Mobile Pre Ordering for QSR

Your AI agent enables mobile ordering via WhatsApp and SMS. Customers pre-order, pay ahead, and pick up at the express counter. Wait times drop 70%, order values increase 32%.

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1

70% Wait Time Reduction

From 12 minutes to 4 minutes. Customers who used to leave because of lines now order ahead and pick up instantly.

2

32% Higher Order Value

Mobile orders average significantly more than in-store. Customers take time to browse the full menu without line pressure.

3

31% of Orders Go Mobile

Within weeks of launch. Creates new capacity, reduces kitchen stress, and improves experience for everyone.

What We Offer

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WhatsApp Ordering

Customers message their order, pay online, and pick up at express counter. Natural conversation interface, no app download required.

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SMS Order Reminders

10:45am daily reminders to office workers: 'Pre-order lunch now, skip the rush.' Perfect timing drives adoption.

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Express Pickup Counter

Dedicated pickup point for mobile orders. No mixing with in-store queue. Fast, efficient, premium experience.

The Lunch Rush Problem

Fast-casual restaurants face a daily crisis:

  • 15-minute waits during peak hours (12pm-2pm)
  • Lost customers who see the line and leave
  • Only 5% of customers have contact information
  • No way to communicate with past customers
  • Kitchen overload at peak, underutilized at off-peak

How Mobile Ordering Works

Phase 1: Database Building (Weeks 1-4)

At Register:

  • QR code displayed: “Skip the line next time! Join our mobile order club”
  • Incentive: 15% off next visit for signing up
  • Staff trained to mention: “Would you like to skip the line next visit?”
  • Capture: Name, mobile number, email

Results:

  • 2,847 customers captured in 4 weeks
  • 38% signup rate of daily customers
  • Cost per signup: Near-zero (staff time only)

Phase 2: Mobile Ordering Launch

Launch Campaign Email + SMS:

Subject: Skip the Line! Mobile Ordering is Here

Tired of waiting in line?

ORDER AHEAD via WhatsApp or our website:
1. Send your order via WhatsApp: [WhatsApp Link]
2. Pay online
3. Pick up at express counter - No wait!

LAUNCH SPECIAL: 20% off all mobile orders this week

Order now for today's lunch: [Order Link]

Daily Lunch Promotions (11am SMS):

Pre-order lunch NOW = Skip the line + Free fries!

Order by 11:30am for 12pm-2pm pickup
WhatsApp your order: [Link]

Today's special: Classic Burger + Fries + Drink = Great Value
(Save on combo)

Phase 3: Behavior Modification

Target: Office Workers (Identified by lunchtime patterns)

10:45am SMS (Daily to office segment):

Morning! Lunch rush starts at 12pm

Pre-order NOW = No wait + Free upgrade to large fries

Your usual? Reply with your order or:
Tap to order: [WhatsApp Order Link]

Express pickup counter ready for you!

For First-Time Mobile Orders:

Confirmation WhatsApp:
"Order received! Payment confirmed

Your burger will be ready at 12:15pm
Pick up at EXPRESS COUNTER (no line!)

Next time: Just WhatsApp us your "usual" and we'll prepare it!
See you soon

Mobile Ordering Results

MetricValueImpact
Mobile orders as % of lunch31%Reduced wait time 70%
Average mobile order valueHighervs in-store (+32%)
Customer acquisition costNear-zerovs paid ads
Repeat mobile order rate76%Highly sticky behavior
Line wait time reduction12 min to 4 minCustomer satisfaction +47%
Lost customers to wait time-73%Retain lunch rush customers

Demand Shifting: Early Lunch Incentive

Problem: 12pm-2pm overload, 10:30am-11:45am underutilized

Solution: Early Lunch Special

10:15am SMS (to lunch segment):

Beat the rush! Early Lunch Special

Order between 11am-11:45am today:
- 25% off entire order
- Guaranteed ready in 8 minutes
- No wait, no lines

Your usual burger? Reply YES
Or order here: [Link]

Offer expires 11:45am

Results:

  • 124 customers shifted to 11am-11:45am window
  • Smoothed lunch rush capacity
  • Same kitchen output, better customer experience
  • Additional revenue captured (off-peak that would have been lost)

Overall Transformation

MetricBeforeAfterChange
Lunch revenue per dayBaselineSignificant increase+39%
Customer database08,700New asset
Mobile order revenueNoneNew channelSignificant
Lost customers (wait times)Many dailyFew daily-73%
Customer satisfaction (lunch)6.2/108.9/10+44%

Strategic Benefits

For Operations:

  • Kitchen can see orders before customers arrive
  • Better prep timing and resource allocation
  • Express counter separates flows
  • Staff stress reduced during peak

For Marketing:

  • Contact information from every mobile customer
  • Communication channel for future promotions
  • Data on ordering patterns and preferences
  • Platform for loyalty program integration

For Customers:

  • No more line anxiety
  • Order at their convenience
  • Payment already handled
  • Premium pickup experience

Implementation Timeline

Week 1-4: Database Building

  • QR codes at all registers
  • Staff training on signup pitch
  • Build initial customer base

Week 5: Mobile Ordering Launch

  • WhatsApp ordering enabled
  • Express counter designated
  • Launch campaign to database

Week 6+: Optimization

  • Daily lunch reminders
  • Early lunch incentives
  • “Your usual” recognition
  • Continuous campaign refinement

ROI: 53:1

Program Investment:

  • Platform and setup
  • Staff training
  • Promotional discounts

Revenue Impact:

  • Lunch revenue increase: +39%
  • Customer database: New marketing asset
  • Mobile channel: Incremental revenue stream
  • Customer retention: -73% lost to wait times

"We were losing customers every day because of 15-minute lunch lines. Now 31% order via WhatsApp. Average order value is 32% higher. Wait times dropped from 12 minutes to 4 minutes. Customer satisfaction jumped from 6.2 to 8.9 out of 10."

Carlos Martinez

Regional Manager, Fast-Casual Chain, Barcelona

Customer Data Import

Import customer data from various platforms and your POS system to finally own your customer relationships

  • One-click import from booking and reservation platforms
  • POS system integration for transaction data
  • Automatic customer profile enrichment
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Smart Campaign Automation

Set up birthday campaigns, win-back sequences, and VIP rewards that run automatically

  • Birthday & anniversary campaigns
  • Win-back sequences for lapsed customers
  • VIP tier rewards and recognition
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Digital Loyalty Programs

Points, tiers, and rewards delivered through Apple Wallet & Google Wallet

  • Apple Wallet & Google Wallet integration
  • Points and rewards tracking
  • VIP tier management
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