Short answer
Restaurants usually order 1 x 3 inch plastic badges with first name only and a magnetic back, because they are affordable to replace with turnover and have no pin to lose in food. Engraved metal tags suit fine dining uniforms.
What name badges work best for restaurant staff?
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