1. Poster (POS System)
Core Functionality: Synchronizes locations, bookings, customers, receipts, and inventory with Poster POS.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Eliminates manual entry, speeds up service, reduces errors, and improves table and inventory management.
Business Scenario: When a guest is marked as seated, a receipt is created automatically at the correct table in Poster.
2. Brandtrack (Music Platform)
Core Functionality: Manages background music and audio branding through webhooks.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Creates a legally licensed atmosphere with centrally managed playlists.
Business Scenario: A weekend brunch can automatically activate a dedicated playlist during service hours.
3. Meta Booking Channels (Facebook & Instagram)
Core Functionality: Connects restaurants to booking channels through Facebook and Instagram.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Guests can book without leaving social media, simplifying the process and increasing conversion.
Business Scenario: A guest taps Book Now on Instagram and the reservation appears instantly in Hostme.
4. Tripadvisor Channel
Core Functionality: Connects restaurants to the Tripadvisor booking channel.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Attracts guests who are actively searching through reviews and ratings.
Business Scenario: A traveler books directly from the restaurant’s Tripadvisor page.
5. The MICHELIN Channel
Core Functionality: Connects restaurants to the MICHELIN Guide as a booking channel.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Enhances prestige and reaches an audience that trusts the MICHELIN Guide.
Business Scenario: A diner discovers a restaurant in the guide and books through its app.
6. Wix
Core Functionality: Embeds a Hostme booking widget on Wix websites.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Creates a direct booking flow without third-party redirects.
Business Scenario: Visitors check availability and reserve directly on a restaurant’s Wix site.
7. Lightspeed
Core Functionality: Synchronizes orders, bookings, inventory, and receipts with Lightspeed POS.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Automates workflows across delivery, takeaway, pre-order, and dine-in.
Business Scenario: A scheduled order is sent to the kitchen at the optimal preparation time.
8. Square POS
Core Functionality: Synchronizes guestbook data, online orders, inventory, and payments with Square.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Combines booking and transaction data into richer guest profiles.
Business Scenario: A card payment is matched to a Hostme guest and added to their history.
9. Private Feedback
Core Functionality: Requests private feedback after a visit via email or SMS.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Helps restaurants resolve issues before they reach public review platforms.
Business Scenario: A manager responds personally when a guest reports an issue after dinner.
10. Who Is Calling
Core Functionality: Identifies incoming callers and opens their guest profile.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Shows hosts visit history, preferences, and reservations before they answer.
Business Scenario: A host greets a returning caller by name and confirms their booking.
11. Personal SMS Service
Core Functionality: Sends and receives SMS from the restaurant number through an Android app.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Provides recognizable direct communication and a backup channel.
Business Scenario: Staff reply from a tablet while the guest sees the restaurant’s number.
12. Stripe Payment
Core Functionality: Accepts deposits, cancellation fees, and order payments through Stripe.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Provides secure international payments and reduces financial risk.
Business Scenario: A fine-dining restaurant requires secure prepayment for an event.
13. Sipuni (PBX)
Core Functionality: Identifies incoming calls through the Sipuni PBX.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Personalizes calls by connecting callers with guest records.
Business Scenario: Staff see a returning guest’s profile as the call arrives.
14. Uiscom (Cloud PBX)
Core Functionality: Supports incoming caller identification and intelligent call forwarding.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Routes calls by guest context and filters unwanted callers.
Business Scenario: VIP calls go to a manager while blocked numbers are rejected.
15. Hotlead (Cloud PBX)
Core Functionality: Identifies incoming calls through the Hotlead cloud PBX.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Personalizes phone conversations using existing guest data.
Business Scenario: The host sees visit history and preferences before answering.
16. WhatsApp
Core Functionality: Sends guest messages through the WhatsApp Business API via Twilio.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Delivers trusted, high-open-rate communication with text and images.
Business Scenario: An anniversary guest receives a personalized reservation reminder.
17. Segment
Core Functionality: Synchronizes guest and booking events with the Segment platform.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Makes guest behavior available to analytics and marketing tools.
Business Scenario: Restaurants build advertising audiences from booking and order activity.
18. Custom Application
Core Functionality: Supports custom applications through the Hostme API and webhooks.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Enables workflows tailored to a restaurant or chain’s systems.
Business Scenario: A group embeds booking in its loyalty app and sends status notifications.
19. Telphin (PBX)
Core Functionality: Identifies incoming calls through the Telphin PBX.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Links callers to guest profiles for more personal service.
Business Scenario: Staff recognize a regular guest and see active reservations immediately.
20. Dedicated Virtual Phone Number
Core Functionality: Provides a restaurant number for SMS and WhatsApp messages.
Benefit for the Restaurant: Creates a stable, recognizable communication channel.
Business Scenario: All reminders, campaigns, and replies come from one saved number.