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Online Restaurant Booking: OTA vs Direct vs WhatsApp (2026 Guide)
73% of restaurant bookings are now online. But OTAs charge per cover and miss 52% of after-hours requests. Here’s how to capture every booking, day and night.
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May 8, 2026
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