Restaurant Table Turnover Calculator

NUMBER OF TABLES 15 Table(s)

HOURS OPEN PER DAY 12 Hour(s)

NUMBER OF PERSONS AT A TABLE 2.5 Guest(s)

AVERAGE DINING TIME 75 Minutes

OCCUPANCY RATE 70% of tables occupied

AVERAGE MEAL PRICE $25

Turnover Rate

Daily Revenue

Revenue Per Table

Customers Served

Seating Efficiency

Tables Per Hour

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What you can do with Menubly's Table Turnover Calculator?

Menubly’s Table Turnover Calculator is a specialized tool designed to help restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals optimize their seating efficiency and maximize revenue potential. With this calculator, you can:

Accurately calculate your restaurant’s table turnover rate based on your specific operations
Determine optimal seating capacity and dining time targets
Analyze daily revenue potential across different scenarios
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
Calculate revenue per table to optimize your floor plan
Assess seating efficiency to maximize customer throughput

How to use our Restaurant Table Turnover Calculator?

Follow these simple steps to get the most out of our Table Turnover Calculator:

1. Configure Your Restaurant Settings

For each parameter, adjust the sliders to match your restaurant:

Number of Tables – Set the total number of tables in your restaurant (5-50 tables). This includes all seating areas available for customer service.
Hours Open Per Day – Enter how many hours your restaurant operates daily (6-18 hours). Use increments of 0.5 hours for precise calculations.
Number of Persons at a Table – Set the average party size that visits your restaurant (1-6 guests). This represents the typical number of customers seated at each table.
Average Dining Time – Enter how long customers typically spend at a table from seating to departure (30-180 minutes). Include ordering, eating, and payment time.
Occupancy Rate – Set what percentage of your tables are typically occupied during operating hours (20-100%). This reflects your average capacity utilization.
Average Meal Price – Enter the average amount spent per customer on food and beverages ($10-100). This helps calculate revenue projections.

2. Review Real-Time Calculations

As you adjust the sliders, the calculator automatically displays six key metrics:

Turnover Rate – Shows how many times each table serves customers during your operating hours. A good turnover rate is typically 1.5-3 times per meal period.
Daily Revenue – Displays your projected total daily income based on the current settings.
Revenue Per Table – Shows the average income generated by each table per day.
Customers Served – Calculates the total number of customers you can serve daily.
Seating Efficiency – Measures how effectively you’re utilizing your seating capacity as a percentage.
Tables Per Hour – Shows your service speed by calculating how many table turns you complete each hour.

3. Optimize Your Operations

Use the calculator results to:

Identify bottlenecks: If your turnover rate is low, consider streamlining service or reducing average dining time
Maximize revenue: Experiment with different occupancy rates and party sizes to find optimal scenarios
Plan capacity: Determine if you need more tables or if you can serve more customers with current setup
Set targets: Use the metrics to establish performance goals for your staff and operations

By using the Menubly Table Turnover Calculator, you’ll be able to optimize your restaurant’s seating efficiency while ensuring excellent customer experience and maximizing your revenue potential.

Table Turnover Calculator FAQs

How to calculate table turnover?

Table turnover is calculated by dividing your restaurant's operating hours by the average dining time per table. The formula is:

Table Turnover Rate = Operating Hours ÷ Average Dining Time

For example, if your restaurant is open 12 hours and customers spend an average of 75 minutes at a table, your turnover rate would be: 12 hours (720 minutes) ÷ 75 minutes = 9.6 potential turns per day

However, this must be adjusted for your occupancy rate. If you operate at 70% capacity, your actual turnover would be 9.6 × 0.70 = 6.7 turns per day.

What is a good table turnover rate?

A good table turnover rate varies by restaurant type and meal period:

Fast Casual/Quick Service: 8-12 turns per day
Casual Dining: 4-6 turns per day
Fine Dining: 2-4 turns per day
Breakfast/Lunch: 1.5-3 turns per meal period
Dinner Service: 2-3 turns per evening

The key is balancing efficiency with customer experience. Higher turnover increases revenue but shouldn't compromise service quality or rush customers.

What is the table turnaround time?

Table turnaround time is the total duration from when customers are seated until the table is cleaned and ready for the next party. This includes:

Dining time: Customer ordering, eating, and paying (typically 45-120 minutes)
Clearing time: Removing dishes and cleaning the table (5-10 minutes)
Reset time: Setting up the table for new customers (3-5 minutes)

For most restaurants, total turnaround time ranges from 60-150 minutes depending on service style and meal complexity.

How can I improve my restaurant's table turnover rate?

Several strategies can help optimize your turnover without sacrificing customer satisfaction:

Streamline ordering: Use digital menus, tableside ordering tablets, or QR code menus
Optimize kitchen workflow: Reduce food preparation and delivery times
Train staff efficiently: Ensure servers can handle multiple tables and anticipate customer needs
Implement reservation systems: Better manage peak hours and reduce wait times
Offer express lunch menus: Provide quick options for time-conscious diners
Strategic table sizing: Match table sizes to typical party sizes to maximize capacity

What factors affect table turnover the most?

The biggest factors influencing your table turnover rate include:

Service speed: How quickly staff take orders, serve food, and process payments
Menu complexity: Simple menus typically result in faster ordering and kitchen preparation
Restaurant layout: Efficient floor plans help staff move quickly between tables
Peak hour management: Proper staffing and preparation during busy periods
Customer demographics: Business lunch crowds turn faster than leisurely dinner guests
Payment processing: Quick payment options (contactless, mobile payments) reduce checkout time

Focus on these areas to see the most significant improvements in your turnover metrics.

What is Menubly and how does it work?

Menubly is an affordable and easy-to-use online menu and ordering platform that helps restaurants create beautiful, interactive online menus and take orders directly from customers - with zero commission fees.

When customers want to view your menu, they can scan a QR code at your restaurant table or click a link you share on social media. They'll see a mobile-friendly menu that makes it easy to browse dishes, check prices, and place orders directly with you - whether for dine-in, pickup, or takeaway.

What types of businesses can use Menubly?

Menubly is perfect for any food business that wants to modernize its menu experience with an online menu that customers can access instantly and place orders through, such as:

Restaurants (fast food, casual dining, fine dining, etc)
Cafes and coffee shops
Bars and breweries
Bakeries
Food trucks
Ghost kitchens and delivery-only brands
Juice bars and smoothie shops
Catering and event services