Ring for restaurants: Security solutions that drive success

This article was developed courtesy of our sponsor Ring.

Thousands of restaurant owners worldwide rely on Ring cameras, alarms, sensors, and doorbells to monitor and protect their operations. They value the flexibility, control, and protection Ring offers, along with 24/7 visibility from anywhere.

Some innovative restaurant owners are also discovering Ring can help them do even more— like improve efficiency and uncover valuable operational insights. Here’s how two operators are using Ring to do just that.

From crisis to control 

Holly Robinson, owner of Sunny Hill Pizza in Seattle, faced a familiar nightmare. "We were broken into three times in one month," she recalls. "The door replacements alone cost $10,000 each time." Her existing security system clearly wasn't providing the alerts, protection, or control she needed.

Already using Ring at home, Robinson had an idea. "I thought, ‘Why can't we just have something like Ring in our business?'"

She selected the Ring devices, plan, and features she wanted for her restaurant, and the alerts and real-time visibility in the Ring app have done the trick. "Knock on wood, we haven't had issues since we got Ring."

Beyond security to operational intelligence 

But what surprised Robinson most was how Ring improved her day-to-day operations. When incidents occur, "Being able to look back easily and not have to go through 20 emails with another company to get the right footage—that has been invaluable."

Her footage has also revealed new revenue opportunities. "I can see from the footage, for instance, the restaurant's slow between opening at four until six. So we can open more time slots on our online ordering system and get people to preorder takeout because of that."

Amanda Manzano, co-owner of Terra Craft Sandwiches in Melbourne, Florida, discovered similar benefits. After a cash register discrepancy, she used her footage as a training tool for an employee who had made an error. “And, I just learned about the new features with AI, like operational analytics and customer demographics.  They will be really helpful in growing the business."

Transparent Pricing, Real Results: For budget-conscious operators like Robinson, Ring's straightforward pricing and ability to cancel anytime were game-changers. “It's this flat rate, and it’s paid off in full,” she said. And, rather than pay for expensive professional installation, Robinson noted she saved money by having her handyman install her Ring cameras. "It was pretty easy to do it ourselves." 

Real-time break-in prevention: Ring's Virtual Security Guard¹ delivers proactive monitoring that helps stop incidents before they escalate. Robinson once received a Ring alert during an attempted break-in, jumped on the camera mic, and said, “’Hey, I see you. Don't even think about it.' But now, with Virtual Security Guard, it intervenes instantly on its own. That's incredible."

Built for restaurant operations: With intuitive tools, 24/7 recording², flexible plans with no long-term contracts, and the ability to scale as your business grows, Ring Business gives restaurant the protection, flexibility, and control they need at a predictable price.

To learn how Ring can help your restaurant, visit Ring Business today.

1. Virtual Security Guard is an add-on plan that requires a compatible subscription and an eligible device. All sold separately. Purchasing Virtual Security Guard will give you access to Ring Smoke and CO Monitoring (not available for business or commercially zoned addresses) and Ring Alarm Professional Monitoring, both of which may also be purchased as separate add-on plans. Ring does not own its monitoring center. See Ring Alarm licenses at: ring.com/licenses. Additional fees may be required for permits, false alarms, or Alarm Verified Guard Response, depending on your local jurisdiction.

2. Available on select devices. Limited to 10 devices at one location. Not compatible with select features. Recordings are temporarily stored in the cloud, up to 14 days. This feature is dependent upon network connectivity and other factors.