Restaurants · Catering
Answer catering inquiries with a quote the same day, collect deposits, and lock in final headcounts and dietary needs without a week of back-and-forth.
Where time leaks
Patterns we see in this industry. Your workflow will differ; discovery confirms which ones apply.
Inquiries lack the date, headcount or venue, so the first reply is always a list of questions.
Quotes are built by hand from menus and staffing.
Deposits and final payments are chased by email.
Final headcounts and allergies arrive late and change prep plans.
Named for compatibility only. No partnership or endorsement implied; we confirm API access for your plan during discovery.
Automation recipes
Trigger → steps → outcome. Each one is a scoped, fixed-price build.
Trigger New catering inquiry
Outcome Complete inquiries ready to quote
Typical stack: Web form, calendar
Trigger Qualified inquiry
Outcome Same-day quotes
Typical stack: Caterease or HoneyBook
Trigger Proposal accepted
Outcome Fewer payment chases
Typical stack: E-signature, payments
Trigger 10 days before the event
Outcome Accurate prep and fewer surprises
Typical stack: Event software, email
Interactive
Pick what starts it and what should happen next. Your workflow assembles live below. This is a planning tool; we confirm what your tools support during discovery.
Your workflow
Planning previewAdd at least one step on the left.
Tap "Start a missed call" and reply as the customer. Runs in your browser.
Incoming call…
Nobody can answer right now
Move the sliders to match your business.
Est. recovered / month
Est. per year
missed → re-engaged → won per month
Estimate = leads × missed % × re-engaged % × close % × deal value, using only the numbers you entered. Not a guarantee; excludes software and build costs.
Plan my text-back automationStep through "Inquiry qualifier" one stage at a time. Click any step.
ROI estimate
Preset for a small team. Change the numbers to match your business.
How we implement
We load your packages, minimums and staffing ratios first, then test quotes against past events.
Discovery call: We walk through your current process and tools (free, 30 minutes).
Workflow map & fixed quote: Written scope, software costs listed separately, compliance notes included.
Build in a test environment: Your accounts, test data first, then a supervised pilot.
Handover: Documentation, training and an optional support plan.
General information, not legal advice. Confirm requirements with your own counsel or compliance officer.
Want these automations running in your business?
Tell us your tools and the one task you'd remove first. We reply with a plan.
The broader playbook for the whole trade, including recipes that apply across specialties.
AI automation for Restaurants →FAQ
Next step
Two short steps. We reply by email, usually to set up a 30-minute discovery call.
What happens after you submit
We read it personally
A person reviews your note. No automated sales sequence.
We reply by email
Usually with 2–3 clarifying questions and times for a 30-minute call.
You get a written plan
Workflow map, fixed quote and listed software costs before any build. No obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call (214) 891-5650 or email info@fullstopsolutions.com.
Not ready to talk? Try the ROI calculator or readiness check. No email needed.
