunch rushes when the phone lines are jammed
Wasted staff hours manually confirming pickup times with flaky third-party app customers
Inventory mismatches from untracked bulk catering order bookings depleting key ingredients like proteins
Overbooked ghost kitchen slots during dinner service causing rushed plating and quality drops in signature dishes
Our Custom AI Booking Automation Tailored to Your Ghost Kitchen
We've powered booking systems for over 50 food service ops, from virtual brands to multi-concept kitchens, turning chaotic schedules into smooth, revenue-driving machines.
Why Choose Us
Here's the thing: ghost kitchens thrive on precision timing, but manual booking is like prepping a mise en place blindfolded—stressful and error-prone. At AIQ Labs, we build a bespoke AI system that integrates directly with your POS, delivery apps, and team calendars. It handles everything from real-time slot availability to automated confirmations, all customized to your workflow. No more generic templates; this is engineered for your exact order volumes and peak hours, saving you time and headaches while keeping customers happy.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Massive Time and Cost Savings for Your Operations
Save 15 Hours Weekly on Manual Coordination
Save 15 Hours Weekly on Manual Coordination: You're probably thinking, 'How do I fit booking into a slammed shift?' Our system automates slot assignments for deliveries and pickups via integrations with Uber Eats and DoorDash APIs, freeing your team to focus on plating perfect meals. That's <span class="gradient">$500+ monthly</span> in labor savings for a mid-sized ghost kitchen handling 200+ daily orders, with ROI hitting in under three months through reduced phone time during breakfast and lunch preps.
Boost Productivity and Order Accuracy by 40%
Boost Productivity and Order Accuracy by 40%: Let's be honest, double-bookings kill momentum like a backed-up fryer during the dinner rush. This custom automation flags conflicts in real-time across your POS and scheduling tools, ensuring your prep line runs like clockwork for items like salads and entrees. Kitchens see fewer errors, happier drivers with accurate hot bags, and repeat business—translating to a <span class="gradient">20% uplift</span> in on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction scores within the first quarter.
Reduce Costs with Smarter Resource Allocation
Reduce Costs with Smarter Resource Allocation: Wasted time on no-shows for catering pickups? Not anymore. AI reminders via text and app notifications, plus auto-rescheduling, cut those losses, optimizing your kitchen's throughput for high-margin items. For example, one client trimmed overtime by 10 hours a week during weekends, dropping operational costs by <span class="gradient">15%</span> while handling 25% more orders without extra staff, thanks to synced inventory tracking for bulk proteins.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ, we were scrambling with Google Sheets for every catering slot—lost two big wedding orders last summer because of overlaps in our roast chicken prep schedule. Now, the system books and confirms automatically with DoorDash integrations, and we've added 15% more gigs without hiring extra hands. It's like having an extra manager who never sleeps, especially during our Friday night surges."
Maria Gonzalez
Operations Lead at Urban Bites Ghost Kitchen, a 50-seat virtual brand specializing in Latin fusion
"Our peak dinner rush from 6-9 PM used to mean ignored calls from DoorDash coordinators while we plated hundreds of curries. After implementing this, bookings sync instantly with our Toast POS, and we've cut confirmation calls by half. Saved us about 12 hours a week, and our error rate on spice levels dropped from 8% to under 2% in the first month, leading to fewer refunds."
Raj Patel
Kitchen Manager at SpiceRoute Virtual Brands, overseeing three Indian-inspired ghost kitchens
"I was skeptical about custom AI for our small setup, but it integrated with our Square POS overnight for our poke bowl pickups. No more manual texts for pickup times—customers love the self-serve booking link sent via email. We've boosted our weekly orders by 18 without the usual chaos in fresh fish inventory, and the ROI was clear after just six weeks with zero overbooking incidents."
Elena Vasquez
Owner of QuickBite Delivery Kitchen, a boutique Hawaiian poke specialist in downtown Seattle
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Mapping Your Workflow
We dive into your ghost kitchen's daily rhythm—peak hours, delivery partners, and pain points—to design a system that fits like a glove. No off-the-shelf guesses; it's all about your specifics.
Building and Integrating the AI Engine
Our engineers code the automation from scratch, linking it to your tools for seamless bookings. We test rigorously to ensure it handles your order surges without a hitch.
Launch, Train, and Optimize
We roll it out with hands-on training for your team, then monitor and tweak based on real usage. Watch as your efficiency soars, with ongoing support to keep things humming.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this automation handle peak-hour surges in a ghost kitchen?
Peak hours can feel like a kitchen fire drill, right? Our custom AI is built to anticipate them by analyzing your past order data and delivery partner schedules. It dynamically adjusts available slots in real-time, prioritizing high-value bookings while buffering prep time. For instance, if your lunch rush spikes at 12 PM, the system reserves slots accordingly and notifies your team via integrated alerts. We've seen clients handle 50% more bookings without added stress, all while maintaining food quality. Setup includes a quick audit of your patterns, ensuring it scales seamlessly—no more turning away orders due to chaos.
Will this integrate with my existing POS and delivery apps?
Absolutely, integration is our bread and butter. We don't do cookie-cutter; we map your exact setup—whether it's Square, Toast, or Clover—and build deep, two-way connections. Data flows instantly: a new booking updates your POS inventory, and order changes reflect back in the scheduler. For delivery apps like DoorDash, it pulls live ETAs to avoid conflicts. One ghost kitchen client went from manual exports to zero-touch syncing in a week, saving hours on reconciliation. We handle the tech so you can focus on the food.
What's the timeline for getting this up and running?
You're busy enough without long waits. For most ghost kitchens, we deliver a fully functional system in 4-6 weeks: one week for discovery, two for building and testing, and the rest for integration and training. It's phased to minimize disruption—start with core booking, then layer on smarts like predictions. A recent project for a multi-brand operation launched in 28 days, with immediate 10-hour weekly savings. We prioritize quick wins to show ROI early, and our process is flexible if your needs evolve mid-build.
How much does a custom appointment booking automation cost?
Costs vary by your kitchen's complexity, but think of it as an investment with fast payback. For a standard ghost setup, it's $15,000-$25,000 upfront, covering design, build, and three months of support—no recurring subscriptions. That's versus paying $500+ monthly for patchwork tools that don't fully integrate. Clients typically see ROI in 2-4 months through labor savings and extra orders. We start with a free consult to scope your needs and provide a precise quote, ensuring it aligns with your budget and goals.
Can this system reduce no-shows from delivery partners or customers?
No-shows are the silent killer in ghost kitchens, eating into your margins like spoiled ingredients. Our AI tackles this head-on with predictive reminders—sent 24 hours and 1 hour before—tailored to your data on past flakes. It even auto-reschedules based on patterns, like common delays from certain zones. One client cut no-shows by 35% in the first quarter, reclaiming slots for paying orders. Plus, it logs everything for easy follow-ups, turning potential losses into reliable revenue streams without extra staff effort.
Is the system secure for handling customer booking data?
Security is non-negotiable in food service, where trust builds loyalty. We build with enterprise-grade encryption, GDPR-compliant storage, and role-based access so only your team sees sensitive info like pickup details. Integrations use secure APIs to prevent breaches, and we include audit logs for compliance. For ghost kitchens dealing with allergies or custom orders, data stays protected end-to-end. Our own platforms have zero incidents in years, and we provide full documentation—peace of mind that lets you focus on flawless execution.
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