The Certus AI Blog: Restaurant Automation & Technology

We’re re-engineering the front of house for every restaurant, starting with a $100B phone problem.

Clover vs Toast for Restaurant

Clover vs Toast for Restaurants: Counter-Service POS vs Restaurant-Built POS

Deciding between Clover and Toast for your restaurant POS? This guide reveals which system truly fits your operations, from kitchen workflow to payments. Find your match.

June 5, 2026

Clover vs Square for Restaurants: Which is the best POS for an independent kitchen?

Choosing a restaurant POS? Don't just compare features. This operator-first guide compares Clover vs Square, focusing on processing fees that drain margins. Make the right choice.

June 5, 2026
Comparison of the best POS Systems for Restaurants

Comparison of the best POS Systems for Restaurants: An Operator's Shortlist

Don't pick the wrong POS! An experienced operator shares her 2026 shortlist of the best restaurant POS systems, revealing real trade-offs & hidden costs.

June 4, 2026
Restaurant voice AI for multiple locations

Restaurant voice AI for multiple locations: how to stop losing revenue at scale

Running multiple restaurant locations? A restaurant voice AI answers every call, syncs orders to your POS, and cuts missed calls by up to 87%. See how it works.

May 29, 2026
Is a restaurant answering service worth it?

Is a restaurant answering service worth it?

Is a restaurant answering service worth the cost? See the real numbers on missed calls, recovered revenue, and AI ordering system ROI for restaurant operators in 2026.

May 29, 2026
Best AI Phone Agents for QSRs

Best AI Phone Agents for QSRs

Compare the best AI phone agents for QSRs in 2026. See how Certus AI, Slang AI, and Loman AI stack up on POS integration, order accuracy, and franchise readiness.

May 28, 2026
AI phone ordering security and PCI compliance

AI phone ordering security and PCI compliance

AI phone ordering can be PCI compliant when built correctly. See how secure restaurant voice AI handles payments, call recording, and cardholder data safely.

May 28, 2026

Automated upselling for restaurants with AI

AI upselling for restaurants boosts average order value on every call, automatically. See how automated phone ordering captures more revenue per order without extra staff.

May 20, 2026
The 10 best tips for modern restaurant management

The 10 best tips for modern restaurant management

10 practical restaurant management tips covering food cost, staff retention, voice AI, menu engineering, and more. Built for operators running real restaurants in 2026.

May 20, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

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How will my kitchen be able to receive the orders that Certus AI takes?

Certus AI will be able to place the orders through an API connection to your POS and/or Printer. Alternatively you can also choose to simply take orders through our dashboard.

Can Certus AI process payments over the phone?

Yes, Certus AI can send payment links via SMS or process card details directly through your POS using an encrypted connection, ensuring secure payment processing for all phone orders.

How will Certus AI handle customers who struggle to speak English?

Certus AI is trained to understand many accents, including South Asian, East Asian, Caribbean, and more. It ensures clear communication for customers whose first language isn't English.

How would you provide us with support, and do we need to pay for it?

The complete onboarding process takes 5 days and requires only 45 minutes of your time. This includes filling out an onboarding form, a clarity call with your AI engineer, and 3 days of training and integration.

Will I be able to see a report of how Certus AI is doing?

You'll get a lifetime private chat with our team as soon as you sign up. This lets you ask questions, give feedback, or schedule direct calls with our developers for free - no chatbots or long wait times.

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