reverbbrad

Thanks for the welcome! I didn't intend to ask restaurateurs to turn down money. I was wondering if you could make the same kind of profit by raising prices but accepting fewer customers. Since there is such a high demand for tables on these days, I bet some places could do it. I don't think this would work for everyone, though. Oh, and I'm not asking restaurants to change on my account. I haven't been in a restaurant for V-Day or Mother's Day since I worked them. I'm just curious if a different business model could leave both the customer AND the owner richer for the experience.

You know, I've always wondered why more restaurants don't go the opposite way: charge an unusually high pre-set price for the evening, and book somewhat fewer tables. Then, you get the extra cash for a big-ticket evening, but can attend to the diners' needs a little more adequately. I'm betting that many good restaurants could charge double, and still keep an active (and profitable) room. That way, less stress/same cash. (Of course, it ain't my money that I'm betting). Sure, there'd be some people that say 'What do you MEAN, it costs $150 to go to GOOD RESTAURANT?' But overall, I wonder if people would be happier.