Despite feeling the brunt of the current economic climate, figures suggest the hospitality industry is seeing some growth.

The Restaurant Association suggests that the industry saw $15 billion in annual sales, a growth of 5.8%.

More Kiwis seem to be eating out, and one way they’re doing so is with First Table, a scheme that gives consumers half price fares when dining at off-peak times.

Founder and CEO Mat Weir told Mike Hosking that over half a million people have signed up on the website or app over the last decade.

He said that some restaurants are doing well and others are struggling, and they’re focused on helping restaurants solve a small part of their problems.

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Despite feeling the brunt of the current economic climate, figures suggest the hospitality industry is seeing some growth. 
The Restaurant Association suggests that the industry saw $15 billion in annual sales, a growth of 5.8%. 
More Kiwis seem to be eating out, and one way they’re doing so is with First Table, a scheme that gives consumers half price fares when dining at off-peak times. 
Founder and CEO Mat Weir told Mike Hosking that over half a million people have signed up on the website or app over the last decade. 
He said that some restaurants are doing well and others are struggling, and they’re focused on helping restaurants solve a small part of their problems. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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Mat Weir: First Table founder and CEO on the growing demand for the app's half-price fares

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