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Collins Evo’s restaurant reservation system replaces manual floor planning with a digital interface that provides real-time visibility of available floor space. The system includes a live dashboard that shows current bookings and enquiries across all areas and venues, allowing teams to monitor activity and respond quickly. Using a drag-and-drop editor, staff can configure the venue layout for each service, adjusting table arrangements as needed.

The platform supports forward planning for busy periods, including seasonal events and special occasions, helping operators maximise space and accommodate demand. It also enables efficient management of large table bookings and group events by allowing users to allocate space and resources accordingly.

Collins Evo includes a one-click run sheet generator that produces a detailed overview of the night’s service. This includes a breakdown of bookings, table-specific notes, deposit codes, and staffing information. Additionally, the system’s smart space finder tool identifies availability across venues by date, time, and area, and can redirect customers to alternative locations when their preferred option is fully booked. 

SevenRooms’ table management platform helps hospitality venues optimise seating and streamline front-of-house operations. It uses AI to assign tables efficiently, reducing wait times and increasing turnover. Staff can manage reservations, walk-ins, waitlists, and orders from a single interface, while real-time tracking of table status and guest spend supports better service prioritisation.

The system builds detailed guest profiles using POS data and auto-tagging, enabling personalised service. Guests can communicate with staff via SMS for updates on arrival and reservation status. Pre-shift reports prepare teams with key guest information, and custom table status labels improve coordination. Integrated marketing and CRM tools support guest retention, and commission-free bookings help venues reduce third-party costs and retain more revenue. 

Collins Evo’s enquiry management tool enables restaurants to handle all inbound and outbound reservation enquiries directly within the booking system. It integrates AI-powered features such as Evo Feed and Copilot to streamline communication and provide operational insights. The system supports full customisation of customer-facing emails, allowing businesses to tailor the look and feel of communications to match their brand identity. Users can create branded email templates, upload menus, and add venue images to a central cloud library for consistent use across all customer interactions. 

Smart automation features allow for the scheduling of booking reminders and follow-ups, while inbound reservation emails can be managed through the restaurant’s internal reservations mailbox. Collins Evo also supports integration with Collins Mail and Collins Call Evo, enabling automated enquiry and booking management within a single platform. Collins Evo Feed keeps staff informed with instant notifications and updates on booking activity, while Evo Copilot delivers quick, natural-language insights into enquiry trends and conversion performance, helping teams make data-driven decisions. 

SevenRooms enables hospitality venues to drive direct bookings and reduce reliance on third-party services. Restaurants can accept commission-free reservations through their own websites and integrate with major platforms like Google, Facebook, and Instagram to expand visibility. The system supports multilingual booking widgets and captures detailed guest data - such as birthdays and dietary preferences - which feeds into the CRM for personalised service and marketing. 

Operators can upsell experiences like tasting menus or ticketed events during the booking process and accept secure digital payments for reservations and add-ons. The platform also allows for custom booking policies, deposits, and tiered access for VIPs. For multi-venue groups, reservation data and table inventory can be shared across locations, enabling cross-selling and keeping guests within the brand ecosystem.