@ShireIntel: We turn existing restaurant cameras into a real-time operations layer, giving every restaurant the equivalent of five g…
Summary
Shire Intelligence turns existing restaurant CCTV cameras into a real-time operations layer, tracking table states, server workloads, and guest needs to cut table turn times by 12% and save restaurants ~$31,000 annually. The Y Combinator-backed startup is now live in 13 restaurants and expanding its AI-driven POS, scheduling, and reservation platform.
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We turn existing restaurant cameras into a real-time operations layer, giving every restaurant the equivalent of five great general managers.
Staff see when guests are ready to order/pay, when tables need clearing, and how to seat parties based on live server workloads. Unlike traditional restaurant software that only records transactions, Shire understands what’s happening on the floor and helps restaurants act on it in real time.
We left Duke and Clemson after years of working in restaurants and building AI systems, and now Shire is live in 13 restaurants, reducing table turn times by 12% and helping save an average of $31,000 per restaurant annually. We are building a new generation of restaurant software that helps operators run more efficient, profitable businesses using the cameras they already have.
Learn more at https://shireintelligence.com
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AI Restaurant POS & Floor Intelligence | Shire
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South Carolina dinner seafood spot
Venture capital investment firm
Southern brunch done right
The Knot at Windy Hill
Beloved neighborhood breakfast spot
Trusted process systems partner
Point of sale
Built for scale with 1,000+ features.
CCTV coordination
Alerts every role where attention is needed.
Kitchen display
Every order and station, in sync.
Marketing
Loyalty, gift cards, SEO, and more.
AI operations
Live insights. Smarter decisions.
Staff & scheduling
Build better shifts in less time.
AI reservations
Answers calls and books tables, 24/7.
Online ordering
Own every digital order, end to end.
Stop guessing. Seat smarter.
Shire uses existing cameras to automatically update the live state of every table, balance covers across servers, prevent double-seating, andhelp hosts keep sections fair, guests moving, and staff happy.
Live table states · balanced sections · smarter seating
Guests will never sit idle.
Shire detects when a guest needs attention and routes the right task to the right host, server, or busser before service slows down.
Built for the way you serve.
From full-service dining to drive-thru, Shire adapts to the pace, staffing, and workflow of every food business.
Live table states · balanced sections · smarter seating
SuggestedAssignedCompleted
!
ATTENTIONTable 09 has not been greetedSeated 4m ago · no visit detected
SERVER
·
READYTable 04 ready for bussingPlates cleared · aisle open
BUSSER
·
CHECKTable 07 waiting on checkMeal finished · 6m waiting
SERVER
·
ORDERTable 12 ready to orderMenus closed · 40s
SERVER
·
SEATINGTable 18 ready for next partyReset complete · section balanced
HOST
Increased Revenue
$40K+
average annual savings after switching to Shire
More covers
14%
more guests served per month
Team coordination
Live floor view
for every employee on shift, so everyone knows exactly where they are needed
Faster turns
Optimized Analytics
Live CCTV
analytics to track employee efficiency, menu pricing, and scheduling
Works with your current POS
Shire Intelligence
Starting at $40/ month
Add Shire’s live floor intelligence without replacing the systems you already use.
- CCTV-powered host optimization
- Live server and busser alerts
- Automated staff scheduling
- AI operations assistant
- Staff efficiency analytics
Get started Complete operating system
Shire POS
Free install
Bring payments, service, staffing, and restaurant operations into one connected system.
- Everything in Shire Intelligence
- Point of sale and reservations
- Lower transaction fees
- Menu pricing recommendations
- Marketing, loyalty, and reviews
Try Shire free For multi-location groups
Shire Enterprise
Custom
Tailored infrastructure, analytics, and support for growing restaurant organizations.
- Everything in Shire POS
- Custom data migration
- Advanced onboarding
- AI marketing engine
- Kitchen optimization software
Restaurant stories
Shire saved us $65,000 on processing alone. We’re serving more customers than ever while spending less on staff.
Besim T.
Mathews Restaurant
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