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Description

Crunchtime Host serves as an innovative guest management solution for restaurants, facilitating the organization of reservations, waitlists, seating arrangements, and table management all from a single digital interface. This platform enables patrons to easily make reservations, join waitlists, and receive timely updates through two-way SMS, which helps alleviate crowding in the lobby and enhances overall communication. The system offers hosts real-time insights into table availability, guest movement, and dining progression by leveraging data-driven algorithms to provide precise wait-time estimates based on the restaurant's current activity levels. Additionally, it collects guest details and tracks previous visit history, which allows for tailored service and more informed operational strategies. With features such as integrated seating plans and automated seating recommendations, ConnectSmart Host enables staff to efficiently allocate parties to suitable tables, thereby increasing table turnover and minimizing the amount of time tables remain unoccupied. Ultimately, this comprehensive solution not only boosts operational efficiency but also elevates the dining experience for guests.

Description

Porchlight serves as a cloud-based platform tailored for the booking and management needs of independent pubs, restaurants, and cafés. Featuring an AI phone assistant named Thomas, it efficiently manages incoming calls and schedules reservations based on real-time availability, forwarding any unmanageable requests to staff for follow-up. All booking channels, including phone, website, and Google, are consolidated into a single venue diary equipped with a comprehensive floor plan. Additionally, the staff app integrates various functionalities such as rota management, clock-in systems, payroll tracking, tips management, and food safety inspections, providing a centralized tool for venues to oversee bookings and daily staff operations. This service is specifically designed to assist independent hospitality establishments in the UK, ensuring they can effectively manage reservations during peak service hours as well as outside of operating hours. With Porchlight, venues can optimize their operations and enhance customer service.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Google Business Profile No 
Squirrel POS Yes 

Integrations

Google Business Profile Yes 
Squirrel POS No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

£249/venue/month
£249 per venue per month, VAT included. A 14-day free trial is available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

QSR Automations

Country

United States

Website

qsrautomations.com/connectsmart-host/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Porchlight Hospitality

Founded

2026

Country

United Kingdom

Website

porchlightpro.com

Product Features

Restaurant Reservations

Capacity Monitoring No 
Custom Reservation Inventory No 
Deposits / Prepayment Processing No 
Email Marketing No 
Facebook Reservations No 
Feedback Management No 
Guest Data No 
Guest Notifications No 
Mobile App Booking No 
Online / Website Reservations No 
Reminders No 
Reporting / Analytics No 
Seat / Table Optimization No 
Text/SMS Communications No 
Waitlist Management No 

Waitlist

Alerts/Notifications No 
Customer Database No 
For Restaurants No 
Prioritization No 
Public Waitlist No 
Reporting & Statistics No 
Self Check-in No 
Waiting Time Tracking No 
Waitlist Status Tracking No 

Product Features

Restaurant Reservations

Capacity Monitoring No 
Custom Reservation Inventory No 
Deposits / Prepayment Processing No 
Email Marketing No 
Facebook Reservations No 
Feedback Management No 
Guest Data No 
Guest Notifications No 
Mobile App Booking No 
Online / Website Reservations No 
Reminders No 
Reporting / Analytics No 
Seat / Table Optimization No 
Text/SMS Communications No 
Waitlist Management No 

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