Get a phone number
Step 1 of Revenue Maxing: a dedicated line the AI answers every time — $1/month, live the same day.
Why this is step 1
Every missed call is a missed order — during the lunch rush, when you're short-staffed, after hours. The Phone AI answers every call on a dedicated number: it takes the order, answers questions, upsells, and captures the guest into your guest book. It replaces a ~$39.99/month business phone line for $1/month.
The same number becomes your growth engine in step 4: it's the line guests text your RAFFLE keyword to.
Set it up (about 2 minutes)
Tell Buddy your area code
In the console chat, just type your preferred area code — e.g. 408.
Buddy quotes the $1/month price and gives you a secure payment link.
Pick your number
After payment, Buddy shows available numbers in your area code. Say “the first one” or type the number you like.
Same-day activation
Your number goes through a quick activation review (this verifies your business with the phone network) and you get an email the moment your Phone AI is answering. Customize the greeting anytime in Settings → Phone AI.
What the Phone AI does on every call
- Takes the whole order — every item, price, and modifier from your live menu; it asks required questions (size, protein) before checkout.
- Answers questions — hours, ingredients, “what's popular?”
- Upsells naturally — sides, drinks, featured items.
- Never loses a sale — if a caller hangs up mid-order, the saved cart is texted to them as a checkout link automatically.
- Fills your guest book — every caller becomes a contact you can reach in campaigns.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the phone number cost?
$1/month. That covers your dedicated line and verifies your business with the phone network. AI conversations use your credit balance (200 free to start).
How fast is the number live?
Same day — there's a quick activation review, then you get an email the moment the line is answering.
Can I keep my existing number?
Keep it — forward it to your HostBuddy number when you're busy or after hours, so the AI catches everything you can't.
What happens if a caller hangs up mid-order?
The saved cart is texted to them automatically as a checkout link, so the sale finishes itself.
Can I change the greeting?
Yes — Settings → Phone AI lets you customize how the agent answers.