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Restaurant AI Kit

Use this AI toolkit to write menus, attract customers, and automate tasks — no tech skills needed.

1. Use ChatGPT to Write Menus and Social Posts

ChatGPT helps you write engaging menu descriptions, weekly specials, and schedule social media posts quickly.

Cost: Free

✅ How to Start

  1. Visit chat.openai.com and sign in
  2. Use one of the prompt examples below
  3. Paste and customize with your restaurant details

💡 Example Prompts

  • "Write a menu description for a spicy chicken sandwich"
  • "Create 3 Instagram captions for today's lunch special"
  • "Write a thank-you message to customers for visiting"
Download Prompt Pack 📺 Watch How-to Video

2. Use Canva to Design Menus and Flyers

Canva helps you design beautiful dine-in or takeout menus, flyers, coupons, and social media content with ease.

Cost: Free

✅ How to Start

  1. Go to canva.com and create a free account
  2. Search for “restaurant menu” or “promo flyer” templates
  3. Edit your text and upload your images

💡 Example Ideas

  • Daily special menu board
  • Weekend promo flyer
  • Instagram carousel post for new items
Browse Menu Templates 📺 Watch How-to Video

3. Use Pictory to Create Food Promo Videos

Pictory turns your menu descriptions into high-quality short videos that grab attention on Instagram or TikTok.

Cost: Free Trial

✅ How to Start

  1. Go to pictory.ai and create a free account
  2. Choose “Script to Video” and paste a short promo message
  3. Choose visuals, music, and let Pictory generate the video

💡 Example Uses

  • Highlighting your best-selling dish
  • Introducing a new weekend combo
  • Thanking customers with a holiday greeting
Try Pictory for Free 📺 Watch How-to Video

4. Use Opus Clip to Create Short Video Ads

Opus Clip helps you turn long customer testimonials or behind-the-scenes footage into attention-grabbing short clips.

Cost: Free Trial

✅ How to Start

  1. Go to opus.pro and create a free account
  2. Upload a video or paste a YouTube link
  3. Opus will generate 15–60 second highlights

💡 Pro Tips

  • Capture happy customer moments
  • Show how a dish is made in the kitchen
Try Opus Clip 📺 Watch How-to Video

5. Use ManyChat or Tidio for Reservations and FAQs

These tools automate your restaurant messaging on Instagram, Facebook, or your website — for FAQs, reservations, or daily specials.

Cost: Free

✅ How to Start

  1. Sign up at ManyChat or Tidio
  2. Connect your Facebook or Instagram page
  3. Customize chatbot flows for “Reserve a Table,” “Today’s Special,” or “Hours”

💡 Example Ideas

  • Send customers your daily lunch special
  • Answer common questions instantly
Try ManyChat or Tidio 📺 Watch How-to Video

6. Use Zapier to Automate Tasks

Zapier connects your apps, like taking online orders and sending them to Google Sheets or Slack without manual steps.

Cost: Free

✅ How to Start

  1. Visit zapier.com and create an account
  2. Choose templates like “Add new online order to spreadsheet”
  3. Connect apps like Google Sheets, Gmail, Square, or Mailchimp

💡 Example Automations

  • Send email alerts for new catering orders
  • Add new reservations to a spreadsheet
Explore Automations 📺 Watch How-to Video

7. Use Notion or Trello to Manage Staff and Tasks

Use these free project tools to organize kitchen prep tasks, create schedules, and plan marketing campaigns.

Cost: Free

✅ How to Start

  1. Go to Notion or Trello
  2. Create a workspace and choose a template (e.g. task board or calendar)
  3. Add tasks for staff, events, or promotions

💡 Example Boards

  • Weekly kitchen prep checklist
  • Promotions calendar
Try Notion or Trello 📺 Watch How-to Video