Why are more Twin Cities restaurants charging for reservations? Because customers aren't showing up.
- Posted on February 10, 2025
- By Star Tribune
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Why are more Twin Cities restaurants charging for reservations? Because customers aren't showing up.
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Restaurant owners struggle with no-show reservations, which means empty tables, wasted food and a hit on their bottom line — and confidence.