Short answer: This free 5-page PDF lists 6 AI time-savers for retail shops, auto repair, salons and restaurants. For each one: what it does, hours saved (only where a source gives a number), the price, setup steps, and a link to the source. It ends with a 7-day start-here plan. It was built from 22 listings on BusyWorkBots as of November 1, 2026.
Local Shops & Restaurants playbook (PDF)
Free. No email needed. Prints clean on Letter paper.
What is inside
- 6 tool cardsWhat each one does, the price, and setup steps.
- Hours savedOnly where a source gives a number. 4 of 22 listings have one.
- A source for every toolA link to where we got each fact.
- Your first 7 daysA simple plan to try one tool and count the hours.
The 6 tools inside
We take up to 3 listings with a sourced hours number, biggest first, then one per chore, easiest setup first. 4 of the 22 local shops and restaurants listings show an hours number. Hours are the maker’s or owner’s own numbers, so treat them as claims. Each tool’s page has the source.
- ~21hours a weekFrom the source
Maple AI Phone Orders
Answers every call and takes the full order, toppings and all. Sends the order into Toast or Clover so it prints in the kitchen. Takes payment before pickup and answers 'what's the wait?'.
Price: Maple Voice $85/mo yearly ($150 monthly, answering and FAQs only); Maple Pro $220/mo yearly ($350 monthly, adds ordering). Check siteSetup: EasySoftware or service
Hours: About 21 hours per week (Mootz Pizzeria + Bar, Detroit; Maple customer story)
- 20hours a weekMaker’s claim
Mira Salon AI Receptionist
Answers salon calls and texts 24/7 and books, moves, or cancels appointments.
Price: Monthly add-on to a Mangomint plan; price shown in your Mangomint accountSetup: EasySoftware or service
Hours: About 20 hours a week (one nail salon owner, in the maker's own testimonial)
Source: meetmira.com
- 15+hours a weekFrom the source
Stock Sync Bot
Syncs supplier stock to your store, hides sold-out items, and flags low stock.
Price: Multi-step Zaps from $19.99/mo (Zapier Pro, billed yearly; $29.99/mo billed monthly); a limited free plan (two-step Zaps only) is also listedSetup: Needs setupFree DIY template
Hours: 15+ hours per week
Source: reddit.com
- Hours not stated
7shifts
Staff scheduling, time clock, and team chat.
Price: Check siteSetup: EasySoftware or service
Source: 7shifts.com/pricing
- Hours not stated
Hello Bella
Answers client texts, calls and DMs day and night, books the appointment, and asks happy clients for a Google review.
Price: Check siteSetup: EasySoftware or service
Source: hellobella.io/pricing
- Hours not stated
Photoroom Product Photo Maker
Cleans up product photos, swaps backgrounds, and batch-edits listing and social pictures.
Price: Pro from $7.50/mo billed yearly; Max $20.99/mo and Ultra $82.50/mo billed yearly. Free to try. Check siteSetup: EasySoftware or service
Test it before you buy it
Free one-page kits with questions to ask, a test script, and a 7-day trial plan.
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