{"faqs":[{"answer":"Worqd's AI SDR answers every catering call instantly, even during peak hours, qualifying the inquiry and booking it directly into your calendar with full context—so your team never gets pulled from guest service to answer the phone.","question":"How does Worqd handle catering inquiries during our lunch rush when staff is overwhelmed?"},{"answer":"Yes—Worqd works with your existing phone system and CRM, requiring no platform switch. 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