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Restaurants

Answer every guest, fill more tables, and keep regulars coming back – without adding headcount. Wally & Sally act as your AI host, reservation desk, and promo engine.

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What’s really happening today

Without Vanguard

  • Phones ring during rush and nobody has time to answer properly.
  • Guests bounce between Google, delivery apps, and your website just to find basic info.
  • High-value tables go empty because of no-shows and last‑minute cancellations.
  • Reviews only come in when someone is upset enough to complain.

With Vanguard

  • Calls, texts, and website chats are answered instantly with accurate info and links.
  • Reservations, waitlist, and simple catering inquiries are handled without tying up staff.
  • Smart reminders and refills keep prime-time slots full and no-shows under control.
  • Review and loyalty flows quietly build demand and keep your regulars coming back.

Services we run for restaurants

📞 AI host & front desk

  • 24/7 answering for calls, texts, and website chat.
  • Menu, hours, and location questions handled automatically.
  • Reservations, waitlist, and simple group inquiries captured without chaos.

📆 Covers & no‑show control

  • Confirmation and reminder flows for peak reservations.
  • Automatic refills for cancelled tables from the waitlist.
  • Win‑back offers for guests who had to cancel or no‑show.

🍽️ Online orders & pickup

  • Status updates and pickup directions via text or chat.
  • Upsell prompts for add‑ons and higher‑margin items.
  • Post‑order review and feedback collection.

⭐ Reviews & loyalty

  • Automatic review requests after dine‑in and online orders.
  • Birthday and VIP campaigns for your best guests.
  • Reactivation offers for guests who haven’t visited in a while.

🌐 LLM website & local SEO

  • Conversion‑focused restaurant website that makes it easy to book or order.
  • LLM‑optimized content that answers guest questions and ranks for local search.
  • Tight integration so Wally & Sally power live chat and call‑to‑text from the site.

📊 Analytics & ops insights

  • See how many calls, chats, and bookings Wally & Sally handle.
  • Track no‑show reduction, repeat visits, and campaign performance.
  • Spot slow nights early and fill them with targeted promos.

What this usually means in numbers

  • 15–30% more booked covers from answered calls, filled cancellations, and fewer no‑shows.
  • 2–3× more reviews per month, driving organic discovery and higher average tickets.
  • 5–10 hours a week given back to managers who no longer babysit phones and inboxes.

Exact results depend on your volume, offer, and current systems – we’ll plug in your numbers on the call.

See what Vanguard would handle for your restaurants operation

On your strategy call, we’ll map your customer journey, show where Wally & Sally plug in, and outline the revenue and time you can realistically get back.

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