# Adding a new restaurant
#### Quick setup
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To add a new restaurant, simply click **'Add new'** in the upper right hand corner of your page and **Select 'Restaurant'**.
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The easiest way to get started is to import your restaurant's information directly from Google.
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Type your restaurant’s name and location into the search bar to see it appear on the page.
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#### Basic info and scheduling
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Any missing information such as the **Country** or **Booking Software** can be filled in manually.
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Booking software refers to the reservation platform used at your restaurant. i.e. OpenTable, Restoo, etc.
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The schedule will automatically sync with the information listed on Google.
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You can add additional shifts at any time if you need to adjust the schedule.
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#### Media and contact channels
The default image will be the same as the restaurant's image on Google. You have the option to upload a different photo if you choose.
If you’d like to share contact information that differs from what’s listed on Google, you can update it in **Contact Channels**.
#### Preferences and links
Use **Preferences** to answer common questions about your restaurant across multiple categories.
Add external **Links** for your restaurant, such as your digital menu, delivery site, and event information.
#### Booking management
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Please note that most of this information is sourced from the booking engine. We recommend verifying all details independently for accuracy.
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For standard **Booking management**, select the **Integration** you plan to use and update the **Maximum Guests** for a regular booking.
You can set how long a table will be held for a client after their reservation time under **Retention of Reserve.**
The **Booking Duration** defines how long a guest can use a table.
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Set the **Cancellation Policy** which determines when a reservation expires. For example: Bookings more than 15 minutes past the reservation time will be considered a no-show.
You can also define how far in advance a reservation must be canceled to avoid incurring fees.
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Use **Advance notice** to set the minimum and maximum days notice required for reservations.
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Add a **Reservation exception** to deny or transfer reservations on specific dates or times.
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Both Group and Event booking management follow the same format as Standard bookings. Review steps 1–4 if needed.
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#### Knowledge Base
You can upload documents to the Knowledge Base that contain information you’d like included in your restaurant’s FAQs.
For example, common questions might cover topics such as:
* What are your opening hours?
* Do you offer vegetarian or vegan options?
* Do you accommodate food allergies?
* Is parking available?
* What payment methods do you accept?
