Travel & Hospitality

WhatsApp Automation for Restaurants & Cafes

Fill tables and boost orders with instant reservation confirmations, digital menus, order updates, loyalty programs, and personalized promotions—all through WhatsApp.

45%
More direct orders
Bypass aggregator fees with direct WhatsApp ordering
55%
Fewer no-shows
Reservation reminders reduce empty tables
6+ hrs
Saved per week
Automate reservations, orders, and updates
2.5x
More repeat visits
Loyalty programs bring customers back
The Problem

Challenges Restaurants & Cafes Face

Managing reservations, orders, and customer relationships in a competitive market

Reservation No-Shows

Tables held for confirmed bookings stay empty. Customers don't show up, don't inform, and you lose revenue.

Missed Calls During Rush

Peak hours mean missed reservation calls. Customers can't reach you, get frustrated, and go elsewhere.

Aggregator Commissions

Paying 20-30% to Rappi/PedidosYa on every order eats into margins. Direct orders would be more profitable.

No Customer Database

Regulars walk in, but you don't know their preferences. No way to reach them with offers or new menu items.

Negative Review Damage

One bad review on Rappi affects months of business. No system to catch unhappy customers before they review.

Event Booking Chaos

Birthday parties, corporate dinners require coordination. Menu selection, guest count changes, special requests get lost.

Solutions

WhatsApp Solutions for Restaurants & Cafes

Automate reservations, orders, and customer engagement

1

Instant Reservation Response

Rule Starter+ $29

When customers message for table booking, instantly confirm availability, share menu, and lock the reservation.

WHEN message contains "table" OR "reservation" OR "book"
THEN check availability for requested time
THEN send Availability Template
  → Show available seating options
  → Include menu link
  → Request guest details
  → Mention dietary preference field

Instant responses capture reservations even during peak hours when phone lines are busy. No more lost customers to competitors.

Pro Tip: Link directly to your menu. Customers who browse the menu before arriving order more!
2

Reservation Confirmation & Reminder

Sequence Starter+ $29

After booking, send confirmation with details, followed by reminder 2 hours before to reduce no-shows.

SEQUENCE: Reservation Reminder
  Immediately: Booking confirmation
    → Complete details
    → Location and parking info
    → Cancellation policy

  2 hours before:
    → Friendly reminder
    → Confirm attendance
    → Share live Google Maps link

  IF no confirmation reply:
    → Call to reconfirm
    → Release table if no response

Reminders 2 hours before reduce no-shows by 40%. Customers appreciate the reminder and confirm or cancel, letting you fill tables.

Pro Tip: Ask for reply confirmation in the reminder. "Reply OK to confirm" - no response means you can offer the table to walk-ins.
3

Digital Menu & Ordering

Rule Starter+ $29

Share interactive menu on WhatsApp. Customers can browse, customize, and place orders directly for dine-in or takeaway.

RULE: Menu Request
  WHEN message contains "menu" OR "order" OR "what's available"

  SEND menu based on time:
    → Breakfast menu (7-11 AM)
    → Lunch menu (12-4 PM)
    → Dinner menu (6-11 PM)

  INCLUDE:
    → Prices with IVA
    → Today's specials highlighted
    → Ordering instructions

Digital menus on WhatsApp are easier to update than printed menus. Highlight specials, remove out-of-stock items instantly.

Pro Tip: Add photos of signature dishes. Visual menus get 30% more orders than text-only menus!
4

Direct Delivery Orders

Journey Starter+ $29

Take delivery orders directly through WhatsApp, confirm address, share preparation time, and track delivery status.

JOURNEY: Direct Delivery Order
  START when customer sends order items

  STEP 1: Confirm order details
    → List items with quantities
    → Calculate total with IVA

  STEP 2: Collect delivery address
    → Ask for complete address
    → Request landmark
    → Confirm phone number

  STEP 3: Confirm order
    → Generate order ID
    → Share ETA
    → Payment options

  STEP 4: Kitchen notification
    → Send order to kitchen display
    → Start prep timer

Direct orders save 20-30% aggregator commission. $80.000 ARS order on Rappi gives you ₹700. Direct order gives you ₹960+ (just delivery cost).

Pro Tip: Offer 10% discount for direct orders. You still make more than aggregator orders, and customers save too!
5

Order Status Updates

Sequence Starter+ $29

Send automatic updates when order is accepted, being prepared, out for delivery, and delivered.

SEQUENCE: Order Updates
  Order confirmed:
    → "Your order is being prepared"
    → Share prep time

  15 mins before ready:
    → "Almost ready for pickup/delivery"

  Out for delivery:
    → Share delivery partner details
    → Live ETA

  Delivered:
    → "Enjoy your meal!"
    → Feedback request link

Status updates reduce "Where is my order?" calls by 80%. Customers feel informed and trust your service.

Pro Tip: Include delivery partner's number so customers can contact them directly for location updates.
6

Post-Meal Feedback

Sequence Starter+

After dine-in or delivery, collect quick feedback and guide happy customers to Google reviews while handling complaints privately.

