Restaurant Reservation Deposit vs Walk-In Revenue Calculator
Enter your total tables, the share reserved for bookings, and average show and spend rates to estimate expected nightly revenue.
Estimated Total Nightly Revenue
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Revenue from reserved tables ($)—
Revenue from walk-in tables ($)—
Revenue lost to no-shows ($)—
No-show tables per night—
About this calculator
Model the revenue impact of shifting your seating mix between reserved (deposit-secured) tables and walk-in seating based on show rates and average spend.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does reservation mix affect restaurant revenue?
Holding too many tables for reservations risks lost revenue from no-shows, while too few reserved tables can turn away high-value bookings. This calculator models the tradeoff.
What's a typical restaurant no-show rate?
No-show rates for restaurant reservations typically range from 10-20%, though this varies by cuisine type, price point, and whether deposits are required.
Should I require deposits for reservations?
Deposits generally reduce no-show rates significantly, which can be modeled here by increasing your show-up rate assumption.