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# Line-Skipping Dining Apps
The Chili's Waitlisting App Will Launch in Summer 2015

By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-04-22 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilis-waitlisting-app
References: [marketwatch](http://www.marketwatch.com/story/nowait-selected-by-chilis-grill-bar-to-power-mobile-app-enabling-guests-to-get-in-line-remotely-2015-04-22?reflink=MW_news_stmp) & [chilis](http://www.chilis.com/EN/Pages/home.aspx)

Thanks to a handy new Chili's waitlisting app, you won't have to wait in line for a table for much longer. This technological investment by [Chili's Grill & Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilis-big-smasher-burgertime) is sure to mark the beginning of a whole new dining experience across the industry thanks to the Internet of Things. Consumers will be able to get in line remotely in order to completely avoid a wait upon arrival.

To launch in summer 2015, the Chili's waitlisting app will be powered by NoWait, a mobile network for casual dining restaurants. Available for iOS and Android, the NoWait mobile app technology is an extension of a preexisting NoWait host app, already used in restaurants across the US.

This new technology is an intriguing attempt on the part of a major restaurant chain attempting to take control of the customer experience even before they have stepped in the door.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 39% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Line-skipping Apps:** Develop line-skipping apps for industries with long wait times to increase customer satisfaction and convenience.
- **Internet of Things for Restaurants:** Integrate IoT technology such as waitlisting apps into restaurant operations to improve customer experience and maximize efficiency.
- **Mobile Network for Casual Dining:** Create mobile networks such as NoWait for casual dining restaurants to streamline operations and provide a seamless dining experience.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Restaurant Industry:** Innovate the restaurant industry by implementing IoT technology to increase efficiency and improve customer experience.
- **Mobile App Industry:** Provide businesses with innovative mobile app solutions to streamline operations and improve customer experience.
- **Hospitality Industry:** Integrate waitlist and reservation technology throughout the hospitality industry to provide a seamless customer experience and improve efficiency.

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