The Certus AI Blog: Restaurant Automation & Technology

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

Understaffed kitchen? How AI voice assistants help with front-of-house operations

How AI voice assistants help understaffed restaurants capture orders and maintain service

January 7, 2026

Can an AI phone agent for restaurants handle complex orders?

From custom toppings to last-minute changes, here’s how AI phone ordering handles real restaurant calls

December 29, 2025

How to choose the right restaurant voice AI: buyer's guide 2026

Compare restaurant voice AI platforms in 2026. Learn which systems handle complete orders vs just reservations, key features to evaluate, and why Certus AI leads for order automation.

December 29, 2025

Strategies and technologies Domino's Pizza uses to track everything

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December 18, 2025

How Domino's built a $19 billion empire without having the best pizza (and what your restaurant can copy)

A close look at how Domino's Pizza built their empire including best practices and tips for restaurants that want to grow, too.

December 17, 2025

AI in restaurant workflows: Why IVR systems are dead, and AI phone agents are the future

Why traditional IVR systems no longer work for modern restaurants and how AI phone agents improve order accuracy, reduce missed calls, and streamline operations. Discover key differences, real stats, and practical benefits.

December 12, 2025

How restaurants can use an AI answering machine to capture more orders

Learn how AI answering machines help restaurants capture every call, boost order accuracy, and free staff during peak hours. Learn practical steps to implement and maximize revenue.

December 10, 2025

How to implement voice AI in restaurants: A step-by-step guide for 2026

Learn how restaurants can implement voice AI to capture every call, reduce order errors, and streamline operations. Step-by-step guide, stats, and practical tips included.

December 9, 2025

Restaurant Order Automation with an AI Phone Agent in 2026

A practical guide to how restaurants in the US use AI phone agents to automate orders, reduce missed calls, and streamline daily operations

December 3, 2025

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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