When a meal is completed, reservation is honored, or takeout is delivered in HotSchedules, Reviewflowz automatically sends a review request to your guest via email, SMS, or WhatsApp. Set it up once and every single diner gets asked for feedback. No manual follow-ups, no missed opportunities, no extra work for your staff.
Your happiest diners, flagged in HotSchedules
When a guest leaves a 5-star review on Google or Yelp, that signal flows directly into HotSchedules, attached to their reservation or order history. Now your servers and managers know exactly which diners are your biggest fans. Ask them for video testimonials, referrals, or to bring friends for your next special event.
Staff attribution without the name-drop
Most restaurants ask diners to mention their server, bartender, or chef by name in reviews. Problem: Google flags those reviews more often, and guests forget or misspell names. Reviewflowz takes a different approach. Because it connects to HotSchedules, it already knows which staff member handled each table or order. When the review comes in, it's automatically attributed. No name needed. Your reviews read naturally, fewer get removed, and you still get per-staff performance data for coaching and bonuses.
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A restaurant with 200 reviews sounds impressive until you realize they served 15,000 guests. That's a 1.3% conversion rate. Your competitor across town has 80 reviews from 2,000 guests. They're winning at 4%. Because Reviewflowz connects to HotSchedules, it knows exactly how many orders and reservations you completed. So instead of celebrating raw numbers, you see: 342 orders this month, 47 reviews, 13.7% conversion rate.
AI replies to every review automatically
Replying to reviews boosts your Google ranking, builds trust with future diners, and gives unhappy guests a reason to return. But what server, chef, bartender, or manager has time to reply to every single review across Google, Yelp, TripAdvisor, OpenTable, DoorDash, and Uber Eats? Reviewflowz generates on-brand replies using AI across 200+ platforms. Approve them manually or let them publish automatically so no review goes unanswered.
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What review sites matter most for restaurants & bars & cafés businesses?
Google Reviews is always #1 for restaurants since customers search there first, but Yelp, TripAdvisor, OpenTable, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Facebook are crucial for domain authority and industry-specific discovery. These platforms directly impact your visibility when hungry customers are actively searching for dining options or browsing delivery apps. Reviewflowz monitors all these essential sites plus 200+ others from one centralized dashboard, so you never miss a review that could impact your restaurant's reputation.
How do I measure my review performance?
Most restaurants track raw review counts, but that's meaningless without knowing your customer volume. A competitor with 80 reviews from 2,000 guests (4% conversion rate) is actually outperforming you if you have 200 reviews from 15,000 guests (1.3%). Because Reviewflowz integrates with HotSchedules, we automatically calculate your true review conversion rate by dividing your reviews by your actual reservation and order volume.
How does the review request actually get sent?
When HotSchedules marks a meal as completed, order fulfilled, reservation honored, or takeout delivered, Reviewflowz automatically triggers a review request to that guest via your chosen channel (email, SMS, or WhatsApp). You configure the trigger event and communication channel once during setup, then every guest receives a review request automatically without any manual work. It's completely set-and-forget once you've chosen your preferences.
Can I send review requests via WhatsApp?
Yes, Reviewflowz supports WhatsApp review requests alongside email and SMS options. WhatsApp delivers exceptional results with nearly 98% open rates, making it particularly powerful in markets where customers prefer WhatsApp communication. Just like email and SMS, WhatsApp requests are automatically triggered from HotSchedules when meals are completed, orders fulfilled, or reservations honored.
Can I track which server, chef, bartender, or manager generates the most reviews?
Yes. Since Reviewflowz integrates directly with HotSchedules, it automatically knows which server, chef, bartender, or manager handled each table, order, or shift when reviews come in, giving you detailed performance tracking and leaderboards for your restaurant, bar, or café staff without guests needing to mention names. This also helps avoid Google's tendency to flag and remove reviews that specifically mention staff members by name.
How long does it take to set up Reviewflowz with HotSchedules?
Setup takes just minutes, not days. Simply connect your HotSchedules account, choose your trigger and messaging channel, and you're live with no developer or IT support needed. Your first automated review request goes out the same day.
How much do review request emails and SMS cost?
Email requests cost $5 per 1,000 sends and SMS costs $5 per 100 sends, with no monthly minimums or contracts on a pay-as-you-go basis. WhatsApp pricing varies by country. For most restaurants and bars, this works out to just pennies per review collected.
