Professional Services

SERVICES FOR RESTAURANTS.

ADA web compliance, custom websites, bookkeeping consulting, and AI-powered tools — built by a restaurant operator, priced for independent owners.

Our Flagship Service

ADA WEB COMPLIANCE.

Restaurants are the #1 target for ADA website lawsuits — 614 cases in the first half of 2025 alone. A single California lawsuit costs $30K – $225K+. We fix your website before lawyers find you.

⚠ The FTC fined an overlay widget company $1M for false compliance claims. 25% of lawsuits target sites WITH overlays installed. Only real source-code fixes protect you.
Free ADA Tools

Get Up to Speed on the New DOJ Web Rule

Two free tools built on the actual WCAG 2.2 spec, DOJ Title III guidance, and ADA case law. No marketing fluff — just the rules in plain English.

♬ 5-min Audio Brief 🤖 AI Assistant — Ask Anything
Tier 1 — Audit & Report
$399
one-time

Know your risk. Full WCAG AA audit with prioritized fix list, severity ratings, and 1-hour consultation call.

  • Complete WCAG 2.1 AA audit (all pages)
  • Screen reader testing (NVDA + VoiceOver)
  • Keyboard navigation test
  • Color contrast analysis
  • Online ordering flow audit
  • PDF menu accessibility check
  • Prioritized report with fix recommendations
  • 1-hour consultation call
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Tier 2 — Audit + Fix + Certify
$1,399
one-time (up to 10 pages)

Get compliant. We audit, fix every issue in source code, certify, and provide legal-ready documentation. No overlays.

  • Everything in Tier 1
  • Fix all Critical & Serious issues
  • Alt text, ARIA, form labels, skip nav
  • Heading hierarchy & landmark regions
  • Color contrast fixes (4.5:1 minimum)
  • Accessibility statement installed
  • VPAT/ACR compliance document
  • Legal documentation package
  • Tax credit guidance (up to $20K federal)
  • 30-day post-delivery support
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Tier 3 — Audit + Fix + Monitor
$1,399 + $109/mo
one-time + monthly

Stay protected. Full remediation plus ongoing monitoring, quarterly re-tests, and annual recertification.

  • Everything in Tier 2
  • Monthly automated scans + alerts
  • Quarterly manual re-test of key flows
  • Up to 2 hrs/month of minor fixes
  • New page/feature review on request
  • Annual recertification + updated VPAT
  • 48-hour priority response
  • Seasonal menu update review
  • Unlimited email support
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Tier 4 — Multi-Location Enterprise
CUSTOM PRICING

For restaurant groups with 3+ locations. Template-level fixes apply across all sites. Volume discounts up to 40%.

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Our Process

6 PHASES. 10–15 DAYS.

PHASE 1

Automated Scan

Day 1
  • Crawl all pages (axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse)
  • Generate baseline violation report
  • Map shared templates
  • Scan all PDFs with accessibility checker
PHASE 2

Manual Expert Review

Days 1–3
  • Keyboard-only navigation of all flows
  • Screen reader testing (NVDA + VoiceOver)
  • Online ordering end-to-end test
  • Color contrast measurement
  • Mobile touch & zoom testing
PHASE 3

Source Code Fix

Days 3–10
  • Add alt text to all images
  • Add ARIA labels, form labels, skip nav
  • Fix heading hierarchy & landmarks
  • Fix color contrast to 4.5:1 minimum
  • Fix modal dialogs & carousel controls
PHASE 4

Third-Party Audit

Days 5–10
  • Test ordering platform accessibility
  • Audit reservation widget
  • Check map & social embeds
  • Document vendor issues & alternatives
PHASE 5

Verify & Certify

Days 10–15
  • Full re-test with screen readers
  • Before/after comparison report
  • VPAT/ACR document creation
  • Accessibility statement installed
  • Legal documentation package
PHASE 6

Monitor (Tier 3+)

Ongoing
  • Monthly automated scans
  • Quarterly manual re-tests
  • Alert on new issues from updates
  • Annual recertification & VPAT update

The Honest Comparison

HOW WE COMPARE.

Approach Typical Cost Method Source Code Fix Lawsuit Protection
AI Overlay Widgets $490 – $4,000/yr JavaScript band-aid ✗ No ✗ FTC fined provider $1M
Hybrid AI + Human $2,000 – $5,000/yr Automated + partial review ~ Partial ~ Partial
Enterprise Consultants $10K – $150K/yr Manual audit ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Freelancers $25 – $150/hr Varies widely Varies ✗ No VPAT/docs
Hotchows $399 – $1,399 one-time Real source-code fixes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes — with VPAT & certificate

Why Choose Us

WHY HOTCHOWS.

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Restaurant Tech Experts

We build POS systems and online ordering. We know your stack — Toast, Square, ChowNow, DoorDash.

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Source Code, Not Overlays

We fix the actual HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. No band-aid widgets the FTC has called deceptive.

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25% Below Market

Enterprise-quality work at small business prices. Plus tax credits can cover up to $20K of the cost.

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Bay Area Local

We practice what we preach — all Hotchows properties are WCAG AA compliant. In-person consultations available.

READY TO GET COMPLIANT?

Free assessment for Hotchows POS customers. $399 audit, $1,399 fix-pack for everyone else.

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