# Restaurant-Reserving Apps The Resy App Helps You Cut the Line at Popular Restaurants By M | Published 2014-06-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resy References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/06/paid-restaurant-reservations-app.html) & [resy](http://resy.com/resy/) The Resy App helps frequent diners avoid long lines and the hassle of being turned down a seat at popular restaurants. The app works by letting users pay ahead for a [dining reservation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opentable-regulars) at popular eateries for seating that is VIP-worthy and instantly guaranteed. The Resy app helps to universalize fancy dining by making VIP eating services available on a wide scale for fraction of the cost. The app functions a lot like [buying a concert ticket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-amex-resy). Dinners can select the restaurant they like and [book a premium table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-to-eat) for a specific number of people through the Resy app. The app allows users to pay low fees starting at $10 for a luxurious meal at a high-class restaurant without having to wait days, weeks or even months to make the reservations. On top of that, some packages can even include valet services, private kitchen tours and vintage bottle service. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Restaurant-reserving Apps:** The trend of restaurant-reserving apps is revolutionizing the hospitality industry by making VIP dining experiences more widely accessible. - **Pay-ahead Services:** The trend of pay-ahead services is disrupting traditional dining experiences and providing opportunities for restaurants to increase revenue and improve customer satisfaction. - **Premium Restaurant Packages:** The trend of offering premium restaurant packages is creating new revenue streams for restaurants and exciting experiences for diners. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can utilize restaurant-reserving apps to improve customer satisfaction and increase revenue through pay-ahead services and premium packages. - **Technology:** The technology industry can capitalize on the trend of restaurant-reserving apps by developing intuitive platforms and features for seamless user experiences. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can align with restaurant-reserving apps by offering valet services and innovative transportation options to enhance the premium dining experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bidding Reservation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diibs.md) - [Pocket Concierge Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-concierge.md) - [AI-Enhanced Restaurant Reservation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-reservation.md) - [Next-Gen Restaurant Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velada-launches.md) - [Swipe-Based Restaurant Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-eats.md) - [Real-Time Reservation Alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waitlistwizard.md) - [Restaurant Discovery Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-me-a-restaurant.md) - [Multilingual Restaurant Reservation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabelog-app.md) - [Premium Seating Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablz.md)