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Illustrative example — not a completed customer project.
Consumer Applications
Restaurant Booking Platform
ReservationsHospitalityDiscovery
Help diners discover restaurants and manage reservations.
The problem
Diners struggle to find available tables; restaurants lose revenue to no-shows.
Real-time table availability, instant booking and reminders that reduce no-shows.
Target users
- Diners
- Restaurant managers
- Hosts
Needs: See availability at a glance · Confirm instantly · Manage the floor plan
Suggested MVP features
- Restaurant listings
- Table availability and booking
- SMS/email reminders
- Restaurant dashboard
Later: Deposits for peak times · Loyalty rewards · Waitlist
Possible business model
- Per-cover fee
- Monthly restaurant subscription
Hypotheses to explore — not validated forecasts.