Question 1

How do I get more customers?

Accepted Answer

Customers spawn based on your 'Popularity' rating. To increase popularity, buy decorations like Plants and Paintings. Pro Tip: Serving food faster also boosts popularity. Check our Staff Optimizer to ensure you have enough waiters.

Question 2

Is the Second Floor worth it?

Accepted Answer

Only if you have the Teleporter Gamepass. Without it, waiters take too long to walk up stairs, lowering your Gold-Per-Minute. Check the Math: Use our Profit Calculator to see if your current menu is profitable enough to support expansion.

Question 3

How do I get Celebrity customers?

Accepted Answer

Celebrities (like YouTube Stars) appear randomly once your restaurant reaches 4.5 Stars. They pay 5x the normal price. You must have a 'Luxury Table' available for them to sit.

Question 4

What is the best food in the game?

Accepted Answer

Mathematically, Wagyu Beef and Lobster Thermidor offer the highest Gold Per Minute (GPM). However, in the early game, Pizza is the best choice. See the full rankings on our Tier List.

Question 5

Why are my waiters standing still?

Accepted Answer

This is usually a pathfinding glitch. Try deleting and replacing the table they are stuck on. Also, ensure your 'Operator' staff is assigned correctly.

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