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Complete Rule System

You define every rule

50+ configuration options for perfect operation. Opening hours, table management, booking limits, email notifications – all in one place.

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Rules in action

Click on rule types to see how they work

Monday-Sunday settings

Standard opening hours for each day

Monday-Thursday
Opening hours: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Kitchen closes:
10:30 PM
Friday-Saturday
Opening hours: 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Kitchen closes:
12:00 AM
Sunday
Opening hours: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Kitchen closes:
9:30 PM
Automatic application: Every day, the appropriate opening hours automatically appear on the booking form.

Opening hours management

Weekly opening hours, special days, closure periods. Every day fully customizable.

Table combining

Automatic merging of smaller tables for larger groups. Optimal utilization.

Overbooking control

Set maximum oversizing ratio. Example: 4-seat table max. 5 guests.

Guest count limits

Maximum guest count, minimum and maximum booking times, automatic approval.

Complete configuration options

50+ rules and settings for perfect restaurant operation

Opening hours and time management

Weekly opening hours
Separate opening, closing and kitchen closing times for each day
Special days
Holidays, closures, modified opening hours management
Recurring rules
Weekly recurring special settings
Closure periods
Intra-day breaks (e.g. afternoon closure 2-5 PM)
Booking time limits
How far in advance to book (minimum: 2 hours, maximum: 30 days)
Duration rules
Guest count-based durations (e.g. 6+ guests → 3-5 hours available)

Table management and capacity

Table combining
Automatic merging of smaller tables for larger groups
Overbooking control
Max. oversizing ratio (e.g. 100% = double guests allowed)
Area management
Indoor, patio, private room with separate settings
Maximum guest count
Restaurant-level guest count limit setting
Table definitions
Table counts and capacities per area

Booking rules

Automatic approval
Instant booking approval or manual verification
Same-day booking block
Block same-day bookings after opening (advance only)
Period-based booking block
Disable online booking on special days (phone only)
Book until closing
Can book until closing time or only X hours before
Ignore kitchen closing
Allow booking after kitchen closes (drinks only)

Cancellation and modification

Allow cancellation
Can guests cancel bookings online
Minimum cancellation time
How far before booking can be cancelled (e.g. 2 hours)
Cancellation email
Send automatic email on cancellation
Cancellation reason required
Must guest provide reason for cancellation
Custom message
Display own cancellation policy text

Email notifications

Booking confirmation
Send email immediately after booking
Pending email
Email if booking awaits approval
Cancellation notification
Send email when booking is cancelled
Modification notification
Email when booking details change
Rejection email
Email when restaurant rejects a booking
Reminder email
Email X hours before booking (e.g. 24 hours)
Feedback request
Email X hours after booking (e.g. 2-4 hours)
Restaurant notifications
Send email to restaurant for every new booking

Duration settings

Time slot length
Booking slot length in minutes (e.g. 15, 30 minutes)
Available durations
Selectable durations (e.g. 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5 hours)
Guest count-based duration
Different durations on special days by party size

Example: Modern Restaurant Complete Setup

This is what a complete restaurant rule system looks like in practice

Opening hours

  • • Monday-Thursday: 11:00 AM-11:00 PM (kitchen: 10:30 PM)
  • • Friday-Saturday: 11:00 AM-1:00 AM (kitchen: 12:00 AM)
  • • Sunday: 12:00 PM-10:00 PM (kitchen: 9:30 PM)
  • • Every Tuesday 2:30-4:00 PM: Staff meeting (closed)

Booking rules

  • • Minimum 2 hours advance booking required
  • • Maximum 30 days advance booking allowed
  • • Automatic approval: NO (manual verification)
  • • Same-day booking after opening: BLOCKED

Table management

  • • Table combining: ENABLED
  • • Max. overbooking: 100% (4-seat table → max 8 guests)
  • • Indoor: 12x 4-seat tables
  • • Patio: 8x 4-seat tables (seasonal)

Cancellation rules

  • • Online cancellation: ALLOWED
  • • Minimum cancellation time: 2 hours
  • • Cancellation reason: REQUIRED
  • • Email notification: AUTOMATIC

Email notifications

  • • Confirmation: IMMEDIATE
  • • Reminder: 24 hours before booking
  • • Feedback request: 2 hours after booking
  • • Restaurant notification: EVERY booking

New Year's Eve special rule

  • • Dec 31, 2025 - Special durations:
  • • 1-4 guests: ONLINE BOOKING BLOCKED
  • • 5-6 guests: 3-4 hours available
  • • 7+ guests: 4-6 hours available
Automatic operation
The system automatically applies all settings. Every booking follows the appropriate rules - opening hours, capacity, duration, email notifications. No manual work!

Why is detailed regulation important?

Maximum control

You control every aspect of the booking system. It works exactly as you want.

Automation

Set it once, then it works automatically. No daily manual tasks or adjustments.

Error prevention

System doesn't allow bookings that don't comply with rules. Protection against overbooking.

Better guest experience

Guests see options clearly. No misunderstanding, no conflict.

Optimized revenue

Table combining, overbooking, dynamic durations - everything for revenue maximization.

Automatic communication

Email notifications, reminders, feedback requests - everything goes automatically.

Configure your restaurant to your own needs!

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