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Manage the Rush at Your Door — Without the Chaos

When every table is full, add walk-in guests to a simple digital line instead of a messy paper list. Know exactly who is next and how many are waiting.

No login needed Clear turn order One tap to seat

A Crowd at the Entrance Nobody Manages

Paper lists lead to disputes and a messy entrance

On a Friday night, every table is full and five different groups are waiting near the entrance. No one is sure who arrived first. Two groups argue over whose turn it is. New guests walking in can't even get through the door. The host is overwhelmed, trying to remember names scribbled on a napkin while also greeting new arrivals.

Four Simple Steps for Your Host

No app for the guest to install — this runs on a tablet at your host stand.

1

Add the guest

Host taps in the guest's name and party size when they walk in.

2

Guest gets a position

They see roughly how long the wait is and can step outside or sit in the car instead of crowding the door.

3

Tables free up in order

The host always sees the list in the order guests arrived — no guesswork, no disputes.

4

One tap to seat

Mark the guest as seated and they're removed from the list — clean and simple.

A Saturday Night Rush, Kept Under Control

A typical scenario

It's 8 PM on a Saturday and every table is full. A family of six walks in expecting a table. Normally, they'd be told to "just wait around," joining a loose, growing crowd near the door with no clear order.

Instead, the host adds "Ramesh, party of 6" to the waitlist in a few seconds. The family is told the wait is roughly 20 minutes and steps outside for some fresh air instead of standing in a crowd. As tables free up, the host works down the list in order — no arguments, no confusion about who's next. When Ramesh's table is ready, the host calls him by name straight from the list, and the entrance stays clear for new guests walking in.

A Calmer Door, A Better First Impression

The waitlist is often a guest's very first experience of your restaurant — make it a good one.

No more disputes — the list keeps arrival order clear for everyone, guests and staff alike.

Looks professional — a clean tablet screen makes a much better first impression than a scribbled napkin.

Frees up your entrance — waiting guests can step outside instead of blocking the door for new arrivals.

No login required — quick to add a guest, quick to seat them, nothing for the guest to set up.

Your host always knows exactly who is next and how long each group has been waiting.

TONIGHT'S WAITLIST Guests added 28 Avg. wait time 17 min Currently waiting 4 parties SEATED ON TIME 88% BUSIEST HOUR 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Where a Waitlist Works Best

Family Dining Fine Dining Popular Weekend Spots Restaurant Chains Cafes with Limited Seating Any Restaurant With Peak-Hour Crowds

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