The Ultimate Restaurant Tycoon 3 Layout Guide (2026)
A beautiful restaurant is nice, but an efficient restaurant makes you rich. In Restaurant Tycoon 3, the distance your waiters walk determines your profit margin. This guide reveals the 'Golden Ratio' of tables to kitchens.
The Waiter Pathing Logic
Waiters in RT3 have a hidden stamina and speed stat. If your kitchen is on the first floor and customers are on the third floor, you are losing money every second.
- Rule #1:Keep tables close to the kitchen.
- Rule #2:Use 'Runners' effectively.
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The Multi-Floor Trap
Many players rush to build a second floor. This is often a mistake unless you have the 'Teleporter' upgrade.
Check your stats:
Before building up, check your menu efficiency using our Profit Calculator. If your dishes take too long to cook, more tables won't help.
Furniture That Matters
Not all chairs are created equal. Some furniture items actually increase customer patience.
Tip:
Invest in 'Comfort Rating' items early on.
Conclusion
A perfect layout is useless if you are serving low-profit food. Stop guessing which dish makes money.
Optimize your menu immediately.