Fari
Use Case

Minibar ManagementSimplified. Automated. Perfected.

Transform your minibar operations from a time-consuming manual process into an efficient, automated system that saves time, reduces errors, and increases revenue.

80%

Time saved on minibar management

15%

Average increase in minibar revenue

97%

Reduction in minibar disputes

The Challenge

Traditional Minibar Management Is Broken

Hotels waste countless hours and lose significant revenue due to inefficient minibar processes. The current approach is manual, error-prone, and frustrating for both staff and guests.

Time-Consuming Process

Staff spend 5+ hours daily manually checking minibars room by room, taking them away from guest-facing activities.

Revenue Leakage

Manual processes lead to missed charges, untracked consumption, and inventory discrepancies, resulting in lost revenue.

Guest Disputes

Without visual evidence of consumption, resolving disputes is difficult and often results in hotels writing off charges.

A Day in the Life: Current Process

Here's what your staff currently endures every day with traditional minibar management.

1

Print Room Lists

Staff print out sheets with departure and in-house rooms, often hundreds of rooms to check daily.

2

Manual Room Checks

Visit each room, knock on doors, and manually check minibars if the room is unoccupied.

3

Record Consumption

Write down consumed items on paper sheets, often with errors or illegible handwriting.

4

Guest Late Charges

Manually transfer information to spreadsheets for departed guests and submit for late charges.

5

Restock Minibars

A separate team restocks all minibars based on the paper records, often hours later.

The Result

This process takes 1-2 staff members 5+ hours per day, leads to missed charges, causes inventory discrepancies, and creates frustrating guest disputes with no evidence to resolve them.

5+ hours daily
8-15% revenue loss
1-2 dedicated staff
The Solution

Transforming Minibar Management with Fari

Our AI-powered solution automates the entire minibar management process, from detection to billing, saving time and maximizing revenue.

AI Image Recognition

Simply take a photo of the minibar and our AI identifies consumed items automatically with 99.2% accuracy.

Automated Billing

Automatically process charges for current guests and generate late charge reports for departed guests.

Dispute Resolution

Access a complete visual history of minibar status to quickly resolve disputes with photographic evidence.

A Better Way: The Fari Process

Here's how Fari transforms your minibar operations into an efficient, streamlined process.

1

Digital Room Assignment

Staff receive optimized room assignments automatically on their mobile device.

2

AI-Powered Detection

Take a photo of the minibar and our AI instantly identifies consumed items with 99.2% accuracy.

3

Automated Billing

Charges are processed automatically for current guests and flagged for departed guests.

4

Digital Restocking Lists

Restocking teams receive digital lists with exact items needed for each room.

5

Visual Record Storage

All images are stored securely for future reference, making dispute resolution simple and conclusive.

The Result

What used to take 5+ hours now takes under 1 hour. Staff are freed up for guest service, revenue capture increases significantly, and disputes are resolved instantly with visual evidence.

1 hour daily
15% revenue increase
97% fewer disputes
Before & After

See the Transformation

Compare the traditional paper-based process with Fari's streamlined digital solution.

Departure Room List
Printed: 7:05 AM
Room 201
Room 203
Room 205
Room 207
Room 209
Daily Process
Manual paper lists
Room-by-room manual checks
Handwritten consumption notes
Manual spreadsheet for late charges
No visual evidence for disputes
Daily Time Required
5+ hours
Illustration of traditional paper-based process
Success Stories

Real Results from Real Hotels

See how hotels of all sizes have transformed their minibar operations with Fari.

Luxury Resort

250 rooms
Time Saved
4.5 hours daily
Revenue Increase
12%
"Our minibar inventory process went from a daily 5-hour ordeal to just 30 minutes with Fari's solution."

Implementation Timeline

Week 1

Onboarding & Setup

Initial setup and staff training completed.

Week 2

Pilot Testing

Solution deployed on 20% of hotel rooms.

Week 3

Full Deployment

System rolled out to all rooms with staff fully trained.

Month 1

Results & Optimization

Full benefits realized with ongoing optimizations.

Testimonials

What Hotel Staff Are Saying

Hear directly from staff members who have experienced the transformation.

"

We used to have a dedicated staff member just for minibar checks. Now it's a small part of our housekeeping routine, and we never miss charges.

J
James Collins
F&B Manager, Luxury Resort & Spa
"

The dispute resolution feature alone paid for the system. We now have photo evidence that shows exactly what was consumed and when.

E
Emily Rodriguez
Front Office Manager, City Center Hotel
"

I used to spend my entire morning on minibar checks. Now it takes me less than an hour, and I can focus on actual guest service.

D
David Chen
Housekeeping Supervisor, Grand Plaza Hotel
"

The increase in revenue was immediate and significant. We were shocked at how much we had been missing before implementing Fari.

M
Maria Thompson
Revenue Manager, Boutique Hotel Group

Ready to Transform Your Minibar Operations?

Join hundreds of hotels saving time, increasing revenue, and eliminating minibar headaches with Fari.

80%

Time Saved

15%

Revenue Increase

7 Days

Average Setup Time

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about our minibar management solution.

How accurate is the AI image recognition?

Our AI has been trained on thousands of minibar setups and achieves a 99.2% accuracy rate. In the rare case of uncertainty, the system flags the item for human verification.

What devices can staff use with the system?

Fari works on any modern smartphone or tablet (iOS or Android). Staff can use existing devices or dedicated devices provided by your hotel.

How long does implementation take?

Most hotels are fully operational within 1-2 weeks. This includes setup, training, and a phased rollout to ensure a smooth transition.

Does it work when there's no internet connection?

Yes, Fari works in offline mode. The app stores captured images locally and syncs them when a connection is available, ensuring no disruption to your operations.

How do you help resolve guest disputes?

Our system maintains a complete visual history of each minibar check. If a guest disputes a charge, staff can quickly pull up the relevant images showing the consumed items.