In the restaurant industry, table turnover rate is tricky to master: you want to seat as many parties per meal service as possible, but you don't want to make your customers feel rushed or unappreciated. Most casual restaurants aim to turn each table three times throughout a dinner service, or once every hour and a half. While this sounds simple enough, it can be difficult to achieve when you're dealing with “campers,” or diners who continue to stay seated at their tables long after they’ve paid their checks. This type of customer can negatively impact a restaurant’s flow-through rate, which ultimately lowers profit. To help maximize table turnover in your restaurant without coming across as inhospitable, be sure to follow some of our tips below.