Table merging is a function in a POS system (till system) where several tables in a restaurant or café are joined into one combined table. It lets you handle larger parties or groups of guests who want to sit together. The function is typically used in connection with booking, ordering, serving and settling the bill.

When tables are merged digitally, it affects both your table plan and the way you handle guests. It makes it easy for staff to see that an area is reserved for a large party, and the system automatically adjusts capacity so there are no double bookings. It also keeps orders and receipts clear – even when many guests are handled at once.

An example from the industry

Imagine you run a café and get a booking for ten people on a Friday evening. With table merging you can quickly join two 4-person tables and a 2-person table in your POS system. Staff now see one large table in both the digital table plan and the system's booking overview. When the guests arrive, they can be served as one unit, and all orders are collected on one receipt.

Why is table merging important?

For restaurants and cafés that work with flexible table layouts and often handle larger parties, table merging is an essential function. It contributes to:

– Better use of the space in the room

– Easy, clear guest handling

– Fewer errors in ordering and payment

– Faster, more efficient service

Using table merging correctly reduces the risk of errors and ensures a more professional experience for your guests.

Table merging in Flexybox

In Flexybox's till and booking system you can easily join several tables into one combined table for a party. When you merge tables, Flexybox automatically adjusts capacity in both the table plan and bookings to reflect the total number of seats. At the same time the service flow is optimised: staff see one guest group in the system, and the receipt layout is adapted so all orders are shown together. This creates an efficient workflow and a better service experience.

Read more about:

– Table plan

– Graphical table plan

Frequently asked questions

When you merge tables in your POS system, they are treated as one unit. This means all serving and ordering is handled together, giving staff a better overview.

Yes, in Flexybox you can undo a table merge at any time and return to the original table layout, for example if a party changes size.

Yes, the system automatically adjusts capacity so the total number of seats matches the merged tables. This ensures you avoid double bookings.

In Flexybox, merged tables are shown as one unit in the graphical table plan, so you can quickly see the party's location, capacity and status.