Need to send bulk SMS updates to 100 employees from own phone number without manual one-by-one texting.

Existing SMS tools are either manual and time-consuming or overly complex HR platforms; no simple bulk SMS tool that uses the sender's own phone number.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 8, 2026

Workarounds Described

sends texts one by one using Google Messages on computer

Implied Software Gaps

Bulk SMS tool that reuses manager's own phone number and supports group messaging

App Concept

StaffText

StaffText is a lightweight SMS broadcasting app that lets restaurant managers send group messages from their own phone number. Simply upload employee contacts, compose your message, and send to all or selected groups instantly. No complex setup, no new phone numbers.

Key Features

Bulk SMS from your own number
Group management (all staff, shift groups, location-based)
Scheduled messaging
Delivery and read receipts
Mobile and web app

Target Users: Restaurant managers and shift supervisors at multi-location chains with 50-500 employees

Revenue Model: Freemium (free up to 200 messages/month), $19/mo for 2000 messages, $49/mo for unlimited

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Google Messages

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