Reservation apps have made it a straightforward process for patrons to book a table just by a few clicks on a smartphone, but sometimes a table at the restaurant you want to book isn’t available.

You might not know how often you order dessert or how much you spend when dining out, but restaurants that use this ...

It's become increasingly common for restaurants to charge customers' credit cards even before they step foot into an establishment, let alone order food or drinks. Referred to as a "reservation fee" ...