the trillion dollar idea
Okay, so it probably won’t be a trillion bucks. I have no concept of any amount that’s over the Powerball jackpot, but I do know it’s gonna be a ton of cash. On Friday I interviewed Charlotte-based businessman, Devin Green - the inventor of the ESP wireless restaurant technology.
To put it simply, it’s a “push the button on the table to alert your server” technology. There more to it than that, but that’s the main thing. The system has been in use for a few months here at the local chain, Fatz Cafe, and they just inked a deal to put the device in Applebee’s and TGI Fridays. It was cool, and rather inspiring, to have lunch with a down-to-Earth guy who followed through on a cool idea (and is going to end up being a multi-millionaire). I’ll post my segment next week after it airs, or you could just drive out to Spartanburg, SC, if you’re really that interested.
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That’s neat. I’ll watch for that at my Neigborhood Bar & Grill. To help you with that concept of a Trillion problem check out this story I did a few weeks back….
What’s a Trillion?
When I was at Fatz over Christmas they just had started using these. I have wanted to use one in many other locales. But it makes me feel like a dick if you use it. BZZZZ “yeah, uh, my water’s got lemon in it.” As cool as it is ( I totally dig the watch display the wait-person wears) I just don’t like it.
Yeah, I’m not sure where I am in the whole button thing yet.
It doesn’t guarantee your server isn’t going to be competent.
But, i guess if the person is a real slaker this device will make it even more apparent.
also, thanks for the link Weaver!
I’m heading there now…