# Non-Refundable Restaurant Reservations Coi's Daniel Patterson Instituted a Flat Fee Dining System By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-09-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-patterson References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/upmarket-sf-restaurant-non-refundable-meal-tickets-tackle-no-shows/) & [coirestaurant](http://coirestaurant.com/tickets/) In an effort to reduce the amount of people cancelling reservations, Coi chef and owner Daniel Patterson introduced [non-refundable tickets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-castledonna) to his restaurant. Based out of San Francisco, Coi is a two [Michelin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entre-meal-kit-delivery-service) Star-boasting dining experience for which patrons pay a flat fee for an [advance reservation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-reservation). Depending on the time and date, tickets can range from $145 to $195. This includes a 12 course tasting menu for every diner. While would-be guests cannot get their money back if they wish to cancel, they can transfer the tickets to someone else's name if they can find friends to go instead. Daniel Patterson hopes this system will ensure the venue gets paid regardless, while customers aren't surprised by large bills. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Non-refundable Reservations:** Non-refundable reservations are a growing trend in the restaurant industry, providing an opportunity for restaurateurs to better forecast their finances and optimize their business plan. - **Flat Fee Dining:** Flat fee dining is a disruptive trend in the restaurant industry, allowing restaurant owners to provide transparency to customers and cutting down on no-show fees while also making budgeting easier for customers. - **Ticketing Systems:** Ticketing systems are becoming more prevalent in the restaurant industry, providing diners with a unique reservation experience while also allowing owners to better manage waitlists and increase efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurants:** The introduction of non-refundable reservations is a disruptive innovation in the restaurant industry, providing a new method of booking, revenue, and customer management. - **Hospitality:** Flat fee dining and ticketing systems are disrupting the hospitality industry by providing innovative solutions to managing customer experience and increasing revenue streams. - **Technology:** The trend towards ticketing systems and flat fee dining is disrupting the technology industry, as more restaurant owners are incorporating new systems and software to manage bookings and customer data in a more efficient way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bidding Reservation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diibs.md) - [Exclusive Cardholder Reservations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visa-dining-collection.md) - [Warm Fine-Dining Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cove-2.md) - [16-Course Fine Dining Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fine-dining-restaurant.md) - [Branded Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-taste-of-homegoods.md) - [Premium Seating Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablz.md) - [Restaurant Platform Loyalty Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opentable-regulars.md) - [Contemporary Korean Dining Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-dining.md) - [Members-Only NFT Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyfish-club.md)