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24/7 AI RECEPTIONISTS
AI Receptionist service for franchise owners
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai becomes your franchise's partner, handling calls 24/7 with AI-first efficiency and human support. Answer calls, chats, and texts around the clock — improving speed-to-lead and response times while you focus on growing your franchise.
Get work done while the AI Receptionist handles the calls
There's too much work for a franchise owner to do, especially as you're getting off the ground — and you can't delegate expert work. The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai becomes a part of your franchise operations, handling screening incoming calls and appointment scheduling, with human support for escalations when complex situations arise.
Quality leads will grow your business
You only get one chance to make a first impression. The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai with human support plays a vital role in welcoming customers to your business. Plus, 24/7 responses maximize the advantage of your franchise brand. Our AI-first service responds outside of your normal business hours, so you never miss a potential customer.
The most advanced and customizable call handling solution available.
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai combines cutting-edge AI technology with optional human support to deliver unmatched call handling capabilities. Unlike competitors who offer basic subscription services, we provide white-glove implementation and ongoing support to ensure your success.
What sets Smith.ai apart:
- Custom AI configuration with prompts and instructions tailored specifically to your business needs and goals
- True 24/7 coverage with intelligent call routing and seamless human escalation when needed
- Complete call handling including complex scheduling, payment processing, and sensitive conversations
- Advanced CRM integration with 7,000+ business tools and custom workflow automation
- Dedicated onboarding support with platform specialists and account managers ensuring optimal setup
- North America-based receptionists to support callers when needed
- Professional representation that adapts to your brand voice and industry requirements
Looking for 100% human-powered coverage?
While our AI Receptionist with human support delivers exceptional results for most businesses, we understand that some situations require dedicated human coverage. That’s why Smith.ai also offers comprehensive Virtual Receptionist plans with 100% live, North America-based agents answering your calls 24/7.
Our Virtual Receptionist plans provide dedicated human agents trained specifically on your business and industry.
of consumers expect an immediate response to a sales inquiry
of lead generation budgets are wasted on leads that are never contacted
of customers who receive excellent service spend up to 14% more
Intelligent call analytics give your business the lead
Make better business decisions with real-time call data, visualized in every Smith.ai dashboard. Every call summary includes actions completed, caller disposition, priority, call recording and transcription. See the big picture with historical analytics to predict business growth, costs, and ROI with superior accuracy.
Smith.ai is trusted by 4,000+ businesses
“Smith.ai is our inbound sales team. Having a trained and personable voice transforms our ability to answer the phone and convert callers to clients.”
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Improve customer experiences with 24/7 engagement. We offer features and pricing for organizations of all sizes.
- Custom AI prompts engineered for your industry, terminology, and workflows.
- Dedicated implementation team that ensures perfect setup from day one.
- Intelligent call handling with seamless human escalation.
- Native CRM integration with your existing tech stack.
END-TO-END INTEGRATIONS
We play well with your software
Seamlessly sync call data across 7,000+ integrations — updating your CRM, booking appointments, and triggering custom workflows automatically — so your team can focus on growth.
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Frequently asked questions
The best answering services for franchises do much more than pick up phone calls and take messages for executives, managers, and staff. At Smith.ai, we provide virtual receptionists capable of a wide range of services from call handling, to scheduling, to lead intake, to website chat, and more. Whether you need a virtual receptionist for full-time call handling, overflow support only, after-hours, or triage, here are the answers to the most common questions we receive from owners and operators of franchises.
What are the key features of Smith.ai AI Receptionist service that benefit franchise owners?
How does Smith.ai AI Receptionist improve speed-to-lead and response times for franchises?
In what scenarios does Smith.ai AI Receptionist escalate calls to human receptionists?
How does Smith.ai service handle emergency or urgent calls differently from standard calls?
What are the cost-saving benefits of using Smith.ai AI Receptionist service compared to hiring an in-house receptionist?
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