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AI-powered operations consulting for restaurants, retail, and hospitality in Davis & Sacramento, CA — backed by 33 years of real-world expertise.
33 Years
Experience
4 Core
Solutions
AI-Powered
Insights
What We Offer
Four Solutions, Infinite Impact
Purpose-built AI tools and consulting services designed specifically for the realities of running a small business.
Business Health Dashboard
Real-time visibility into your business vitals. Track KPIs, revenue trends, and operational metrics in one unified dashboard.
AI Reporting Assistant
Your always-on AI analyst. Get plain-English insights from your data, automated reports, and predictive recommendations.
Ecommerce Optimization
Maximize online revenue with AI-driven product recommendations, pricing strategies, and conversion optimization.
Direct Ordering Platform
Cut out the middleman. Launch your own branded ordering system and keep 100% of your margins.
Why Ask Zeus
33 Years of Expertise. Zero Guesswork.
We are not a typical consulting firm. We are trusted advisors who combine three decades of real-world operations experience with cutting-edge AI to deliver solutions that actually work — built for how small businesses operate today.
- UC Davis enterprise IT leadership — we know systems that scale
- Downtown business operations experience across hospitality, retail, and food service
- Cannabis retail & ecommerce — POS integrations, analytics, and compliance
- Hands-on implementation for Davis, Sacramento, and surrounding businesses
33+
Years of IT & Operations Experience
UC Davis
Enterprise IT Leadership Background
Downtown
Business Operations Experience
AI-First
Methodology & Tooling
Industries We Serve
Built for Your Industry
We understand the unique challenges of each vertical. Our solutions are tailored to the specific demands of your business type.
Food & Beverage
Restaurants
Streamline orders, track food costs, optimize staffing, and grow off-premise revenue with AI-powered operations.
Commerce
Retail
Manage inventory smarter, personalize customer experiences, and expand your online presence with AI-driven insights.
Specialty Beverage
Cafes & Coffee Shops
Build loyalty programs, optimize your menu mix, and launch direct ordering to deepen customer relationships.
Lodging & Service
Hospitality
Improve guest experiences, automate operations, and maximize occupancy revenue with data-driven strategies.
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Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. No long-term lock-ins. Just results-driven consulting with clear value at every tier.
Starter
Perfect for getting started with data-driven decisions.
$997/mo
- Business Health Dashboard
- Monthly AI Report
- Email Support
- Up to 2 locations
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Professional
Everything you need to scale with AI-powered tools.
$2,497/mo
- Everything in Starter
- AI Reporting Assistant
- Ecommerce Optimization
- Direct Ordering Platform
- Priority Support
- Quarterly Strategy Sessions
Enterprise
Fully custom solutions for complex operations.
Custom
- Everything in Professional
- Custom AI Integrations
- Dedicated Operations Consultant
- Custom Reporting
- SLA Support
- White-glove onboarding
30-day money-back guarantee
No long-term contracts required
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UC Davis enterprise IT · Downtown business operations · Cannabis retail & ecommerce. Serving Davis, Sacramento, and surrounding areas.