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turn and burn

What does turn and burn mean?

Bus the table, polish it, drop fresh settings and get the next party in the chairs — fast. The whole night's covers depend on how many times each two-top can be flipped, so on a Saturday push it's turn-and-burn or die.

"We're on a 90-minute wait, so every four-top is turn and burn tonight."

Frequently asked questions

What does turn and burn mean in restaurants?

It means to clear, reset, and reseat a table at full speed.

How do you use turn and burn in a sentence?

For example: "Big rush tonight — we've got to turn and burn every table."

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