Do I need new hardware?
No. OpenChairs runs in the browser on whatever you already own — phones, tablets, an old laptop at the host stand. For kitchen displays we recommend any cheap tablet. Card readers are Stripe's, which we ship to you.
What does it cost to take payments?
Stripe's standard rate. We add nothing on top, on any plan.
Can I bring my own domain?
Yes, on Table and up. Point it at us and we handle the certificate, redirects, and SEO. Your free openchairs.app address keeps working.
What if I already use OpenTable / Toast / Square?
Start with the free website and reservations alongside what you have. When you're ready, we import your guests, menu, and history and you switch one shift at a time.
Is the AI making decisions for me?
It makes recommendations and drafts; you approve. The exceptions are things you explicitly turn on — like letting it take reservations by phone.
Who built this?
Flamesoft, with a working restaurant as the lab. Everything ships because a real service needed it.