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No-Show

Also called: no show, reservation no-show

What is No-Show?

A no-show is a confirmed reservation whose guests never arrive. The table is held, turned away from walk-ins, and produces nothing — a direct loss of the revenue that seat could have earned.

Why No-Show matters

On a full Saturday, a handful of no-shows removes several thousand rupees of covers that were available and refused. It is one of the few losses that is entirely avoidable with a reminder.

No-Show formula

No-show rate % = No-shows ÷ Total reservations × 100

Multiply by average cover and party size to value the loss.

How No-Show works in practice

Confirm by message a few hours ahead, hold tables for a stated grace period, and track the no-show rate by source. Repeat offenders and particular booking channels usually account for most of it.

Frequently asked questions

For large parties and peak slots it is reasonable, and stating the policy at booking usually reduces no-shows on its own.

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