Bengaluru Restaurants Will Soon Impose ‘Table Charges’ On Customers For Overstaying

The Bengaluru Hotel Owners’ Association is exploring the idea of introducing a penalty mechanism for customers who occupy tables for long stretches of time after placing very small orders, arguing that such behavior is hurting business revenues. Bengaluru Hotel Owners Consider Penalty for Customers Who Occupy Tables After Minimal Orders Hotel operators across Bengaluru, especially small and mid-sized establishments, have observed an increasing pattern of customers lingering for hours after ordering only items like tea, coffee, or light snacks. Many of these customers reportedly use hotel seating areas as informal meeting spaces, holding extended discussions that take up tables and contribute to overcrowding. The association believes this practice has a direct impact on daily earnings, particularly during peak business hours when other paying customers struggle to find available seating because tables remain occupied for too long. Several hotel owners have formally reached out to the association, asking it to take prompt action to safeguard their commercial interests and prevent further financial strain. Proposal Suggests Table Usage Fee for Customers Who Linger After Small Orders Under the proposal being discussed, customers who remain seated for extended periods after making minimal purchases could be required to pay a fee for table usage,…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups