Stop Wasting Hours on Manual Sales Calls Automate Outreach to Fill More Tables
Imagine reclaiming 15+ hours per week from chasing leads, so your team can focus on what matters: delighting customers and streamlining kitchen ops. Our custom AI turns cold outreach into warm connections, boosting bookings by 30% without the subscription hassle.
Join 250+ food service pros who've cut manual outreach time and seen real revenue lifts
The "Outreach Overload" Problem
Chasing event planners via endless phone tag during peak dinner rush, missing out on 5-10 potential bookings per week
Manually logging caterer inquiries that get buried in email chaos
Wasted shifts researching corporate lunch prospects while staff shortages hit, leading to understaffed kitchen rushes
Generic pitches falling flat because they ignore seasonal menu trends like summer patio specials or holiday tasting menus
Missed follow-ups on group reservation leads due to overbooked front-of-house duties
Juggling disconnected tools that break when integrating with your reservation system, causing double-bookings on high-volume nights
Our Custom AI Outreach Engine, Built for Your Restaurant's Rhythm
We've powered outreach for 50+ food service spots, from bustling bistros to catering crews, ditching off-the-shelf chaos for systems that sync with your daily grind.
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest—running a restaurant means every minute counts, especially when sales outreach feels like just another plate to spin. At AIQ Labs, we craft a tailored AI system that automates the grunt work of prospecting for private events, corporate gigs, and delivery partnerships. No more generic templates. We integrate directly with your POS, reservation software, and CRM to pull real-time data—like your latest summer specials or peak availability—then generate hyper-personalized emails and scripts that sound like you, not a bot. You're probably thinking, 'How does this fit my workflow?' We start by mapping your exact process, from lead sourcing to follow-up, building a unified tool that owns your data, scales with your growth, and slashes those manual hours. Here's the thing: it's not about adding another subscription; it's about owning a powerhouse that boosts efficiency and customer connections.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Time and Revenue Gains That Stick
Reclaim 15 Hours Weekly for Core Ops
Reclaim 15 Hours Weekly for Core Ops: Picture this: instead of your sales lead spending afternoons cold-calling vendors during prep time, our AI handles research and initial outreach to event planners. That's <span class="gradient">15 hours back</span> for training staff on new specials or tweaking recipes for the dinner menu. Restaurants using our system report a <span class="gradient">25% productivity boost</span>, turning wasted time into focused energy on filling tables and perfecting service.
See 2-3x ROI in Months, Not Years
See 2-3x ROI in Months, Not Years: Short on cash flow after a slow season? We focus on quick wins like targeting nearby offices for weekly lunch deliveries. One client automated outreach to local offices, landing <span class="gradient">$20K in new catering contracts</span> for boxed lunches and platters in the first quarter. Your investment pays off fast—expect <span class="gradient">ROI within 3-6 months</span> through higher booking rates for private events and lower manual costs, all without juggling pricey tools or disrupting service flow.
Efficiency That Scales with Your Menu Seasons
Efficiency That Scales with Your Menu Seasons: Like prepping for a rush without overstocking fresh produce, our AI adapts to your busy periods by prioritizing high-value leads like summer wedding receptions during slow months, ensuring steady revenue from off-peak catering. Owners love how it cuts outreach costs by <span class="gradient">40%</span>, letting you invest in better ingredients like seasonal herbs or staff perks instead of endless manual follow-ups on group dining inquiries.
What Clients Say
""Before AIQ, my team was glued to phones chasing wedding planners during brunch service—it was total chaos with orders piling up. Now, the AI drafts emails that mention our farm-to-table summer salads, and we've booked three extra outdoor events this month alone, worth about $8K. Saved us about 12 hours a week, no joke.""
Maria Gonzalez
General Manager, Bella Italia Bistro (Italian Restaurant in Austin, TX)
""I was skeptical about AI for sales, but they built something that pulls from our Resy data to personalize pitches for corporate lunches, highlighting our signature sandwiches. Landed a $15K quarterly deal with a tech firm for weekly office catering last week. It's like having an extra salesperson who never calls in sick during lunch rushes.""
