In the restaurant industry, every euro counts. Yet, many restaurants pay high and fluctuating fees to their reservation systems—so-called cover fees. Although these may seem fair at first glance (paying per guest), they are often a cost trap in practice.
The Hamburg restaurant Le Plat du Jour paid between 400 and 600 euros in monthly variable fees to Quandoo until the end of 2023. Owner Makrem Rejeb says:
“The monthly amount was not only high, but it was also different every time. A restaurant is a business—unpredictable costs make planning extremely difficult.”
Since the beginning of 2024, Le Plat du Jour has been using foratable, our reservation system with no cover fees and clearly predictable pricing. Makrem Rejeb reports:
“With foratable, I was able to cut my monthly subscription price in half. With the previous provider, I often had trouble reaching anyone—which further called the value for money into question. At foratable, I speak directly to real people on the customer success team.”
In 2025, Rejeb is opening his second restaurant in Hamburg-Pöseldorf, where guests will also be able to book conveniently via foratable.
Switching to foratable is straightforward: migration takes only a few hours, and our team handles the entire process.
A reservation system without revenue-based fees creates predictability—for table occupancy, staffing, and budgeting. This is a major advantage, especially for smaller businesses or restaurants with seasonal fluctuations.