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Frequently asked questions

Pricing, how it fits with your current tools, how we handle your data — answered from a restaurant owner's point of view.

01Pricing & contracts

Is it really free to use?
Yes. The Free plan stays free (¥0 /month), and no credit card is required. Try running your restaurant's work on it first.
What can I do on the Free plan?
The core set of POS, accounting register and order management, plus customer ledger, kitchen display (KDS), menu management (50 items), staff Wiki, chat, AI chat (basic model), and voice input.
Which currency am I billed in?
All prices are shown and billed in Japanese yen. Payments are handled by FastSpring and appear as FASTSPRING on your statement.
Can I change plans later?
You can upgrade or downgrade anytime. Adjust to fit your restaurant's situation.
What's the benefit of paying annually?
Every plan saves you two months (e.g. Standard ¥15,000/month → ¥150,000/year).
Can I quit partway? Any charges after cancelling?
You can cancel anytime. You won't be billed for months after cancellation.

02Getting started

Can I use it even if I'm not good with computers?
It's designed to be used mainly from a smartphone. There's no difficult setup — you can create an account and start in as little as 3 minutes.
How long does setup take?
Account creation takes as little as 3 minutes. Start with whatever task concerns you most. You don't need to switch everything at once.
I don't know where to start.
Take the free diagnosis (12 questions, about 3 minutes, multiple choice). We show the right mix of features for your restaurant on the spot, and can email you a report if you'd like.
It looks like a lot of features — do I have to use them all?
No. You choose only the features you need. Features you don't use stay out of the way.

03Working with your current tools

What happens to the POS or reservation system I use now?
You can keep using them alongside Restaurant OS. There's no need to tear down or replace your current setup. Layer Restaurant OS on, starting with the task that bothers you most.
Can you migrate my current data over?
We don't assume you'll drop your current tools and move everything over. We recommend running side by side and expanding from the parts you find useful.
Isn't juggling multiple tools a hassle?
Restaurant OS lets you see sales, reservations, SNS and more on one screen. By consolidating gradually, you reduce the number of places you have to check.

04About the features

Can reservation calls be handled automatically?
AI answers reservation calls 24 hours (voice reservation). *Available on the Starter plan and above.
Does it post to social media automatically?
Not "auto-posting" — AI creates drafts of posts (text and image suggestions). You just review and publish. *SNS features are available on Standard and above.
Will it help me develop new menu items?
AI suggests recipes for new menu items based on demand. There's also a feature to clean up and improve menu photos.
Can it analyze sales and management?
Yes. In addition to sales analysis, on Standard and above a management advisor performs a full analysis of your restaurant.
Will making shifts get easier?
Shift submission and adjustment are available from Starter; AI shift optimization is available from Standard.
Can it be used for training new staff?
Yes. AI guides new-staff training. *Available on Standard and above.
Can non-Japanese staff use it?
The app supports 12 languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Nepali, Tagalog, Thai, Indonesian, Burmese and Portuguese. That covers the first languages of most people working in restaurants in Japan, so your staff can use it in their own.

05Concerns about AI

I worry the AI will respond incorrectly.
The AI is designed to act in line with your restaurant's rules and data. Since SNS posts, reservation details and so on are used only after you give a final check, it won't produce off-base responses on its own.
Won't I end up leaving everything to the AI?
The AI handles drafts and suggestions; the final decision stays with the restaurant by design. Let it prep the busy work so you can focus on your craft.
Is it fine if I've never used AI before?
Yes. No specialist knowledge is required. It's designed so you can just talk to it in everyday language, so you can start with confidence even if you've never used AI.
Will using AI make my restaurant lose its character?
The AI only proposes ideas based on your restaurant's policies and past data. You decide the final wording and judgment, so your restaurant's own personality and atmosphere stay intact.

06Data & security

Is my data safe?
It's encrypted and stored securely. We operate on the premise that we're entrusted with your important restaurant information.
What happens to my data if I leave?
Your data is yours. After you leave, you can delete it or take it with you (export).
Will I be charged without notice after cancelling?
You won't be billed for months after cancellation.

07Support & operations

Is there support when I'm stuck?
We provide support by email and other channels. For higher plans and Enterprise, we plan to offer more hands-on support. (*Support tiers will be updated once finalized.)
Can I manage multiple stores together?
Yes. Enterprise provides headquarters-level integrated management. You can also use separate plans per store. See the pricing page for details.
Why can't I sign up yet?
We're currently preparing for launch. Register for the β early access and we'll send you a guide when you can start.

Pricing, how it fits with your current tools, how we handle your data — answered from a restaurant owner's point of view.