What are Table Joining Options?

"Table joining options" refer to the ability to combine two or more tables together to create a larger seating arrangement — usually to accommodate bigger groups of guests.

This feature allows your restaurant staff or booking system to:

• Combine multiple smaller tables to create a larger seating arrangement.
• Handle large group bookings without needing one big, fixed table.

💡 Example:

• Your restaurant has tables for 4 people.
• A group of 8 people wants to book.
• With table joining enabled, the system can automatically assign 2 tables for 4 and mark them as joined.
• These tables are then treated as a single unit in the booking system.

How to Decide Which Tables to Join (Simple Rules)

When you're choosing which tables to push together, here are the main things to keep in mind:

1. Use the Fewest Tables Possible

• Fewer tables = less hassle and easier for staff
• Example: If you can use one 6-person table, don’t push three 2-tops together

2. Avoid Wasting Seats

• Try to get a table setup that fits the group without too many empty chairs
• Example: Don’t join tables that give 10 seats for a group of 6 — those extra seats could go to other guests

3. Save Small Tables for Small Groups

• Don’t tie up all the 2-person tables for big groups — keep some for couples or walk-ins

4. Only Join Tables That Are Next to Each Other

• Some tables just can’t be joined (too far apart, different heights, wrong shape)
• Use the floor plan to see which ones are "joinable"

5. Make Sure It’s Comfortable

• Try to join tables that match in height and shape so it feels like one table, not a puzzle

Follow these steps to use the Table Joining option.

Step 1:

Log in to your Manager’s App.

From the main menu, click on "Bookings."

Then, select "Tables/Sections."

Under the "Tables/Sections" section, click on "Joining & Selling."

Scroll down to view the available Table Joining Options.

Turn the toggle ON next to the desired option(s).

Select Max Tables per Booking that you wanted to add

(Optional) Enable Cross Section Joining

Toggle "Allow Cross Section Joining" if you want to allow tables from different sections to be combined.

➤ This is useful when tables from multiple areas need to be joined to meet larger party sizes.

Click the "Save All Changes" button to apply your updates.

Step 2:

How to Add a Rule

Click the "Add a Rule" Button

Click on the "Add a Rule" button to start creating a new rule.

To create rule

Enter the Number of Guests
In the "Requested Guests per Booking" field, type the number of guests you want to accommodate.
Example: Enter 12 if you expect 12 guests per booking.

Go to "Combination 1" Section
Locate the "Combination 1" section to start selecting tables for combining.

Select the First Table
Choose the first table you'd like to include in the combination.
Example: Select a booth table that normally seats 6 people.

Click the "Add Table" Button
Click "Add Table" to confirm and add that table to the combination.

Select Additional Table(s)
Choose the next table(s) to combine with the first one.
Example: Select a second booth table (also 6 pax) to combine with the first.
 

Repeat if Needed
Continue adding tables until the total capacity meets or exceeds the requested guest number.
In this case, combining 2 high tables (each 6 pax) will accommodate 12 guests.

"Create Rule" button to save and apply your new rule.

Make sure to turn on the "Active" toggle so the rule is enabled.

Finally, click "Save All Changes" to apply and save your new rule.