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There’s a moment in every shift that separates a smooth operation from a stressful one. You’ve seen it before:
The lobby fills up. Cars start piling into the drive-thru. Orders hit the kitchen faster than anyone expected. Staff are caught off guard, and suddenly, you’re behind.
It’s not just the rush, it’s the scramble. And it happens every day in restaurants across the industry.
RushReady AI is built to change that.
Built for Operators Who Want Control, Not Chaos
RushReady AI is the latest addition to DTiQ’s VIDEOiQ on the 360iQ platform. It helps managers and frontline staff stay one step ahead of peak times by providing real-time alerts based on live conditions inside the store.
This isn’t guesswork, and it’s not based on yesterday’s POS data. It’s live AI computer vision paired with intelligent automation, alerting your team the moment activity on the floor hits the thresholds you set.
Whether that’s a certain number of guests in line or movement patterns that signal a rush is coming, RushReady AI keeps an eye on what’s happening, so your team doesn’t have to.
How RushReady AI Works
RushReady AI uses your store’s existing VIDEOiQ IP cameras to monitor key areas—entryways, counters, drive-thru lanes, and more. You define the KPIs that matter most to your operation. For example:
- Guest count thresholds in the dining room
- Speed-of-service timers tied to line buildup
- Specific traffic patterns at certain times of day
When those thresholds are met, RushReady AI immediately notifies your team. This gives managers a real opportunity to:
- Prep high-volume stations before orders surge
- Reallocate staff to busier zones
- Expedite kitchen workflows
- Proactively open another register or assign someone to mobile order handoffs
Why RushReady AI Supports Restaurants
For operators, timing is everything. Most peak time slowdowns don’t come from lack of effort—they come from a lack of visibility. Traditional POS systems only tell you what already happened.
RushReady AI helps you act in real time, not after the fact.
When your team knows a rush is building before it becomes unmanageable, they can take control of the situation and keep the guest experience consistent. That means:
- Faster throughput
- Shorter wait times
- Less staff stress
- Better customer satisfaction
And over time? That translates to higher revenue, better reviews, and lower employee turnover.
Now in Beta—And We Want Your Input
We are currently launching RushReady AI in a beta program, and we’re looking for forward-thinking operators who want to test the product, share feedback, and help shape what comes next.
If you run a QSR, fast-casual concept, or convenience store, and you’re looking to:
- Improve speed of service during peak periods
- Eliminate avoidable delays before they begin
- Give your managers real-time support on the floor
You’re a great candidate for the RushReady AI beta.
This is your chance to be among the first operators in the country to bring smarter, real-time prep tools to your business.
You Can’t Stop the Rush. But You Can Be Ready for It.
RushReady AI isn’t about replacing your team, it’s about supporting them. It gives managers more visibility and staff more time to act, so your operation doesn’t just react to the rush—it runs through it with confidence.
Welcome to a smarter way to manage peak hours. Welcome to RushReady AI.
