8A Solving the Problem

My product has to do with solving the timeless problem of extremely long lines at Midtown(UF) and other college towns across America. My product to help solve this problem will be an application. It will be an app on phones that tracks the lines/wait times at different bars and restaurants. It will be a simple app that is easy to use. It will tell you all of the bars in the area and what the approximate wait time is. It will also have a feature for certain bars that will allow you to reserve a spot in line. This way people can walk right into the bar when they show the bouncer they have checked in instead of waiting in line. I think that this app could be downloaded by most of the student population if it is designed right. The key to this is that the app is simple to use, and that the approximate wait times are correct.

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  1. storchentFebruary 3, 2019 at 6:45 PM

    Hi Eric,

    When first reading your post, I was wondering how an app could keep updated wait times for lines at midtown. But, as I kept reading, the idea of being able to wait inline on your phone is great. At a restaurant from my home town, they have an app very similar to this, and it is so nice. You don't have to leave the house and wait outside for what sometimes could be hours. Great idea!

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  2. Caelan's ENT3003 BlogFebruary 4, 2019 at 7:49 AM

    Eric,
    I like the opportunity you have identified, and I think your possible solution is solid. If Midtown and bars across the nation collectively used this app, it could reduce some of the stress and clutter at the bar scene. I think the creation of an app like this would be pretty reasonable, too, because of the simple nature of the design and concept of the app. Great Clips has an app similar to this idea that might be worth looking into.

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  3. LancherosFebruary 4, 2019 at 1:16 PM

    I think it's a good way to not have to wait long time in lines, especially at popular bars. It reminds me of how Disney theme park has the wait times on the apps and you can reserve a spot at some of the rides too. I don't know how they would know wait times for a bar though especially if they are at capacity and only let people in as others come out. However, the check in option may be a good way to get people in faster.

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