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How Restaurant Wait Times Drive More Revenue Than Menu Prices
Most operators think cutting wait times is about customer satisfaction. Lucas and Luna dig into 2026 data from a 45-unit regional chain that discovered longer intentional wait times at the bar actually increased per-head spend by 14 percent. They break down the psychology of the 'pre-meal pause', how pacing affects wine and appetizer sales, and why the fastest table turn isn't always the most profitable one. Specific examples from a midwest casual-dining group that tested wait-time brackets against revenue per seat hour.
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