Apply different prices per table based on location or type
🎯 Turn Your Dining Room into a Revenue Strategy: The Power of Custom Layouts with Table-Based Pricing
In the restaurant world, every detail can make a difference: the location of a table, the view, the level of privacy, or even the atmosphere in a specific area of the venue. What if you could turn those details into a competitive advantage—enhancing the guest experience and increasing your revenue?
Until now, Alex Reservations offered two main reservation modes:
- By guest count, where the customer selects the number of diners and the system automatically assigns tables.
- By tables, where available tables are manually defined based on party size.
Now we’re taking it a step further with our new Custom Layouts and table-based pricing. This game-changing feature allows your guests to book directly from an interactive visual floorplan of your restaurant—while you assign specific prices to each table based on its real value.
💡 What Is a Custom Layout?
A Custom Layout is a visual and interactive representation of your dining room. You can upload a floorplan image showing your actual table distribution, and assign custom tags to each table such as "Window", "VIP", "Terrace", and more.
Each tag can include an extra price value, letting you define different rates per table. Think of it like concert tickets—front-row seats cost more than those in the back.
🚀 What Benefits Does This Bring to Your Restaurant?
1. Monetize What You Already Have
Some tables are simply more desirable: for their location, view, privacy, or ambiance. Now you can monetize those subtle advantages that you previously offered at no extra cost.
Real example: A couple wants to dine on a Saturday at the table by the window with a sea view. Instead of handling this manually by phone, you can offer that table online for +€5. They choose it—and you earn more.
2. Enhance the Customer Experience
With a visual booking system, customers see exactly which table they’re reserving. This reduces confusion, prevents complaints, and increases satisfaction through a more transparent and engaging process.
Real example: A group of six wants a round table in the center of the room for a celebration. They can browse the layout and choose their preferred option directly from the form.
3. Adapt Your Layout to Every Moment
Create different layouts for various shifts or special events. This gives you the flexibility to show only the tables you want to offer, and even adjust pricing based on demand.
Real example:
- Lunch: standard tables, no surcharges.
- Friday and Saturday dinner: VIP-tagged tables with premium surcharges.
- Private events: an exclusive layout with special distribution and pricing.
4. Create New Upselling Opportunities
This system also lets you sell experiences, not just tables. For example:
- “Romantic table by the fireplace (+€10)”
- “Chill-out terrace spot (+€8)”
- “Selfie table in front of the mural (+€5)”
Your restaurant doesn’t just serve food—it creates memorable moments. Now you can turn those moments into real revenue.
🧠 In Summary: This Isn’t Just a Technical Upgrade—It’s a Mindset Shift
Custom Layouts let you:
- Empower your guests with more choice.
- Charge more for what has more value.
- Adjust your space depending on the moment.
- Stand out from the competition.
- Increase revenue without raising your overall prices.
It’s not about charging more—it’s about offering more options and unlocking the value hidden in your space.
👉 Ready to Unlock the Full Potential of Your Dining Room?
With Alex Reservations and Custom Layouts, your dining area becomes a marketing tool, a revenue generator, and a memorable part of the guest experience.