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Start with the customer journey
Map the steps a guest takes from discovering the menu to receiving an order confirmation. Keep the first response focused on the next useful action: view the menu, ask a question or start an order.
A shared inbox helps the team see context when a conversation needs a human response.
Automate repeatable order work
Menu sharing, item selection, delivery questions, payment instructions and order status updates are good candidates for automation. The workflow should always provide a clear path to a team member when the order is unusual or urgent.
Build the repeat-order loop
After a completed order, a restaurant can use timely follow-up to ask for feedback, share relevant offers or make reordering easier. Helpful follow-up is more valuable than sending broad, untargeted broadcasts.
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