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Legitimate Reservation Trading Platform
For: Diners seeking access to popular restaurants and those with unused reservations
The Problem
High-demand restaurant reservations are hard to get and often go unused, creating inefficiency
The Solution
Official marketplace where diners can transfer reservations legally with restaurant partnership
Why Now?
Digital reservation systems widespread, sharing economy accepted, restaurants want to reduce no-shows
Build MVP in 7 Days
Contact 5 restaurants about partnership pilot
Build simple transfer interface
Create verification system for users
Test transfer process end-to-end
Document legal requirements
How to Validate
Revenue Model
Transaction fees on reservation transfers + restaurant partnership fees
Competitive Moat
Official restaurant partnerships, regulatory compliance, verified user base
Risks to Consider
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