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All Venues ​

View, manage, and switch between all your venues in one place.

Overview ​

The All Venues page gives you a centralized view of all your restaurant and dining venues. You can easily switch between venues, view their status, and manage multiple locations from a single dashboard.

All Venues View

Viewing Your Venues ​

Venue List ​

Your venues are displayed in a grid or list format showing:

  • Venue Name - The name of your venue
  • Location - City and address
  • Status - Active, Paused, or Inactive
  • Licence Status - Current licence information
  • Booking Count - Recent booking activity
  • Last Updated - When settings were last modified

Venue Cards ​

Each venue card displays:

  • Venue photo/logo
  • Basic information
  • Quick action buttons
  • Performance metrics

Managing Multiple Venues ​

Switching Between Venues ​

To switch to a different venue:

  1. Click the Venue Selector in the top navigation
  2. Select the venue you want to manage
  3. The dashboard will update to show that venue's information

TIP

Use the keyboard shortcut Cmd/Ctrl + K to quickly open the venue switcher.

Adding a New Venue ​

To add another venue to your account:

  1. Click Add New Venue button
  2. Enter the venue details
  3. Complete the setup wizard
  4. Activate your venue

Licences Required

Each venue requires its own licence. See the Licences page for more information.

Venue Status ​

Active ​

  • Venue is live and accepting bookings
  • Appears in public venue listings
  • All features are enabled

Paused ​

  • Venue is temporarily paused
  • Not accepting new bookings
  • Existing bookings remain active
  • Not visible in public listings

Inactive ​

  • Venue is disabled
  • No bookings can be made
  • Hidden from all listings
  • Requires reactivation to use

Venue Actions ​

Quick Actions ​

Available actions for each venue:

  • View Dashboard - Go to the venue's dashboard
  • Manage Details - Edit venue information
  • View Bookings - See all reservations
  • Settings - Access venue settings
  • Pause/Activate - Change venue status
  • Duplicate - Copy settings to a new venue

Bulk Actions ​

When managing multiple venues:

  • Update opening hours across all venues
  • Apply global settings
  • Export data from multiple venues
  • Manage staff access across venues

Organizing Your Venues ​

Groups and Tags ​

Organize venues by:

  • Location - City or region
  • Brand - Chain or brand name
  • Type - Restaurant, pub, cafe, etc.
  • Custom Tags - Your own organizational system

Filtering and Sorting ​

Filter venues by:

  • Status (Active, Paused, Inactive)
  • Licence status
  • Location
  • Performance metrics

Sort by:

  • Name (A-Z)
  • Recent activity
  • Booking volume
  • Date added

Performance Overview ​

At-a-Glance Metrics ​

For each venue, see:

  • Today's Bookings - Number of reservations today
  • Upcoming Events - Special events scheduled
  • Staff on Duty - Current shift coverage
  • Occupancy Rate - Current and projected
  • Recent Reviews - Latest customer feedback

Multi-Venue Dashboard ​

View aggregated metrics across all venues:

  • Total bookings across all locations
  • Combined revenue
  • Staff utilization
  • Customer trends
  • Performance comparisons

Venue Settings ​

Individual Venue Settings ​

Each venue has its own:

  • Booking rules and policies
  • Table configurations
  • Staff roster
  • Opening hours
  • Special features

Global Settings ​

Apply settings across all venues:

  • Brand guidelines
  • Default policies
  • Payment settings
  • Communication templates

See Global Settings for more information.

Best Practices ​

Multi-Venue Management ​

  1. Consistent Branding - Maintain brand identity across venues
  2. Shared Resources - Use templates for efficiency
  3. Regular Reviews - Check each venue's performance weekly
  4. Staff Training - Ensure staff understand the system at all locations
  5. Update Synchronization - Keep information current across all venues

Naming Conventions ​

Use clear venue names:

  • Include location: "Restaurant Name - City Center"
  • Add identifiers: "Brand Name - Airport Location"
  • Be consistent: Use the same format for all venues

Access Management ​

Control who can access each venue:

  • Assign staff to specific venues
  • Set permissions per location
  • Use groups for multi-venue managers
  • Review access regularly

Troubleshooting ​

Cannot See All Venues ​

If you don't see a venue:

  • Check if you have been granted access
  • Verify the venue status (may be archived)
  • Contact account owner for permissions

Switching Issues ​

If you can't switch venues:

  • Clear your browser cache
  • Refresh the page
  • Check your permissions
  • Contact support if issue persists

Common Scenarios ​

Opening a Second Location ​

  1. Add new venue from All Venues page
  2. Duplicate settings from existing venue
  3. Customize location-specific details
  4. Purchase additional licence
  5. Activate and start taking bookings

Seasonal Closures ​

For seasonal venues:

  1. Set venue status to "Paused"
  2. Update opening hours
  3. Communicate closure to customers
  4. Reactivate when reopening

Rebranding ​

When changing a venue's name:

  1. Update venue name and details
  2. Upload new logo and images
  3. Update booking confirmation emails
  4. Notify customers of the change

Support ​

Need help managing your venues?

Pro Tip

Use the venue comparison feature to identify which locations are performing best and replicate successful strategies across your portfolio.