Take Deposits on Large Party Bookings — Automatically and Politely
A no-show twelve-top on Saturday is a three-figure loss. Require card deposits on large bookings automatically, with polite framing that regulars accept.
- 1
Detect Large Bookings
Add a
Webhooknode flagging reservations above your party-size threshold. - 2
Request the Deposit
Add a
Stripenode sending a deposit link that confirms the table. - 3
Frame It Warmly
Add a
Twilionode explaining the deposit applies to the bill. - 4
Release or Apply
Auto-apply at showup; retain per policy on no-show.
- 5
Activate and Test
Activate the workflow with a test booking. Confirm the deposit flow works.
Frequently asked questions
Will deposits scare bookings?
Applied-to-bill framing means serious parties never object — only chronic no-shows filter out, which is the point.
What threshold?
Wherever a no-show genuinely hurts — typically 8+ in casual spots, 6+ in fine dining.
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