Torchy’s Tacos Debuts SoundHound’s Voice AI Phone Ordering Across All Locations
December 05 2024 - 8:01AM
Business Wire
Customers ordering tacos will be able to place orders via a
cutting-edge conversational voice assistant
SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice
artificial intelligence, and Torchy’s Tacos, the cult-favorite taco
chain known for its “Damn Good Tacos,” have announced the rollout
of SoundHound’s advanced voice AI Smart Ordering product, now live
at all 130 Torchy’s locations.
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SoundHound AI and Torchy’s Tacos have
announced the rollout of SoundHound’s advanced voice AI Smart
Ordering product, now live at all 130 Torchy’s locations. (Graphic:
Business Wire)
SoundHound’s Smart Ordering product has been trained on the
entirety of Torchy’s Tacos menu, enabling it to understand even the
most customized orders – from the classic Trailer Park Taco to the
Green Chile Queso. Customers simply speak naturally as they would
to another person, and the system will recognize orders instantly
and accurately.
This voice AI ordering capability manages 100% of incoming
calls, including handling multiple calls and orders simultaneously.
It not only takes food orders but also answers common questions
about menu items, specials, store hours, and allergen information,
letting Torchy’s team members focus on preparing fresh, delicious
tacos and providing excellent in-store service.
“At Torchy’s Tacos we want our guests to have the best
experience every time they engage with the brand,” said Thai
Tran, Chief Technology Officer of Torchy’s Tacos. “Partnering
with SoundHound and using their Smart Ordering system, we are able
to give our guests another way to easily order our food. We know
that they’ll get an easy-to-use option that ensures their orders
are accurate, done on time, and they get the service they have come
to expect from us. And it allows our team to be more efficient so
we can elevate the total guest experience.”
“As we continue to scale our AI-powered restaurant solutions, we
have seen the impact they have in redefining how restaurants engage
with their customers, adding an entirely new layer of convenience
and efficiency,” said James Hom, Chief Product Officer of
SoundHound AI. “We’re excited to work with Torchy’s Tacos to
transform how guests order and experience their meals, from the
first call to the first bite.”
SoundHound’s recent consumer study shows that nearly 80% of
regular diners in the U.S. believe that AI voice assistants will
handle most food ordering in the next few years. The company’s
voice AI solutions are already deployed in over 10,000 restaurant
locations, with solutions for phone, drive-thru, kiosk, headset,
and other devices. SoundHound’s phone ordering technology has
processed over 100 million interactions with restaurant customers,
including hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of food
orders.
For more information about SoundHound AI’s restaurant
solutions, visit: www.soundhound.com.
About Torchy’s Tacos
The Torchy's Tacos story began 17 years ago in Austin, Texas,
when Mike Rypka bought a food trailer and a vibrant red Vespa. The
CEO and founder of Torchy's Tacos built a menu out of experimental
tacos that were coined by fans as "Damn Good." Today, Torchy’s
Tacos currently has 130 locations across 15 states and counting.
They are all committed to serving only the highest quality
ingredients and scratch, made-to-order meals. By living the Damn
Good mantra, Torchy's Tacos is always innovating to deliver the
most unique tacos, coveted queso, and refreshing margaritas in the
game, including the rotating Taco of the Month, an untraditional
taco offering that keeps taco junkies coming back for more.
About SoundHound AI
SoundHound (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in conversational
intelligence, offers voice and conversational AI solutions that let
businesses offer incredible experiences to their customers. Built
on proprietary technology, SoundHound’s voice AI delivers
best-in-class speed and accuracy in numerous languages to product
creators and service providers across retail, financial services,
healthcare, automotive, smart devices, and restaurants via
groundbreaking AI-driven products like Smart Answering, Smart
Ordering, Dynamic Drive Thru, and Amelia AI Agents. Along with
SoundHound Chat AI, a powerful voice assistant with integrated
Generative AI, SoundHound powers millions of products and services,
and processes billions of interactions each year for world class
businesses.
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