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The queue and table management system for busy restaurants

See every waiting party and every open table on one screen. Guests wait wherever they like and come back when their table is ready.

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Unlimited guests • No app downloads • No per-cover fees

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  • Caffe di Marzano
  • Rina's
The queue and table management system for busy restaurants

Every waiting party and every free table, in real-time

From ramen counters to brunch spots, WaitQ keeps the busiest doors moving

Walk-ins

Let walk-ins join the queue themselves

Every party joins one live waitlist with their party size, so hosts know who’s next without a paper list.

Let walk-ins join the queue themselves
Reservations

Take reservations ahead of time

Take bookings online and see them on the same timeline as the waitlist, at no extra cost.

Take reservations ahead of time
Tables

Seat each party at the right table

Build your floor plan with drag and drop, then see which tables fit each party and when they free up.

Restaurant floor plan

Built for the rush

Your first queue goes live in minutes on the phones and tablets you already have. Every location runs from one account.

  • Unlimited guests, bookings and tables
    Unlike other platforms, we don't cap or charge extra by the number of guests you serve. A packed weekend never changes your bill.
  • See when the line peaks
    Track average waits, walk-away rates and busy hours across every location, so you can staff the rush with real numbers.
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Built for the rush

How WaitQ removes wait uncertainty at your walk-in queue

Check-in
1

Check-in

Guests scan a QR code at the door or join from your check-in page. Hosts can add any party in seconds.

Wait
2

Wait

Guests see their place and quoted wait on their phone, so they can step away and stay updated.

Seat
3

Seat

When a table frees up, call the party back by push, text message or email in one tap and seat them where they fit.

See what walk-aways cost you each month 💸

Calculate how much revenue poorly managed lines are costing your restaurant.

What your door gets with WaitQ

Public check-in page

Give guests one branded page to join the queue or book a table, even remotely.

Public check-in page

Easy table management

Run your floor. See what tables are available and combine them for larger groups to automatically seat guests.

Easy table management

Analytics that inform staffing

See average waits, walk-away rates and peak hours, so you plan staff around the real rush.

Analytics that inform staffing

Branded waits

Guests follow their place on a page with your logo, so the wait still feels like your restaurant.

Branded waits

Guests wait wherever

Tell guests their table is ready by push notification, WhatsApp, SMS or email.

Guests wait wherever

Run takeout pickups from the same screen

Give takeout orders a number and track them in their own queue, right next to your walk-ins and reservations.

  • Notify guests when their order is ready
  • No orders going cold
Run takeout pickups from the same screen

Paper list or WaitQ: what changes at the door

Badly managed queues damage your restaurant in different ways.

Paper & clipboards

Front-door chaos

Hosts cross out names and shout the next guests. Waiting parties block the door, and new guests read the crowd as a reason to go elsewhere.

Walk-aways nobody counts

Manual lists create mistakes, constant "how long?" interruptions and uncertainty about who's next, leading to lost tables. Parties who leave simply vanish from the list.

Poor, unpredictable guest experience

Unclear wait expectations frustrate guests, trigger no-shows, and damage reviews.

WaitQ

Guests wait wherever they like

Parties join from a QR code and step away until you call them, so the entrance stays clear.

One tap calls the party back

Guests see their place on their phone and get called back by push notification, text message or email.

Happier customers = better reviews

Customers know the wait upfront. They stick around, spend money while waiting, and leave happier. That shows in your ratings.

For busy restaurants

Keep the host stand calm on your busiest night

Get customers seated faster, reduce no-shows, and grow revenue from day one.

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Live in 5 minutes • Unlimited guests • No cover charges

Frequently asked questions

What is a restaurant queue management software?

A restaurant queue management system is a digital tool that helps you manage walk-in customers. Instead of paper lists, guests check in on a tablet or their phone, track their place in line, and get notified when their table is ready.

How do guests know their table is ready?

Your host sends the update in one tap, by push notification, text message or email, depending on the channels you enable and the one each guest picks. Guests can also watch their place in the queue live on their phone.

Can I have separate queues for bar, patio and dining room?

Yes! You can create multiple queues for different areas of your restaurant, each with its own settings and notifications.

Does WaitQ also work with reservations?

Yes. With WaitQ, you can manage reservations alongside walk-ins and pickup orders in a single, shared view.

Can I keep my current reservation platform?

Yes. Some restaurants keep a reservation platform for discovery and use WaitQ for walk-ins and direct bookings. If you want one system, WaitQ handles reservations too, and they appear on the same timeline as your waitlist and floor plan.

How does table management work in WaitQ?

You build your floor plan with a drag-and-drop editor, with separate areas and table shapes for each location. When a party is ready to seat, WaitQ shows which tables fit their party size. Hosts can override any assignment, combine tables for large groups or hold a table for a late arrival.

Does WaitQ charge per cover or per seated guest?

No. WaitQ is a flat monthly fee, regardless of how many guests you seat. No setup fees or commissions either. Text notifications are the only usage-based cost.

Do guests need to download an app?

No. Guests join from a QR code or your website in their phone’s browser. They don’t need an app or an account.

Does WaitQ charge per cover or per guest?

No. Every plan includes unlimited guests, waitlists, bookings and tables. Push and email notifications are unlimited, and SMS and WhatsApp messages come from a monthly allowance that depends on your plan.