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??New feature out now: Introducing Conversation Topics Alerts? If your restaurant gets a call about meaningful revenue opportunities, you need to hop on those ASAP. Can you ensure prompt follow-ups? Every call to your restaurant is a revenue opportunity. Private dining, catering, special events. But traditional phone lines? They can’t keep up. ?? Staff gets too busy to answer (or outside business hours). ?? Customers get stuck on hold. ?? Voicemails go unanswered. Imagine if your team was instantly alerted when a caller asked about a high-value request so you could take action immediately. (hint: that’s where Conversation Topics Alerts comes in) ? Real-time notifications: Get SMS or email alerts within 5 minutes. ? Never miss key opportunities: Stay on top of catering, private dining, and more. ? Customizable alerts: Choose what topics matter most. No more missed revenue. No more unanswered voicemails. Just more opportunities on your terms. #restauranttech #voiceAI

Restaurant celebrity spotted in the wild! Yep, that’s Shawn P. Walchef chatting with our CEO, Alex Sambvani. And yes, we fan-girled. The team is holding it down at the Bar & Restaurant Expo in Vegas! It’s fantastic to get out there and meet operators (and thought leaders in the industry ??) P.S. - If you went this week, what were some of your favorite moments? #VoiceAI #RestaurantTech #Hospitality

How many reservations are you losing after hours? When someone calls your restaurant at 9:30pm to book a table, they’re ready to commit. But if no one answers? That moment (and that revenue) disappears. The Fireman Hospitality Group knew this problem all too well. Multiple busy restaurants and too many missed calls. Their solution? They handed the phones to Slang. ?? In just 90 days: - 27,000+ calls answered - 2,400+ reservations created by voice - 8% of bookings made outside business hours - 96% caller satisfaction Stephanie Holmes, Director of Guest Services, put it best: “You can wait and struggle with staffing—or get ahead of the curve.” ?? Read the full case study to see how they did it → https://hubs.la/Q03dmpHL0

Put it all on black! We’re feelin’ lucky ?? The Slang team will return to beautiful Las Vegas after just being there. Only this time, we’re headed to the Bar & Restaurant Expo. We’re pumped to check out the latest trends, products, and innovations driving the future of hospitality. Not to mention, share with folks how voice AI is the next big thing for full-service restaurants ?? It’s happening March 25-26th. Come swing by our booth and snap a picture with someone on our team! ??Booth #1359

The Culinary Institute of America’s Augie Award is a lifetime achievement that symbolizes innovation, leadership, and impact in the restaurant industry. Earning this award is no small feat ?? I. Pano Karatassos, founder and CEO of Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, recently received the Tastemaker Augie Award. This is a well-deserved recognition of his decades-long influence on dining culture. Karatassos is an innovator we admire. He has pioneered restaurant concepts and shaped industry standards. His work has elevated the guest experience and inspired restaurant leaders nationwide. Let’s take a moment to celebrate him and the legacy he continues to build ????

NYC, make some noise ?? ?? The New York Restaurant Show is happening in less than a few days. We’re proud to announce that several Slang team members will be there! This event is special because it’s known as a gathering of industry trailblazers in one of the world’s most iconic food cities. And for Slang, it’s happening right in our backyard. ?? Javits Center, New York, NY ?? March 23-25, 2025 ?? Booth #2224 We're excited to showcase how our voice AI concierge is helping restaurants: ? Answer every call, even outside regular business hours ? Capture more reservations and revenue ? Free up staff for in-person guests If you’re coming, stop by our booth to explore and learn more. #RestaurantTech #VoiceAI

Slang was nominated for HackerNoon's NY Startup of the Year Award! ?? We’re beyond proud to be recognized, but we need your help to take home the win! ? Vote for Slang here: https://hubs.la/Q038H-jL0 You can vote once every 24 hours! So set a reminder, tell your friends, and help us show the world why Slang is changing the game for restaurants with AI-powered phone automation. #Startups #Restauranttech #VoiceAI

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas—unless it’s OpenTable's Sales and Service (RSS) conference! Some Slang team members will be there, so if you see us, say hello! ?? We’d love to chat about how AI is shaping the future of restaurant operations. #OpenTable #RSSConference #VoiceAI #RestaurantTech

Restaurants don’t know it, but they have revenue stream hiding in plain sight ?? Phones are like a black box, and operators don’t know about it. If you want to get the most out of phones, a crucial guest communication channel, then you need data ?? Without it, you won’t know how to optimize. Slang’s new Reservation Insights dashboard changes that. Operators can now see real phone-driven booking data to optimize their revenue strategy. Want to know exactly what’s happening when guests call your restaurant? We break it all down in our latest blog. ?? in comments

The best way to kick off WiRL? A Barbie-themed welcome party ?? We’re setting the tone for an unforgettable Women in Restaurant Leadership (WiRL) conference in Nashville. We want to celebrate the inspiring women shaping hospitality with a night full of energy, connection, and, of course, pink. Speaking of pink, you need to grab a pink bandana from the Slang table before the party starts. Will we see you there? #WiRLPower #WomenInLeadership