Restaurant Reservation Deposit ROI Calculator
Large parties that no-show can hurt a restaurant's bottom line. Use this calculator to see how much revenue a deposit policy could protect each month.
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About this calculator
Calculate the return on requiring deposits for large party reservations by comparing lost revenue from no-shows against deposit collection costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should a large party deposit be?
Many restaurants charge $10-25 per person or a flat fee for parties over 6-8 guests, often applied as a credit toward the final bill.
Does requiring a deposit reduce reservations?
It can slightly reduce booking volume, but most restaurants find the reduction in no-shows more than offsets this by protecting revenue and staffing plans.
Should deposits be refundable?
Many restaurants make deposits non-refundable within 24-48 hours of the reservation to discourage last-minute cancellations.