Questions people actually ask
If yours isn't here, just ask — that's what Get Started is for.
Can't I just do this myself?
Yes — and most owners know they should reply to reviews, and mostly don't, because it's tedious and easy to put off. GenuineReply isn't replacing something you couldn't do; it's replacing something that consistently doesn't get done. That's the actual pitch: not "you can't," but "you don't, and now you don't have to think about it."
What if I don't like a reply it drafts?
Edit it before you approve it, every time — nothing posts without your review unless you've specifically turned on auto-send for positive reviews. Low-rated reviews always wait for you personally, no exceptions.
Is this just a generic chatbot bolted onto my reviews?
No. Drafts are built from examples of how you actually reply, and respond to the specific thing the customer said — the server they named, the dish that was cold, whatever it was — not a canned "thank you for your feedback." See real examples on the Try it live page.
What happens with a really bad or complicated review?
Anything at or below your rating threshold (2 stars by default) is always held for manual approval — never auto-sent. You read it, you decide how to handle it, possibly off-platform entirely if it needs a phone call instead of a public reply.
Do I need to install anything or change how I use Google?
No new app for your customers, nothing changes about how reviews come in. GenuineReply connects to your existing Google Business Profile and works alongside it.
I run more than one location — does this work for a group?
Yes — pricing is per-location, and we'll work out a flat group rate for multi-location accounts. Tell us how many and we'll figure out what makes sense.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, no long-term contract. We're early-stage and working closely with our first businesses, so if something isn't working for you, tell us — we'd genuinely rather fix it than have you leave quietly.
Are you only working with restaurants in South Carolina right now?
That's where we started — GenuineReply is being built hand-in-hand with a real multi-location restaurant group there — but the product isn't location-specific. If you're elsewhere and this sounds useful, reach out.