The Certus AI Blog: Restaurant Automation & Technology

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

Restaurant automation trends

Restaurant automation trends to watch in 2026

What’s driving smarter kitchens, faster service, and higher revenue in 2026

January 28, 2026
Certus AI vs Loman AI: A practical comparison for restaurant owners

Certus AI vs Loman AI: A practical comparison for restaurant owners

What each platform handles, where they differ, and which fits your restaurant

January 23, 2026

Do AI ordering systems work with existing restaurant tech stacks?

A practical look at POS, phone, and online ordering integrations

January 21, 2026
Menu changes break your phone system? Update instantly with AI

Menu changes break your phone system? Update instantly with AI

Stop losing orders because outdated phone menus can't keep up with real-time changes

January 15, 2026

Your restaurant can't afford dedicated phone staff? Here's your AI alternative

Can't afford $50K+ for phone staff? AI for restaurant management handles complete order automation for $100-$500/month. Save money while capturing more phone revenue!

January 13, 2026

Best AI phone ordering systems for small restaurants (under 50 seats)

Compare the leading AI phone ordering systems for small restaurants and discover which platforms offer complete order automation, affordable pricing, and fast implementation for independent operations under 50 seats.

January 8, 2026

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

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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