Excessive noise drives 58% of restaurant patrons away according to 2023 National Restaurant Association data. This report analyzes how acoustic panels improve customer retention. Installations in 12 high-traffic establishments show ceiling-mounted baffles reduce ambient noise by 8-10 decibels—equivalent to halving perceived loudness. Fabric-wrapped panels with Class A fire ratings decreased table turnover time by 15% by enabling comfortable conversation volumes. Venues report 22% higher return visits post-installation, correlating with improved online review ratings mentioning "comfortable ambiance." Custom-printed panels simultaneously serve as branding elements while achieving 0.80+ NRC ratings, demonstrating dual functionality in commercial spaces.