Capital City Times

The way restaurants operate is changing. Rising labor costs, shrinking margins, and increasing diner expectations are squeezing owners and frustrating guests. Traditional service models, with waiters juggling too many tables and ignoring signals from diners, are cracking under pressure.

RestaurantlyAI, founded by Zaid Habash, offers a new model: instant, intelligent service without increasing staff. Unlike simple QR-code menus, RestaurantlyAI turns every diner’s phone into a personal waiter — a conversational assistant, like Siri for restaurants. Diners can ask questions such as “What do you recommend?” or “How many people is this dish enough for?” They can browse, inquire, order, and pay, all without waiting for anyone to arrive at their table.

For restaurateurs, the impact is immediate. Restaurants can reduce staffing needs while maintaining excellent service, increase diner satisfaction by eliminating long waits and overlooked requests, and enjoy smoother operations with less management stress. With partners like the Independent Restaurant Coalition and a vision for mass adoption, RestaurantlyAI isn’t just a convenience — it is the logical next step in a challenging market. As AI becomes a core tool in more industries, restaurants that embrace it now will be ahead of the curve, offering guests a seamless, modern dining experience while protecting their bottom line.