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Restaurant Tycoon 2
Restaurant Tycoon 2 Upgrades Tier List
Last updated: July 6, 2026
Smart upgrades grow your restaurant faster. This tier list ranks investments for early and mid-game progression.
S
Priority upgrades
- Faster cooking equipment
More customers served per hour
- Additional tables
Direct revenue increase
- Menu expansion
Higher per-customer revenue
A
Strong investments
- Staff hires (chef/waiter)
Automation when you're away
- Kitchen size expansion
Unlocks more stations
- Quality ingredients
Better tips and ratings
B
Mid-game
- Decor themes
Attracts more customers
- Music/ambiance
Small satisfaction boost
C
Cosmetic early
- Premium decor before capacity
Delay until revenue is stable
D
Low priority
- Over-decoration
Doesn't help if kitchen is slow
Tier lists are curated editorial rankings and may not match in-game stats exactly. Rankings update after major patches. Also see our Restaurant Tycoon 2 codes and beginner guide.