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📖 The Hustle
Independent restaurants cannot afford custom ordering apps. Build AI chatbots that take orders via website chat or Facebook Messenger, recommend menu items based on preferences, and answer common questions about ingredients and hours. Charge $300-500 setup plus $75-150 monthly. The chatbot pays for itself by increasing order size.
🚀 First Step
Build a demo restaurant ordering bot with Voiceflow that handles 5 menu items, then walk into 3 local restaurants and show them how it works.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Include upsell prompts that suggest drinks, sides, or desserts based on what the customer orders
- Make sure the bot integrates with the restaurant's existing POS or sends orders via email or SMS
- Create a mobile-friendly version since most restaurant website visitors are on phones
🛠 Tools & Resources: Voiceflow, Chatbase, ManyChat, Zapier, ChatGPT