Stop Wasting Hours on Cold Calls and Generic Emails That Never Convert to Real Reservations or Catering Gigs
Imagine reclaiming 15-20 hours per week from manual sales outreach, turning that time into more time in the kitchen or with guests, while boosting your revenue by 30% or more through targeted, AI-driven pitches.
Join 150+ food service businesses with streamlined sales that deliver real ROI
The "Manual Outreach" Problem
Chasing event planners with one-size-fits-all emails that get ignored amid their busy schedules juggling 50+ vendor proposals weekly
Spending late nights manually researching corporate clients' menus and preferences, only to miss follow-ups during dinner rush when tickets pile up
Losing potential catering deals because your sales team juggles phone tags instead of focusing on kitchen ops like prepping mise en place
Wasted ad spend on broad campaigns that don't target local businesses needing quick lunch setups or holiday parties with custom buffet spreads
Overworked managers drafting outreach for off-site events, pulling them away from ensuring food quality and guest satisfaction like plating standards
Struggling to follow up on walk-in inquiries for private dining without a system, leading to forgotten opportunities during high-volume shifts with 100+ covers
Our Custom-Built Sales Outreach Automation
With years building AI systems for busy food service pros, we've seen how fragmented tools kill efficiency—now we craft unified solutions that fit your restaurant's rhythm
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest, running a restaurant means every minute counts, from prepping fresh ingredients to delighting diners. Our custom sales outreach automation at AIQ Labs replaces those endless manual emails and calls with an AI-powered engine tailored to your workflow. We dive into your daily challenges—like targeting nearby offices for lunch specials or event venues for weddings—and build a system that researches prospects, crafts personalized messages highlighting your signature dishes, and schedules follow-ups automatically. No more generic blasts. This is your tool, owned and scaled for your spot, integrating seamlessly with your POS and reservation systems to track every lead from outreach to booked table.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Tangible Time and Revenue Gains
Reclaim 15-20 Hours Weekly
Reclaim 15-20 Hours Weekly: You're probably thinking, 'How can I squeeze in sales when I'm slammed with orders?' Here's the thing: our automation handles the grunt work of prospecting and emailing, so your team focuses on what matters—crafting perfect plates and creating memorable experiences, like perfecting your signature sauces during prep time. Restaurants using this see managers back to overseeing shifts instead of staring at spreadsheets, with efficiency gains that pay for themselves in the first month through 2-3 additional bookings.
Boost ROI by 30% on Catering and Events
Boost ROI by 30% on Catering and Events: Like seasoning a dish just right, our system personalizes outreach to hit the mark—think emails suggesting your farm-to-table options for a nearby company's team-building event, complete with pairings for their dietary needs. This targeted approach turns cold leads into warm bookings within 48 hours, with clients reporting a quick ROI from higher conversion rates and fewer no-shows on event days.
Scale Outreach Without Extra Staff
Scale Outreach Without Extra Staff: Short-staffed during peak seasons like summer patio rushes? No problem. The AI runs 24/7, scaling your efforts to reach more planners and businesses without hiring temps, targeting queries for boxed lunches or plated dinners. It's like having an extra sous chef for sales—efficient, reliable, and always on point, leading to productivity boosts that keep your operations humming smoothly and add 10-15% to quarterly catering revenue.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ Labs, our outreach for private events was a mess—we'd spend hours emailing generic pitches that went nowhere, especially during wedding season when we're slammed with 200-cover receptions. Now, the custom AI pulls in details like venue sizes and guest counts, crafts messages around our Italian specialties like handmade pasta pairings, and we've booked three extra weddings in the last quarter, saving my GM about 10 hours a week on top of our usual brunch rushes."
Maria Gonzalez
General Manager, Bella Italia Trattoria (family-owned Italian spot in downtown Chicago)
"As a small cafe, chasing corporate lunch clients manually was killing our vibe—we'd forget to follow up amid the morning coffee rush. Their system automates personalized emails referencing past orders from our POS, like suggesting our quinoa salads for vegan teams, and follow-ups happen without me lifting a finger. Revenue from off-site catering jumped 25% in two months, and I actually get to enjoy a coffee break now instead of cold-calling during lulls."
