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Table turnover

The number of times a table is occupied by different parties during a service. Higher turnover = more covers = more revenue per square foot. Calculated as covers ÷ table count over a service period. Affected by dwell time, ordering speed, and menu complexity.

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Customer Experience

How long a customer spends at a table from seating to leaving. Shorter dwell times mean more table turnover; longer ones mean higher per-cover spend. Digital menus typically reduce dwell time vs printed menus by 5-12% due to faster ordering.

A single dining customer at a restaurant. "50 covers" means 50 individual diners served. Used to track sales volume, table turnover, and per-cover revenue. Distinct from "transaction," which can include multiple covers.

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