What Is Open Near Me? The Story Behind OpenStatus

We’ve all been there. You’re craving your favorite latte, planning a night out, or looking for something fun to do, and the first thing you type into your phone is “what’s open near me?”

The problem? The answers are usually wrong, outdated, or buried under ads. Google might show a business that closed hours ago. Yelp lists yesterday’s info. Social media posts get lost in the noise. You take the risk, drive over, and the doors are shut.

That frustration is exactly why we started OpenStatus.

The Problem We Saw

As locals, we love exploring our communities — but we kept running into the same problem: there was no reliable way to know what’s happening in real time.

• A coffee shop closing early.

• A restaurant dropping a new menu item.

• A local venue hosting a last-minute event.

These things happen constantly, but the tools out there weren’t built to keep up. And when small businesses can’t communicate quickly, they miss out on customers, and communities miss out on experiences.

Our Why

We believe local businesses are the heartbeat of every city. They deserve better tools to connect with the people who want to support them. And people deserve a simple way to know what’s open and what’s happening right now, without the guesswork.

That’s where OpenStatus comes in.

How OpenStatus Works

For businesses:

• Post real-time updates — hours, deals, events, menu changes, and more.

• Connect instantly with your community.

For locals:

• See what’s open around you in real time.

• Discover new spots, updates, and experiences the moment they happen.

• Never waste time showing up to a closed door again.

Why Now

With technology moving faster than ever, small businesses have been left behind. Most rely on outdated tools or social media algorithms that don’t always reach their customers. Meanwhile, people crave connection and want to show up for local spots.

We saw that gap, and we’re building OpenStatus to bridge it.

Join the Movement

We’re launching soon, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Whether you’re a small business looking to share updates, or someone who just wants to know what’s popping in your city, OpenStatus is for you.

Join our waitlist today to be the first to experience real-time local updates.

Together, we can keep communities connected, help small businesses thrive, and finally put an end to the “what’s open near me?” struggle.