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Why Restaurant Reservation Fees Are Here to Stay
In this episode of Restaurant Business with Fexingo, hosts Lucas and Luna explore the growing trend of restaurants charging reservation fees to combat no-shows. They break down the numbers behind the practice, from the average cost of a no-show to the psychology of prepayment, and look at how technology is reshaping the reservation landscape. Using real examples from high-end tasting-menu spots to neighborhood brasseries, they discuss why the fee is becoming standard, how it affects guest behavior, and what it means for operators' margins. If you've ever wondered why you now pay to…
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