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How to activate the Squeeze feature ?

In this article, you will learn how to use and setup the Squeeze feature. This feature will allow you  to fill empty slots between longer reservations, boost occupancy, and maximize your revenue.

 

Summary

  1. Why should you use the Squeeze feature

  2. How to activate Squeeze from the web application

  3. How to activate Squeeze from Zenchef Mobile app

  4.  FAQs

 

What you need to know / Tips

  • Squeeze allows you to create shorter Experiences that only appear when they are the only available option.

  • This feature is available starting from the "Manage" subscription plan. 

 

1.Why should you use the Squeeze feature

 
Tables sitting empty between bookings? Not anymore.
With Squeeze, restaurants can offer shorter Experiences that only appear when they’re the only option left.
Example: a 1h lunch special can now slide neatly between two longer bookings — turning dead time into revenue.

Why it matters:

  • Boosts occupancy rate

  • Reduces wasted capacity

  • Turn downtime into revenue by filling gaps between longer bookings

 

2. How to activate Squeeze from the web application

You can activate Squeeze directly in your Experience settings.

  1. Go to your settings > Services & Reservation > Experience

  2. Select an existing Experience or create a new one.

  3. Under Experience visibility, select Squeeze.

  4. Choose the custom duration for this shorter Experience.
     

Tip: If you want a squeezed version of an existing Experience, simply duplicate it and set the duplicate to Squeeze.

 

2. How to activate Squeeze from Zenchef Mobile app

For now, the Experience configuration is only available from the Webapp. 

 

3. FAQs

  • How can I check if my Squeeze Experience is active?
    It will only appear to guests when there is an available slot that exactly fits its duration.
     

  • I'm unable to activate the Squeeze button. 
    Check that it's included in your subscription plan (It's included in Manage and Grow plans)  
     

  • Can I create multiple Squeeze Experiences?
    Yes, you can set up several shorter Experiences, such as a quick 30 min lunch and a 45min one. Only the one that match the time available, will be seen by your clients. 
     

  • Will my clients be aware that they're booking a Squeeze Experience? 
    Yes , they will see the meal duration directly on the booking widget, when they select the Squeeze Experience. 
     

 

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