Tom Reilly
Owner, Reilly's Pub & Grill (Irish Pub in Chicago, IL)
""Our outreach was hit-or-miss with seasonal catering leads, especially for holiday parties. AIQ customized it to highlight our festive tasting menus with spiced glazes, and follow-ups are automatic via our POS integration. Cut our manual time in half, and revenue from events is up 28% year-over-year—booked 15 more corporate holiday gigs last season. Wish we'd done this sooner.""
Samantha Lee
Operations Director, Spice Route Catering (Asian Fusion Caterer in Seattle, WA)
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery Dive into Your Workflow
We chat about your daily hustle—from handling walk-ins to sourcing event leads. No fluff; we map exactly how outreach fits your restaurant's rhythm, identifying bottlenecks like buried inquiry emails.
Custom Build and Integration
Our engineers craft your AI from scratch, linking it to your POS and calendars. We test with real scenarios, like pitching summer BBQ packages, ensuring it feels seamless, not clunky.
Launch, Train, and Optimize
Go live with hands-on training for your team. We monitor performance, tweaking for better open rates on those catering emails, and scale as your business grows—think holiday surges without extra hires.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this automation handle our variable restaurant schedules?
Great question—restaurants aren't 9-to-5. We design the AI to respect your hours, scheduling outreach during off-peaks like mid-afternoon lulls. For instance, it queues emails for event planners on Tuesdays when your team's not slammed with dinner prep. We integrate with your scheduling tools to avoid sending pitches during rushes, ensuring responses land when prospects are free. One client, a downtown spot, saw response rates jump 35% because follow-ups hit in the morning, not buried in weekend noise. It's all custom-tuned to your flow, saving time without disrupting service.
What if we're already using tools like Mailchimp for emails?
No problem—we don't replace what works; we enhance it. Our system pulls from your existing setup, like Mailchimp lists, and layers on AI smarts for personalization, such as referencing a prospect's past catering needs against your menu. If integrations are brittle, we rebuild them robustly with custom APIs, eliminating the 'subscription chaos' of disconnected apps. A bistro we worked with ditched manual merges between their email tool and POS, cutting errors by 50% and boosting open rates. We'll audit your stack first to ensure seamless fit, so you're not starting over.
Can this really save us 15 hours a week on outreach?
Absolutely, and here's why it's realistic for food service. Manual tasks like researching 20 potential clients—digging for contacts, crafting pitches, logging notes—eat up 2-3 hours daily for a small team. Our AI automates 80% of that: sourcing leads in minutes, generating tailored messages (e.g., 'Your team would love our vegan options for the conference'), and tracking responses. A pub owner shared they went from 18 hours weekly to just 3 for oversight, redirecting time to menu tweaks. We base savings on your current process, so it's not hype—it's measurable efficiency tailored to your bottlenecks.
Is the AI personalized enough for our local market?
Yes, we make it hyper-local and relevant. Unlike generic bots, our system trains on your data—think pulling from local event calendars or past client prefs—to craft pitches like 'Saw your firm's summer picnic; our grill specials are perfect.' For a coastal spot, we customized it to highlight seafood deals for nearby offices, landing two contracts in week one. It's not one-size-fits-all; we fine-tune for your neighborhood vibe, ensuring outreach feels warm and insider-y, boosting trust and conversions in your community.
How secure is this for our customer and lead data?
Security is non-negotiable in food service, where privacy mishaps can tank your rep. We build with end-to-end encryption and comply with standards like GDPR and CCPA, storing data only in your owned system—no cloud rentals with hidden risks. Access is role-based, so only your sales lead sees outreach details, not the whole kitchen crew. We audited a caterer's setup and fortified it against breaches, preventing what could've been a costly leak. Regular updates keep it ironclad, giving you peace of mind while automating without the worry.
What's the setup time, and do we need tech experts on staff?
Setup takes 4-6 weeks, phased to minimize disruption—no big-bang launches during your busy season. We handle the heavy lifting: discovery (1 week), build and test (2-3 weeks), training (1 week). Your team just shares workflow insights; no coding required. A family-owned diner got up and running mid-slow season, with their GM trained in an afternoon. We provide ongoing support, so even non-tech folks manage it easily, focusing on running the restaurant, not the tools.
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