Set minimum spend requirements for premium tables, peak hours, or exclusive zones — guaranteeing your revenue and streamlining guest commitment.
A minimum spend is a reservation feature that requires guests to commit a predetermined amount in food, beverage, or additional services when booking premium seating, VIP zones, or high-demand time slots.
Example uses:
🪑 Restaurants: €100 minimum for window tables on Saturday nights
🌴 Beach clubs: €300 minimum for front-row cabanas
🪩 Nightclubs: Bottle service minimum required for VIP booths
With UpSalt’s Minimum Spend tool, you gain:
Customizable pricing policies — tailored to your business model
Transparent booking interface — build trust from the moment someone clicks “Reserve”
Revenue protection — reduce risk and secure earnings
Upsell-ready flow — guests can automatically add prepay packages
Top venues worldwide are adopting minimum spend policies to:
Combat reservation bots and no-shows
Discourage casual, low-spend bookings
Align guest expectations with revenue goals
Give your guests a say in their experience. Let them view your layout and reserve their preferred table directly, creating a stronger emotional connection before they even arrive.
Offer add-ons during the booking process, like valet parking, birthday cakes, or premium table settings. Unlock new revenue streams while enhancing customer satisfaction.
Let your guests take control of their experience from the start.
Encourages guests to spend more while securing revenue upfront.
Ensures higher margins during busy periods.
Guests are more likely to show up when they've committed financially.
Reduces no-shows and frivolous bookings.
Combine the flexibility of modern booking flows with integrations and tools you already use.
Customize Rules
Define spend minimums by zone, date, time, guest count, or event
Transparent Booking Experience
Guests see the minimum spend before booking, helping them commit confidently.
Publish & Go Live
Display the live seat map on your booking widget or website.
Manage & Analyze
Monitor real-time activity and run analytics to fine-tune your layout.
Yes — customize per spot (e.g. VIP table), date, time.
The threshold is displayed clearly during booking. When choosing a spot, guests will see a message clearly stating the minimum spend for that spot.
Yes — charging in advance reduces no-shows, filters low-commitment bookings, and deters bots
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