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SMS 2-Way

2-Way SMS Text for Food & Grocery — Conversations That Convert

Let customers text to place an order, change a delivery, or handle a substitution — even during the dinner rush.

SMS 2-Way for Food & Grocery

The Challenge

Phone orders spike exactly when staff are busiest, and missed calls mean orders lost to a competitor.

How It Works

Customer texts your number
A customer replies to a message or texts your dedicated number about their orders.
Automations handle the routine
Keyword replies and automated flows answer common questions and take actions instantly, 24/7.
Handoff to your team when needed
Anything complex is routed to a teammate with the full conversation history attached.
Every conversation logged
Each thread syncs to your CRM so nothing is lost and follow-ups are effortless.

Example Conversation

SMS

SMS 2-Way

FreshBox: Hi! Reply here to order or manage a delivery 🥦
The milk I ordered is out of stock — what can you swap it for?
We can swap it for the organic oat milk at the same price, or refund that item. Which do you prefer?
Oat milk is fine
Swapped ✅ Your order still arrives 5–7pm today. Thanks!

Business Impact

24/7
Always-on replies
2 taps
To resolve most requests
-40%
Fewer inbound calls
100%
Conversations logged in your CRM

Customization Options

Adapt 2-Way SMS to how your food & grocery business handles conversations:

  • Keyword auto-replies and conversation flows
  • Business hours and after-hours handling
  • Routing rules to the right team
  • Quick-reply templates for common orders questions
  • Opt-out handling and compliance (GDPR)
  • Sync with your CRM and helpdesk

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Let customers reply and get instant answers with Spoki 2-Way SMS for food & grocery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spoki?

Spoki is a comprehensive WhatsApp Business API platform that enables businesses to transform WhatsApp into a powerful channel for marketing, sales, and customer support.

With Spoki, you can:

• Automate communications: Send automated messages, create chatbots, and set up intelligent workflows

• Manage customer support: Multi-operator team management with ticketing system and conversation routing

• Increase sales: Recover abandoned carts, send payment requests, and manage your product catalog directly on WhatsApp

• Marketing campaigns: Send bulk messages to thousands of contacts with personalized templates

• AI-powered features: Leverage artificial intelligence to automate responses and qualify leads 24/7

• Integrate with your tools: Connect with over 4,000 platforms including CRM, e-commerce, and marketing tools

Spoki is an official Meta Tech Partner, guaranteeing reliability, security, and access to all official WhatsApp Business API features.

How does the WhatsApp Business API work?

The WhatsApp Business App and the WhatsApp Business API (used by Spoki) are two completely different solutions designed for different business needs:

WhatsApp Business App: • Designed for small businesses and sole proprietors • Manual message management • Limited to 5 devices simultaneously • Maximum 256 contacts per broadcast • No automation capabilities • Free but with significant limitations • No CRM or integration support

WhatsApp Business API (Spoki): • Designed for medium to large businesses • Unlimited operators: Your entire team can manage conversations simultaneously • Unlimited broadcasts: Send messages to thousands of contacts • Advanced automation: Chatbots, automatic responses, intelligent workflows • CRM integration: Connect with your existing tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.) • Analytics & reporting: Detailed statistics on your communications • No ban risk: Official API approved by Meta for bulk messaging • Cloud-based: No need to keep a phone connected • Multi-channel: Integrate WhatsApp with SMS, Voice, and other channels

How much does a Spoki subscription cost?

Spoki offers three pricing tiers: a Free plan at €0/month for basic WhatsApp support and live chat, a Service plan starting at €19/month with AI-powered customer support and unlimited automations, and a Marketing plan starting at €49/month with bulk campaigns and advanced analytics. All plans include unlimited operators at no extra cost. WhatsApp conversation fees are charged separately by Meta based on usage volume.

Is there a free trial?

Yes, Spoki offers a permanent Free plan at €0/month that includes live chat with unlimited operators, basic automations, and a ticketing system. This allows businesses to test core WhatsApp Business API features before upgrading. Paid plans start at €19/month for the Service tier and €49/month for the Marketing tier, with no long-term contracts required.

Can I integrate Spoki with other tools?

Spoki integrates with thousands of platforms through native integrations, Zapier, Make (Integromat), and Webhooks.

Native Integrations:

• E-commerce: Shopify, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Magento

• CRM: HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zoho, ActiveCampaign

• Marketing: Mailchimp, Google Sheets

• Payment: Stripe, PayPal

• Support: Zendesk

Via Zapier/Make:

Connect to 4,000+ platforms including: • Google Workspace (Sheets, Calendar, Drive) • Microsoft Office 365 • Slack, Trello, Asana • WordPress, Webflow • Custom apps via API

Webhooks & API:

Full REST API for developers to build custom integrations.

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