At present, there are two checkout methods in restaurants in China, namely, paying first and then eating, and then checking out. Are these two checkout methods good or not? What are the advantages of each, and which one is suitable for your restaurant?
there is a reason to increase the turnover rate by paying the bill before eating.
no matter which checkout method, the ultimate goal is to make a profit, but the difference lies in the grade and positioning of the restaurant.
consumers' requirements for middle-and low-end restaurants are affordable and delicious, and restaurants take the route of small profits but quick turnover. Instead of letting customers sit and chat after eating and take up their seats without ordering, it is better to improve the turnover rate.
When customers sit in restaurants, they not only pay for food, but also rent this small space from the hotel. For the hotel, it is definitely necessary to finish eating and check out to maximize the benefits. Of course, how can restaurants drive away customers when they are open for business? So a wise man came up with a way, that is, check out before eating.
Many customers still like to sit and brush their mobile phones for a while or chat with their companions when they have already finished eating, because he has not paid the bill, and may order food again, and the transaction has not been completed, so this position occupies a comfortable position.
However, customers who check out before meals will no longer take this place for granted. Originally, these customers will order more things, but the diminishing editing effect and the inertia of consumption make these customers give up ordering. After eating, occupying this position will make these customers feel embarrassed and often leave after eating.
some restaurant experiments have proved that the way of paying before meals has increased the turnover rate of restaurants by 81%.
Pre-meal checkout is more suitable for fast food. First, you don't need to collect money from your seats one by one, which can solve the shortage of manpower and save labor costs. Second, it is convenient to check out before meals, and the fast food restaurant has a large passenger flow. Checking out before meals can effectively avoid the phenomenon of dominating meals.
not all restaurants are suitable for pre-meal payment, which depends on the positioning of restaurants.
what kind of restaurant is suitable for paying after meals?
locate high-end or high-priced restaurants. From coming in and sitting down to order food until the end of the meal, consumers may add something at any time, which is obviously inappropriate to check out in advance.
Many people like to eat slowly and enjoy the taste of food or leisure time in high-end restaurants. There is no problem of improving the turnover rate in restaurants, so it is more practical to check out after meals.
different restaurant types have different charging modes. Low-end restaurants pay more attention to the turnover rate, while high-end restaurants pay more attention to the customer experience.