Catering is increasingly concerned with ‘no-shows’: the director of the company from Antwerp arms himself with an advance of 50 euros | NEW Instagram VTM

People not showing up after making a reservation – it’s a problem that has become increasingly common after the corona pandemic. “And that means loss of revenue,” according to Jonas, a business manager from Antwerp. The tables remain empty and food must be thrown away at the end of the evening. For this he asks customers for an advance of 50 euros. That money is only lost if it doesn’t show up.

Not only restaurants have to deal with the problem, beauty salons and hairdressers also have to deal with “no shows”. This is why Eliza, who owns a beauty salon, also feels obliged to ask for an advance of 50 euros. “I am ready here, I provide a service with good products. Then it is disrespectful not to show up. ”