Some ask for money up front, others name and shame in fight to beat scourge of empty tables
The declining fortunes of restaurants have prompted headlines recently, with 12 branches of Jamie Oliver’s Italian chain having shut their doors and other major outlets admitting to feeling the pinch. But some owners are fighting back. Restaurateurs from independents to major chains are naming and shaming “no show” guests, requiring deposits and even selling tickets for tables.
Damian Wawrzyniak, owner of House of Feasts in Peterborough, launched a campaign to combat “no shows” after he said they cost his business £3,000 in just one weekend.
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