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The £95 restaurant ripple effect: How dining out drives spending beyond the bill
The report says 56% of UK diners spend about £95 at nearby businesses, while restaurants say no-shows cost an average £55.70 per table.
- OpenTable launched its 2026 Restaurant Impact Report, finding that 98% of people say local restaurants are important to their community. Sasha Shaker of OpenTable UK and Ireland said, "Restaurants are so much more than places to eat, they create jobs, bring people together and play an important role in the life of communities across the UK."
- Dining out drives an economic ripple effect, with 56% of UK diners spending money on other activities nearby. UKHospitality reports the restaurant sector employs 1.3 million people and contributes £44 billion to the economy annually.
- Professor Martha Newson at the University of Greenwich found that sharing a meal predicts wellbeing through face-to-face contact. Because restaurants bring people together, 71% of Gen Z diners book meals to reconnect or feel better when stressed or low.
- No-Shows remain a challenge for restaurants, costing an average of £55.70 per table of two. While 83% of diners recognize this harms business, 57% of Gen Z diners admitted to no-showing at least once in the past year.
- Restaurants can manage demand using tools such as deposits, credit card holds, prepaid Experiences, and automated reminders. Restaurants using deposits saw a 60% drop in no-shows globally this year, protecting revenue and reducing wasted food and stock.
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