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Your Spanish-Speaking Customers Are Still Hanging Up. Here Is the Fix.

Revenue Recovery

August 31, 2026

Your Spanish-Speaking Customers Are Still Hanging Up. Here Is the Fix.

The three kinds of bilingual answering service, side by side: what they cost, which ones take orders into your POS, and why Spanish should never be a paid add-on. From an operator who ran 11 restaurants.
Popmenu Review: What You Get and What It Costs

AI & Restaurant

August 27, 2026

Popmenu Review: What You Get and What It Costs

What Popmenu costs, what its AI Answering does on a call, and the one question to ask before you buy any phone product. From an operator who ran 11 restaurants.
What Restaurant Online Ordering Systems Actually Cost

AI & Restaurant

August 27, 2026

What Restaurant Online Ordering Systems Actually Cost

ChowNow starts at $249, Owner.com at $249 plus 5%, Toast at about $75 a month. An operator breaks down what each one really costs per order.

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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. Certus also takes calls in Spanish, included as standard.

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