by Sugarvine Tables | Apr 25, 2024 | Hospitality Industry, No Shows, Table Booking System
In the fast-paced hospitality sector, cost effectiveness and profit margins are under more pressure than they’ve been in years. If you run a restaurant that has felt the squeeze in recent times, it’s advisable to opt for an online booking system with deposits. Here... 
by Sugarvine Tables | Feb 15, 2024 | No Shows, Table Booking System
Restaurant no-shows are on the rise, hitting businesses in the purse strings. In fact, latest figures from Barclays estimate that restaurants lose an average of £89 per diner for each last-minute cancellation or no-show. For a table of 6, that can amount to over £500... 
by Sugarvine Tables | Nov 30, 2022 | No Shows, Table Booking System
As the UK faces a cost of living crisis, hospitality is feeling the brunt, with rising bills themselves coupled with diners pulling back on eating out. Understandably therefore, restaurants are looking for ways to cut back with some cutting opening hours or increasing... 
by Sugarvine Tables | Mar 20, 2022 | Hospitality Industry, No Shows
Think about how many of your bookings turn out to be no-shows – ten or even 20 percent? Maybe it’s even higher than that if you include last-minute cancellations that at least let you know, albeit too late to mitigate. If you can’t fill that table, you lose... 
by Sugarvine Tables | Sep 29, 2021 | No Shows, Table Booking System
With table booking systems advertising a plethora of features, knowing what features you need can be confusing. We’re highlighting the must have features of an online booking system to make navigating online booking that bit easier. Must-Have Table Booking... 
by Sugarvine Tables | Aug 24, 2021 | No Shows, Table Booking System
We are delighted to announce that we have launched our new deposits system that is FREE and integrated with our online booking system. While the majority of restaurants welcome this latest industry shift after being plagued by no shows, there are some who are,...