TableAura is a dining rewards app for Austin restaurants that gives users automatic cashback on every meal they pay for, whether dining in or ordering pickup. Cashback is calculated on the subtotal before tax and tip, stored in a single wallet, and can be redeemed at any partner restaurant in the TableAura network, not just the location where it was earned.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Restaurant-goers in Austin often face fragmented loyalty programs that require subscriptions, prepaid credits, or lock rewards to a single venue, limiting flexibility and discouraging frequent dining, especially at independent eateries.
Solution
TableAura offers a mobile rewards platform that provides automatic cashback on every dine-in or pickup transaction without any subscription fee or prepaid balance. Users simply scan their check number at the table or place a pickup order through the app, and cashback—calculated on the pre‑tax, pre‑tip subtotal—is deposited into a single wallet. The accumulated cash can be redeemed at any participating restaurant within the TableAura network, enabling cross‑venue spending and encouraging diners to explore a curated selection of independent Austin restaurants.
Target Audience
Primary users are Austin diners, particularly students and residents near UT Austin, who seek flexible, no‑commitmentality rewards while supporting local independent restaurants.
Features
- No subscription or prepaid credit required; rewards are earned on every purchase
- Dual payment flow: in‑restaurant check scanning and in‑app pickup ordering
- Cashback calculated on subtotal before tax and tip, credited instantly to a unified wallet
- Single wallet balance usable at any partner restaurant, not limited to the earning location
- Curated list of independent Austin restaurants with real‑time availability and menu previews
- Secure in‑app payment processing and encrypted wallet storage