This App Allows Charitable Patrons to Skip the Line at Restaurants
Katherine Pendrill — July 21, 2015 — Social Good
References: charitywait.org & springwise
'CharityWait' is a new dining app that allows charitable patrons to jump the queue by making a donation to a restaurant's chosen charity. The app not only helps diners get their table faster, but it also benefits international charities in the process.
CharityWait is part of Smartline’s virtual wait list system, which is a digital application that restaurant managers use to organize reservations. The CharityWait feature allow restaurants to reserve certain tables or a section of their floor to charitable patrons. Diners can then access these tables by donating to the restaurant's chosen charity partner. Guests must make this payment in advance in order to receive their table. The charity will then receive 60 percent of the donation and SmartLine will receive the remaining 40 percent.
Each of the charities are chosen from an existing network of organizations that support international causes such as health, education and human rights.
CharityWait is part of Smartline’s virtual wait list system, which is a digital application that restaurant managers use to organize reservations. The CharityWait feature allow restaurants to reserve certain tables or a section of their floor to charitable patrons. Diners can then access these tables by donating to the restaurant's chosen charity partner. Guests must make this payment in advance in order to receive their table. The charity will then receive 60 percent of the donation and SmartLine will receive the remaining 40 percent.
Each of the charities are chosen from an existing network of organizations that support international causes such as health, education and human rights.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Queue Management - The trend of using digital applications to manage restaurant reservations and prioritize charitable patrons.
2. Charitable Table Reservations - The trend of restaurants setting aside tables or sections of their floor for charitable patrons.
3. Donation-based Dining Experiences - The trend of allowing diners to skip the line by making a donation to a restaurant's chosen charity.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Management Software - The restaurant industry can adopt virtual wait list systems like Smartline to streamline reservation management and increase charitable offerings.
2. Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations - Nonprofit organizations can partner with restaurants to provide unique dining experiences and raise funds for their causes.
3. Mobile App Development - The mobile app development industry can create innovative apps like CharityWait that connect charitable patrons and restaurants.
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