SEQUENCE: Feedback Collection
  30 mins after delivery/checkout:
    → Request quick rating (1-5)
    → Simple feedback categories

  IF rating is 4-5:
    → Thank you message
    → Request Google review
    → Offer discount for review

  IF rating is 1-3:
    → Apologize
    → Create support ticket
    → Manager callback within 30 mins
    → DO NOT send review request

Catching unhappy customers before they review publicly saves your online reputation. Happy customers get nudged to leave positive reviews.

Pro Tip: Offer 15% discount for Google reviews. The cost is worth it - one 5-star review can bring 10+ new customers!
7

Loyalty Program

Journey Starter+ $29

Track customer visits and orders, reward regulars with points, special discounts, and exclusive offers.

JOURNEY: Loyalty Management
  After every order:
    → Calculate points (₹100 = 10 points)
    → Update loyalty tier
    → Send points update

  Milestone triggers:
    → 5 visits: Silver status
    → 10 visits: Gold status
    → 20 visits: Platinum status

  Monthly summary:
    → Points balance
    → Available rewards
    → Expiring points alert

Loyalty programs increase repeat visits by 35%. Customers actively try to reach the next tier, ordering more frequently.

Pro Tip: Make the first reward achievable quickly (500 points). Early wins keep customers engaged with the program!
8

Event & Party Booking

Journey Starter+ $29

Handle birthday parties, anniversaries, and corporate events with menu selection, guest count, and special requests automation.

JOURNEY: Event Booking
  START when customer inquires about event

  STEP 1: Collect event details
    → Type (birthday, corporate, anniversary)
    → Date and time
    → Expected guests

  STEP 2: Share packages
    → Menu options with pricing
    → Add-on options (decoration, cake, DJ)

  STEP 3: Confirm booking
    → Generate booking ID
    → Collect advance payment
    → Assign event coordinator

  Day before event:
    → Final confirmation call
    → Guest count finalization

Event bookings are high-value (₹30,000+ vs $80.000 ARS regular bill). A structured flow ensures no details are missed.

Pro Tip: Assign dedicated event coordinators. Direct WhatsApp line for the event host makes them feel VIP!
9

Menu Updates & Special Offers

Campaign Starter+

Announce new dishes, seasonal specials, happy hours, and limited-time offers to your customer database.

CAMPAIGN: Menu Updates
  SELECT customers WHERE:
    → Visited in last 3 months
    → OR ordered delivery in last month

  PERSONALIZE based on preferences:
    → Vegetarian customers: Veg specials
    → Non-veg preference: Meat dishes
    → Dessert lovers: Sweet highlights

  INCLUDE:
    → Loyalty discount if applicable
    → Easy booking CTA

Regular customers want to know about new dishes before trying elsewhere. Keep them excited about your evolving menu.

Pro Tip: Send campaigns on Wednesday-Thursday for weekend table bookings. Friday is too late!
10

Quick Complaint Resolution

Rule Starter+ $29

When customers report issues, acknowledge instantly, escalate to manager, and offer resolution with compensation.

RULE: Complaint Handling
  WHEN message contains negative sentiment
  OR keywords like "cold", "wrong", "bad", "complaint"

  IMMEDIATELY:
    → Acknowledge and apologize
    → Create support ticket
    → Notify manager

  AUTO-OFFER:
    → Refund for affected item
    → Discount on next order

  TRACK resolution:
    → Manager callback logged
    → Follow up next day

Quick complaint resolution turns angry customers into loyal advocates. Most complaints on social media happen because businesses ignored initial feedback.

Pro Tip: Manager should call within 15 minutes. Speed of response matters more than the compensation offered!
CRM

Customer Pipeline

Track every customer from inquiry to loyal regular

Inquiry
Menu/reservation request
Booked/Ordered
Table or order confirmed
Visited/Delivered
Experience completed
Feedback
Rating collected
Repeat
Second visit/order
Loyal
Regular customer

CRM Lite add-on: +$10/mo on Pro plan, included in Business

Capabilities

What You Can Achieve

Build direct relationships and reduce aggregator dependency

Capability Starter
$29/mo
Pro
$99/mo
Business
$470/mo
Reservation responses Basic With availability Real-time sync
Booking confirmations Manual Automated With reminders
Digital menu sharing Basic Interactive With ordering
Direct delivery orders - Basic With tracking
Order status updates Manual Automated All stages
Feedback collection Basic With routing Smart flows
Loyalty program - Points system Tiered rewards
Event bookings - Basic Full workflow
Marketing campaigns 500 customers 2,500 customers 10,000 customers
Team members 2 5 15

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Recommended for Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants looking to build direct customer relationships need the Pro plan. Automated reservations with reminders reduce no-shows, interactive menus enable direct orders, and the loyalty points system brings customers back. Feedback collection with smart routing catches complaints before they become bad reviews.

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