E la Carte Makes Eating Out as Smooth as Butter
Simal Yilmaz — March 24, 2013 — Lifestyle
References: paywithcover & springwise
E la Carte’s process is an inventive and holistic dining service that lets users book reservations from restaurants and make stealthy payments that avoid the awkward payment process.
Users are able to register their credit or debit cards onto the site and reserve restaurant seats through this service. At the end of the meal, the amount is automatically charged to one's registered account.
Currently functioning in New York City, the website is especially useful for date nights. Not only is it smoother to be able to get up from the restaurant and leave right away and be able to say “It’s already taken care of” response after being questioned by your date, but the also helps one avoid the unnecessary fake gestures and arguments regarding who is to pay the meal.
Users are able to register their credit or debit cards onto the site and reserve restaurant seats through this service. At the end of the meal, the amount is automatically charged to one's registered account.
Currently functioning in New York City, the website is especially useful for date nights. Not only is it smoother to be able to get up from the restaurant and leave right away and be able to say “It’s already taken care of” response after being questioned by your date, but the also helps one avoid the unnecessary fake gestures and arguments regarding who is to pay the meal.
Trend Themes
1. Pre-registered Dining Payments - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that integrates with multiple restaurants and allows users to pre-register their payment information for a seamless dining experience.
2. Holistic Dining Service - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a comprehensive dining service that goes beyond just reservations and payments, offering personalized recommendations, special promotions, and loyalty rewards.
3. Stealthy Payments - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a secure and anonymous payment solution that allows customers to pay for their meals without any visible transaction or interaction.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies and platforms that revolutionize the way restaurants handle reservations, payments, and customer experiences.
2. Mobile Payment Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create mobile payment solutions that allow customers to make seamless transactions at various businesses, including restaurants.
3. Customer Experience Management - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build customer experience management systems that enhance the dining experience by providing personalized services, convenience, and automation.
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