# Line Avoidance Apps The Waitlist App Reports the Wait Times of Restaurants and Bars By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waitlist-app References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://thatsnerdalicious.com/restaurants/new-app-reports-restaurantclub-wait-times/) & [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/app/waitlist/id382104368?mt=8) The next time you go out for a night on the town, be sure to take the WaitList app along with you. This app tells you the known wait times of all the [bars, clubs and restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-dating-1) in your vicinity. Currently the app is still new, which means that there will be a fair amount of unreported wait times all around. But once the WaitList app picks up steam, [waiting in line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-dine-out) may become a thing of the past. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Waitlist App:** The WaitList app is disrupting the restaurant and bar industry by providing real-time wait time information to customers, eliminating the need to wait in line. - **Real-time Wait Time Reporting:** The trend of apps reporting real-time wait times is revolutionizing the way people plan their outings, allowing them to avoid long lines and maximize their time. - **Eliminating Wait Times:** The concept of using technology to eliminate wait times is disrupting various industries, including restaurants, bars, and clubs, by enhancing the customer experience and improving customer satisfaction. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant and Bar:** The WaitList app is transforming the restaurant and bar industry by providing customers with essential information about wait times, allowing them to make informed decisions and choose establishments with shorter wait times. - **Mobile App:** The rise of wait time reporting apps like WaitList is driving innovation in the mobile app industry, providing new opportunities for developers to create user-friendly tools that enhance customer experiences. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** The trend of wait time reporting apps is disrupting the hospitality and entertainment industries, helping establishments manage customer flow and improve overall customer satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Time Reservation Alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waitlistwizard.md) - [Virtual Queue Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-queue-systems.md) - [Innovative Activity-Finding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-outside.md) - [Nightlife Insight Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/up-2-tonight.md) - [Pocket Concierge Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-concierge.md) - [Rotational Bar Tab Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tab-app.md) - [Real-Time Nightlife Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightlife-finders.md) - [Digital Queue Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointhequeue.md) - [Real-Time Night Life Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightlife-in-sydney.md)