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Hospitality

No Show Cost Calculator

Calculate the true cost of restaurant no-shows. Enter seats lost, average spend and no-show % to see monthly and annual lost revenue.

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Monthly lost revenue£1,680.00
Annual lost revenue£20,440.00
Recoverable (50% deposits)£10,220.00

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About this calculator

No-shows are one of the biggest hidden costs in hospitality. This calculator estimates monthly and annual lost revenue, and what you could recover with a 50% deposit policy.

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Frequently asked questions

What's a typical no-show rate?+

5–10% is common for casual restaurants; busy weekends can spike to 15%+.

Do deposits stop no-shows?+

They significantly reduce them. Many venues see no-shows drop by 50–80% after introducing a card hold or deposit.

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