Insight on a project topic I have and if it is worth creating or it would be considered just a "crud" app.

I’m thinking about building a restaurant reservation app MVP for my portfolio.

I’ve worked in the restaurant industry for 6+ years and have used just about every reservation app out there (OpenTable, Resy, Yelp, etc.). I have some unique ideas I’d like to implement based on that experience.

My concern is that on the surface it might look like “just another CRUD app.” For those of you who review portfolios or hire devs, do you think a project like this could stand out if I highlight things like:

• Real-time waitlist/updates
• Host vs. guest roles with different views
• Analytics dashboard for restaurants (cancellations, peak hours, revenue)

Or is this still too generic for a portfolio project? If not, what’s the best way to frame or build it so it shows off technical skills and doesn’t come across as boilerplate?