ZiaPilot Resources
Restaurant growth playbooks
The ZiaPilot restaurant AI blog: practical guides on reviews and reputation, WhatsApp ordering, and turning catering inquiries into booked orders.
Catering
How to Get More Catering Orders for Your Restaurant
A practical restaurant catering growth plan: capture more inquiries, reply faster, quote from your menu, and turn one event into repeat orders.
July 9, 2026 · 8 min read
Founder Notes
Founder Notes: Why Restaurant Catering AI Has to Start With the Menu
A candid note on what we are learning while building ZiaPilot: the best catering AI starts with menu truth, not generic chat.
July 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Pilot Notes
The 7-Day Catering AI Pilot Scorecard We Use Before Calling It a Win
Before a restaurant trusts AI with catering leads, measure the basics: did it capture more inquiries, answer accurately, and help staff quote faster?
July 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Reviews
How to Get More Google Reviews for Your Restaurant
More recent reviews mean more trust and better visibility. Here's how to ask the right way, without breaking Google's rules.
June 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Automation
Restaurant Automation: 7 Things to Automate (Without Losing the Personal Touch)
Automation isn't about replacing your team, it's about making sure no message waits. Here's what to automate, and what to keep human.
June 20, 2026 · 7 min read
Reviews
How to Respond to Negative Google Reviews (with Templates)
A calm, specific reply can turn a one-star rant into a returning guest. Here's the framework, plus copy-paste templates.
June 18, 2026 · 6 min read
WhatsApp Ordering for Restaurants: A 2026 Setup Guide
WhatsApp is where customers already message you. Here's how to turn that thread into a real ordering channel, without hiring someone to watch the phone.
June 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Reviews
How to Reply to DoorDash and Uber Eats Reviews
Marketplace ratings quietly decide how often you show up in the app. Here's how to manage reviews on DoorDash and Uber Eats without drowning in tabs.
June 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Catering
Catering Inquiry Response Templates That Win More Orders
Catering buyers book whoever replies first with a clear answer. These templates help you respond fast and capture every detail you need to quote.
May 28, 2026 · 8 min read
Catering
How to Price Catering per Person & Per Tray: Complete Formula Guide
A complete guide to catering pricing: food cost percentages, per-person vs per-tray models, tray serving sizes, and margin protection.
July 28, 2026 · 9 min read