Jamal Reed
Owner, Urban Brew Cafe (cozy neighborhood spot specializing in grab-and-go lunches in Seattle)
"We were buried in calls trying to pitch holiday parties, but nothing stuck amid the chaos of plating 150 turkey dinners. AIQ's automation researched local firms and sent tailored invites highlighting our holiday menus with seasonal apps like cranberry bruschetta. It integrated with our booking app seamlessly—landed us five corporate gigs last December, cutting our sales time in half and letting us focus on family-style service."
Sarah Kim
Operations Director, Harvest Grill (farm-to-table restaurant in Portland serving seasonal American cuisine)
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Customization
We start by chatting about your restaurant's unique flow—your peak hours, signature offerings, and target clients like event planners. Then, we map out a custom AI blueprint that fits like a glove, no cookie-cutter stuff.
Build and Integrate
Our engineers craft the AI from the ground up, connecting it to your POS, email tools, and CRM. We test it with real scenarios, like automating pitches for brunch events, ensuring it boosts your efficiency without glitches.
Launch and Optimize
Go live with training for your team, then we monitor performance—tweaking for better open rates on those catering emails. You'll see immediate time savings, with ongoing support to scale as your business grows.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this automation handle the seasonal spikes in restaurant sales outreach?
Seasonality is a big deal in food service—think holiday parties or summer weddings. Our custom AI scales effortlessly, ramping up prospecting during peak times while dialing back in slow months to match your bandwidth. We train it on your historical data, like past catering booms, so it prioritizes high-value targets automatically. For instance, it could target more corporate events in Q4 without you manually adjusting. Setup takes just a couple weeks, and you'll see it saving hours right away, letting you focus on menu tweaks instead of email marathons. Plus, with our ownership model, there's no extra fees for scaling—it's built for your restaurant's rhythm.
Will this integrate with my existing POS and reservation system?
Absolutely, integration is our specialty. We connect directly to popular systems like Toast or Square, pulling in real-time data on table availability or menu specials to make outreach spot-on. Imagine an email that says, 'We've got space for your team's 20-person lunch next week—try our fresh salads.' No more manual syncing that eats into your day. Our engineers handle the heavy lifting, ensuring two-way data flow so booked events update your calendar instantly. Restaurants we've worked with report fewer double-bookings and smoother ops, turning sales wins into seamless service. It's all custom, so it fits your setup perfectly without the usual headaches.
What kind of ROI can a small restaurant expect from this?
Let's be honest, every restaurant's different, but we've seen solid returns. A typical 50-seat spot might save 15 hours a week on outreach, equating to $500-800 in labor costs alone, plus a 25-35% uptick in bookings from targeted pitches. Take one client: they went from sporadic catering gigs to steady corporate contracts, adding $10K monthly revenue within three months. We calculate your ROI upfront based on your current sales process, focusing on metrics like email open rates and conversion to reservations. It's not magic—it's efficient AI that pays off fast, especially if you're chasing events or private dining.
How personalized is the outreach compared to manual efforts?
Way more targeted than what your team can do manually, without the time sink. The AI researches prospects—like pulling a company's recent team size from LinkedIn or event history—then weaves in your unique angle, such as 'Pair your office happy hour with our craft cocktails.' It's like having a sales pro who never sleeps, but better because it's data-driven. We avoid spammy vibes by training on successful past campaigns, ensuring messages feel warm and relevant. Clients tell us response rates double, turning cold emails into conversations that lead to real tables filled. And since it's custom-built, it evolves with feedback from your first runs.
Do I own the system, or is it a subscription?
You own it outright—no endless subscriptions that nickel-and-dime you. We build it as your digital asset, hosted on secure servers you control, integrating into your operations like an in-house tool. This ditches the 'subscription chaos' of juggling multiple apps, saving you thousands yearly. Updates and maintenance? We handle that as part of our partnership, but the core system is yours to keep and scale. For food service folks, this means reliable outreach during crunch times without vendor lock-in. One owner we helped switched from three tools to our single setup and cut costs by 60%, reclaiming budget for fresh ingredients instead.
How long does it take to set up and see results?
From consultation to launch, it's about 4-6 weeks, depending on your workflow's complexity. We start fast—week one is discovery, mapping your outreach needs like targeting local hotels for brunch groups. By week four, it's live and tested. Results kick in quickly: early users see 20% more leads in the first month as the AI refines its pitches. It's not overnight, but the time savings are immediate—no more manual lists. We provide training so your team hits the ground running, and ongoing tweaks ensure it aligns with shifts in your business, like new menu launches boosting event sales.
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