7 ChatGPT Prompts That Will Reveal Powerful Truths About Your Restaurant

Imagine you could rub a magic lamp and make a genie appear, one that knows everything about your business. What would you ask? What if this genie could reveal things you didn’t know about your restaurants? What if it could point out what’s really working and what’s silently draining your profit?

Now here’s the twist:That genie might already be in your pocket. It’s called ChatGPT!

Two years after its release, ChatGPT has become a daily tool for millions of professionals. Business owners use it to save time, create content, write social media posts, and even draft job descriptions. But few realize this tool can do far more, especially if you know how to craft a perfect prompt.

Because, when used with the right prompt (details, precise questions, etc.) AI can actually help you:

• Detect operational inefficiencies
• Analyze your data and read between the lines of your numbers
• Reveal missed opportunities in your customer base
• And challenge the assumptions you make every day

Here’s a list of 7 expert-crafted prompts that could reveal what you’ve been missing in your business and how to take it to the next level.

How to write a prompt that actually works for restaurants owners?

A "good prompt" isn’t about length. It’s about clarity, context, and direction.

You need to tell ChatGPT exactly what you want, how you want it, and who you are.

You also need to tell him how to act or who he "should be". Like "You are one of the top 1% expert in hospitality and data analysis."

Here are a few basics for all your prompts :

Clarity. Be direct.“Write 10 subject lines for a restaurant newsletter promoting summer specials.”

Context. Who's asking, and what for?“I run a 10-location pizza chain in Texas. Draft an internal memo announcing a new employee bonus program.”

Format. Ask for what fits your need.“Summarize these survey results in a bulleted list."

Tone. Adapt to your audience.“Write in a friendly, upbeat tone for restaurant franchise owners."

Our top tips:

• Use action verbs: Write, Analyze, Suggest, Rank
• Show examples: "Here’s my last campaign. Improve it."

You can even use ChatGPT to improve your own prompts by saying:“Here’s a prompt I wrote. Can you rewrite it to get a better response?”

7 prompts you should definitely try to challenge what you know about your restaurants

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1. Start by asking him what he knows about you and your business

Prompt:"You and I have been working together for over a year now. You know a lot about my brand and my business. I also fed you many datas about our restaurants. As a top expert in hospitality consulting, what would you say are our strengths and weaknesses? Have noticed anything that could be improved? What do you think about our financial situation?

2. Identify dishes that lose you money

Prompt:"You are a certified restaurant accountant. Here is my menu with prices, food costs, and sales data. Which dishes look profitable but actually reduce my margin or take too much time to execute?"

3. Spot money-losing peak hours

Prompt:"You are a restaurant operations analyst. Here are my reservations from the past 30 days (day, time, table size, revenue). Which busy shifts are actually unprofitable once labor and food costs are considered?"

4. Find undervalued loyal guests

Prompt:"You are a CRM expert. Here's my list of repeat customers. Who are my most valuable regulars that I’m not rewarding or maybe not engaging properly?"

5. Why your prix fixe is ignored

Prompt:"You're a food psychologist. Here is my prix fixe lunch offer. Why is it underperforming, and what changes would increase its appeal and conversion rate? Please explain with as much details as possible and use datas."

6. What times could generate more revenue?

Prompt:"You are a multi-location strategist. Based on these hourly sales and traffic numbers, do you think there are low-traffic periods with untapped potential? What could we do better?

7. How to respond to a damaging review

Prompt:"You are a brand reputation expert. Write a professional, empathetic response to this review: 'Food was great, but the staff was rude. I won’t be coming back." Make sure the client feels heard but also explain something about us not always being able to control rude staff. Invite him to come back."

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However, responding to reviews isn’t just about damage control. It’s actually one of the most powerful SEO tool you can activate if you know how to do it.

Google reviews are:

• A public storefront for every guest considering your restaurant
• A decisive trust signal in local search
• And yes — a major SEO asset.
  Google reads your reviews. It reads your responses.
  It uses them to rank you, define your reputation, and decide who shows up first.

But answering reviews (well) is time-consuming.
Especially when you have dozens — or hundreds — of locations.

That’s where Malou comes in as an AI-powered platform built for restaurants and hospitality groups.
We help you centralize and streamline your local digital presence across all locations — and that includes your reviews.

With Malou, you can:

• Respond to every review with the right tone, fast
• Track trends in your e-reputation over time
• Improve your local rankings on Google
• And activate AI-powered tools built for performance — not fluff

Whether you’re managing 5 restaurants or 500, we’ve got your back. Book a free demo or reach out to our US team at +1 929 494 52 10.

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