If there are 10 names on the small party waitlist and the nametaker has 17 names, what is the estimated wait time?

The estimated wait time is based on the number of parties ahead of the small party on the waitlist and the average turn time for tables. In this situation, there are 10 names on the small party waitlist, indicating that there are several groups ahead that need to be accounted for when estimating the wait time.

The nametaker has 17 other names, which suggests a significant volume of customers waiting to be seated. Since factors like table availability, party size, and the average seating time for different party sizes can all impact how quickly each group is seated, this larger number adds to the estimated wait time.

Given the combination of the current waitlist and the number of parties ahead, it’s reasonable to infer that the wait would extend longer than the shorter time frames. Therefore, a range of 25-35 minutes is an appropriate estimate, as it reflects the cumulative wait for the smaller party to receive a table amid a considerable backlog of larger groups or other parties. This estimate allows for variability in seating dynamics that are common in busy restaurant environments.