Layout

1. Disclaimer

*Please take note that the layout of your restaurant is by no means limited by anyone and is totally up to your own creativity.

*Please feel free to point out errors if you spot them!

*And yes there is heavy reference to IHOPUHOP's guide
[http://forum.playfish.com/showthread.php?t=545136]

2. Introduction

This guide is a level-by-level guide of the most efficient layouts that you should use to level as quickly as possible (aside from leveling up your dishes).

The layouts depicted below are aimed towards people who are interested in power leveling (legitimately) by reducing waiter walking distance and maximising efficiency.

3. Layouts

Period: Layout should be used during this level(s)
Minimum space: Size of restaurant required
APS: Average plates sold per minute - incomplete
Pop(ularity) Cap: Popularity reached at its peak - incomplete
APS calculation is conducted twice for the layout and average is taken.
No extreme deviation has occurred so far for 4:2 and 5:2.
Employee motivation is kept above 80% at all times.
May be understated because my computer lags



Period: LV 2
Minimum space: 7 x 6
APS: -
Pop cap: 27.8
Comments: You might have difficulty getting the waiter in but just swap the positions of your stoves




Period: LV 3 ~ LV 4
Minimum space: 8 x 7
APS: 6.67
Pop cap: 26.5
Comments: Having more tables allows you to serve more! Although your pop suffers...
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Period: LV 5
Minimum space: 7 x 7
APS: -
Pop cap: -
Comments: Transition layout to the next one since your restaurant is still too small.



Period: LV 6 ~ LV 7
Minimum space: 9 x 8
APS: 9.07
Pop cap: 35.0 (@hbfs: 38.2 but i couldn't get it)
Comments: Try putting waiting chairs AROUND the layout like hbfs in post #38.


*NOT RECOMMENDED*


Period: LV 8 ~ LV 10
Minimum space: 9 x 8
APS: 9.27
Pop cap: 37.0
Comments: Controversial layout that peaks at 37 pop (may differ); you can stick to previous layout with two waiters inside. 4:1 not recommended!
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Period: LV 8 ~ LV 10
Minimum space: 9 x 8
APS: 9.67
Pop cap: 36.0
Comments: Another layout where pop suffers but you end up selling more. Again, 4:1 not recommended!

*HIGHLY RECOMMENDED*


Period: LV 11 ~ LV 13
Minimum space: 10 x 9
APS: 12.1
Pop cap: 50.0
Comments: Arguably the most efficient 4:2 layout. If all goes well, this is your first 50.0 Popularity layout! Congratulations!
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Period: LV 14 ~ LV 16
Minimum space: 10 x 10
APS: 14.7
Pop cap: 50.0
Comments: If you see cooks standing by an open flame then something is wrong.


*HIGHLY RECOMMENDED*

Period: LV 17
Minimum space: 12x11
APS: 17.4
Pop cap: 50.0
Comments: This is the most efficient layout a LV17 restaurant can fit


*PENDING ANALYSIS*

Period: >LV 20
Minimum space: 14x13
APS: -
Pop cap: 50.0
Comments: Contributed by Laura Mau