Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Hotel franchise - Why do customers have to pay a deposit when booking a room or a table, and once they break the contract, they can't return it?

Why do customers have to pay a deposit when booking a room or a table, and once they break the contract, they can't return it?

If the deposit is received, this is the standard service mode.

The purpose of hotel deposit is mainly to prevent guests from damaging important facilities in the room and damaging the interests of the hotel. The hotel will refund the deposit after the normal check-in time. If other expenses occur, the deposit will be deducted first and then refunded.