Employee uses rival service to make 300 fake reservations

US-based online reservation service OpenTable has fired an employee who allegedly made around 300 fake reservations at various Chicago eateries through rival service Reserve, in an apparent attempt to hurt the competition. The actions reportedly resulted in 1,200-1,300 no-show diners over three months. Meanwhile, OpenTable has apologised to the eateries affected by the "rogue" employee's actions.