AI Voice Agents for Restaurants: Solving a $90,000 Problem
Missed phone calls are draining restaurant profits. The average restaurant misses up to 25% of incoming calls. With an average order value of $25 and roughly 10 missed calls per day, that's more than $90,000 in lost revenue annually.
Let that sink in: $90,000. Just gone.
In an industry as competitive and cutthroat as food service, every lost call matters. Most restaurants operate on razor-thin margins. Many close within a year. And those that survive? They're the ones embracing smarter, faster, more reliable systems — like AI voice agents.
The Real Cost of Missed Calls
Restaurants have a phone problem. During peak hours, phones ring off the hook, staff are overwhelmed, and callers are often left hanging. This isn't just a minor inconvenience — it's a leak in your revenue stream.
Let's do the math:
- 10 missed calls/day x $25 average order = $250/day
- $250/day x 365 days = $91,250/year in missed revenue
That's the cost of not picking up the phone.
Now, imagine eliminating that loss with an AI assistant that answers instantly, 24/7.
Why Most Restaurants Won't Survive the Next Decade
The food service industry is brutal. Rising labor costs, demanding customers, delivery platforms cutting into margins, and now AI-enabled competitors. The ones that survive won't be the ones with the best food — they'll be the ones with the best systems.
AI voice agents are part of that system.
They don't sleep. They don't call in sick. And they never miss a call.
Do AI Voice Agents for Restaurants Actually Work?
Yes. And the tech is better than you think.
The first time I called one, I couldn't believe I wasn't speaking to a real person. It greeted me warmly, let me customize my pizza order, handled allergy information, and even helped me book a table — all over the phone, with zero wait time. I was stunned.
That's when I knew: every restaurant needs this.
Testing the Best AI Voice Agents (So You Don't Have To)
As a restaurant owner in Manhattan, I can't afford mistakes. I tested the top players to find the best solution.
Loman AI
I started with Loman AI. Clean website, solid demo. The onboarding looked promising. But once I started using the dashboard, I hit a wall. A simple task like updating the menu turned into a headache. Support was slow, and I lost patience.
Eva AI
Next, I tried Eva AI, which Reddit users seemed to like. But from setup to support, it was a letdown. The team clearly didn't understand the restaurant business. It felt like a tech product built by people who'd never worked a dinner rush.
After two failed attempts, I had enough.
The Birth of Nemmis
I called up a close friend from college — a brilliant engineer. I told him: "What if we built an AI voice system actually made for restaurants? Something reliable, effortless to use, and tailored for our needs."
He was in. A year later, after obsessing over the details and working closely with real restaurants, we launched Nemmis.
And it just works.
What Makes Nemmis Different
Nemmis isn't just another tech company trying to break into food service. We are restaurant people. We understand the chaos of peak hours, the stress of short-staffing, and the pressure to never miss a beat.
Here's what Nemmis offers:
✓ 24/7 Call Handling
Never miss a call again. Whether it's 3 PM or 3 AM, Nemmis picks up instantly.
✓ Smart Order Taking
Nemmis can take full orders, confirm customizations, and even handle allergy concerns.
✓ Automated Upselling
It doesn't just take orders. It boosts them by suggesting add-ons, combos, and popular items.
✓ Seamless POS Integration
Nemmis integrates with over 50 POS systems. Orders go straight to your kitchen, no manual entry needed.
✓ Reduced Staff Workload
Free up your team to focus on guests, not phones.
✓ Multilingual Support
Serve more customers in their preferred language.
✓ Increased Revenue
No more missed calls = no more missed dollars.
Real Results from Real Restaurants
Since launching Nemmis, we've seen:
- 100% reduction in missed calls
- 30% increase in average order value (thanks to upsells)
- Faster service and better customer feedback
- Reduced stress for front-of-house teams
And the best part? Most restaurants are fully up and running within 24 hours.
Looking Ahead
AI isn't the future of restaurants — it's the present. And those who embrace it now will dominate the next decade.
Voice agents will keep getting smarter. Soon, they'll handle loyalty programs, advanced reservations, personalized upsells based on caller history, and more.
At Nemmis, we're building that future now.
If you're a restaurant owner tired of losing money to missed calls, it's time to act.
Try Nemmis Today
We built Nemmis for restaurant owners, by restaurant owners. It's fast, reliable, and built to grow your business.
Ready to stop losing $90,000/year?
Visit Nemmis.com to schedule your free demo.