Franny’s Bistro

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Large Party & Private Event Policy

At Franny’s Bistro, we are happy to host celebrations, gatherings, and special events. To ensure the best experience for all guests, we have established the following policies for large parties and private reservations.

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Large Party Reservations (Ten or more)
Final Guest Count
A final guest count is required 5 days prior to the reservation. Guests will be charged based on this confirmed number unless changes are made before the 5-day deadline.

Minimum Spending Requirement
Parties of 12 guests must meet a $70 per person food and beverage minimum, plus sales tax & gratuity (22% before tax). Unless pre-arranged.

Check Splitting
For large parties, checks may be split a maximum of four ways.

Gratuity
An automatic gratuity (22% before taxes) to large parties 

Children are considered guests, and the per-person minimum applies to all attendees.

Cancellation Policy

​Reservations require cancellation at least five days in advance; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited. This policy is strictly enforced.

Late Arrival Policy

We allow a 10-minute grace period for large party reservations.

If a party arrives more than 10 minutes after the reservation time, seating may need to be adjusted or the reservation may be cancelled depending on availability.

 

​​Front Porch Private Seating

​Our front porch is available for buyout only. Please note that while the porch is not fully covered, a backup plan utilizing the tent is available.

Guest Count: Up to 16 guests

Food & Beverage Minimum:

Front porch reservations require a $70 per guest food and beverage minimum, plus sales tax and gratuity (22% before tax).

Deposit:

A deposit of $1500.00 is required at the time of booking to reserve the front porch.

Private Tent Reservations

Our private tent is ideal for larger celebrations and special events.

Guest Count

• up to 18 guest

• 25–30 guests: Must buy out, unless pre-arrangement has been made. Buy out is (3500.00 for the space.)

Food & Beverage Minimum
All private tent events require a $70 per guest food and beverage minimum, plus tax & gratuity (22%).

​Recommend reservations times for large parties.

• 4:00 PM
• 4:30 PM
• 7:30 PM

​Deposits are charged at the time of reservation.

Refundable deposits, when applicable, are issued in the form of a Franny’s Bistro gift card.

Deposits remain the same regardless of final guest count changes.

Deposits

Front Porch 1500.00 deposit 

Large Party 12 or more 500.00 deposit

Private event 1000.00 deposit

Restaurant Buyout 5000.00 deposit

​​Full Restaurant Buyout

For guests interested in reserving the entire restaurant, we offer a private buyout option.

The cost for a full restaurant buyout is $13,500 plus tax

All private tent events require a $70 per guest food and beverage minimum, plus tax & gratuity (22%).

 

Additional Event Guidelines

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests:

Outside Food & Beverage
Outside food and beverages are not permitted, with the exception of specialty celebration cakes when approved in advance.

Decorations
Simple table decorations are welcome; however, confetti, glitter, and items attached to walls, ceilings, or fixtures are not permitted.

Guest Count Changes
Guest count adjustments must be made at least 5 days prior to the reservation.

Respect for Other Guests
We love celebrations, but we ask that all events remain respectful of other diners and the restaurant atmosphere.

​​​Large Party FAQs

Can we add more guests after we book?
Guest counts can be adjusted up to 5 days before your reservation. After that time, your party will be charged based on the confirmed guest count.

What happens if fewer guests attend than expected?
If fewer guests attend than the confirmed count, the minimum spending requirement will still be based on the confirmed number of guests unless changes were made before the 5-day deadline.

Are deposits refundable?
Deposits for private seating areas such as the front porch and private tent are non-refundable.

Can we split the check?
Yes. For large parties, checks can be split up to four ways.

Is gratuity included for large parties?
Yes. An automatic gratuity is applied to parties of 16 or more guests.

What if our party arrives late?
We allow a 10-minute grace period. If a party arrives later than 10 minutes after the reservation time, seating may need to be adjusted depending on availability.

How long do we have for our reservation?
Private tent reservations are allotted 3 hours.

How do we book a private event?
Please send event inquiries to frannysbistro@gmail.com