New York —
When Mona Panjwani opened One40 Rooftop, an upscale restaurant in lower Manhattan last year, one of her first big decisions was choosing the reservation platform.
She knew the right choice could help attract attention in a competitive dining scene during a tough economic environment.
“This is my first restaurant in the city, and I’m starting to build my own hospitality profile,” Panjwani told CNN, so she’s relying on these platforms for exposure.
Restaurant owners like Panjwani are caught in the middle of a growing battle of new and established