Question 1

What is Calso?

Accepted Answer

Calso is an AI business assistant built exclusively for hospitality venues. It handles phone calls, emails, stock ordering, scheduling, marketing, and more autonomously, using your venue's context and your tone of communication.

Question 2

How much does Calso cost?

Accepted Answer

One flat monthly rate with unlimited actions, all integrations, and personal onboarding included — no per-seat pricing. See current pricing at calso.com.au/pricing.

Question 3

Does Calso replace my POS system?

Accepted Answer

No. Calso integrates with your existing POS and booking systems. It reads data from them and acts on your behalf — it does not replace them.

Question 4

How long does Calso take to set up?

Accepted Answer

Setup typically takes 1–2 hours with a dedicated 1-on-1 onboarding session. Calso starts handling tasks within the first week.

Question 5

Is my venue's data safe with Calso?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each venue's data is completely isolated. Calso does not use your business data to train shared AI models. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

Question 6

What hospitality venues does Calso work for?

Accepted Answer

Calso works for restaurants, cafes, bakeries, bars, wine bars, brunch spots, catering operations, and any hospitality venue with 1–50 staff.

Question 7

Can Calso handle phone calls for my restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Calso makes and receives phone calls on behalf of your venue using voice AI. It can negotiate with suppliers, confirm bookings, follow up invoices, and answer customer inquiries 24/7.

Question 8

Does Calso support multiple locations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Calso supports multi-location management from a single account.

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