A ping, not 40 chats
Table booking
Problem
Bookings live in messy DMs. They miss messages overnight and double-book.
What you sell
Guest picks a slot in chat. Owner gets a ping. Unpaid holds are not your problem — you do not take deposits on your card.
Week one
Map hours they actually want. Block breaks. Run one test booking on your own number. Then charge.
Money
Included in Host. Or 80–200 setup and 15–30 per month to keep hours in sync.
First message
Your bio has no way to book while you cook. People pick a slot. You get a ping. I don’t take the deposit.
Trap
If they want custom restaurant software, say no. A slot list is the product. Never hold guest money.