Waitlist Management Software with SMS Notifications

Let Customers Join Your Waitlist by Text

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Running a busy queue?

Running a busy queue?

Running a busy queue?

With Ready Text’s Waitlist Management Software, your team can manage waitlists digitally and notify customers via SMS when it’s their turn — no apps, no crowding, and no guesswork.

Easy, Flexible Waitlist Management for Any Business

Whether you’re managing guests at a restaurant, clients at a salon, or patients at a clinic, Ready Text gives you a fast, easy way to manage your waitlist digitally. Customers join the waitlist from their phone, wait wherever they’re comfortable, and get a real-time text update when it’s their turn. It’s the smart way to improve customer flow and reduce lobby congestion — for any industry.

Whether you’re managing guests at a restaurant, clients at a salon, or patients at a clinic, Ready Text gives you a fast, easy way to manage your waitlist digitally. Customers join the waitlist from their phone, wait wherever they’re comfortable, and get a real-time text update when it’s their turn. It’s the smart way to improve customer flow and reduce lobby congestion — for any industry.

Whether you’re managing guests at a restaurant, clients at a salon, or patients at a clinic, Ready Text gives you a fast, easy way to manage your waitlist digitally. Customers join the waitlist from their phone, wait wherever they’re comfortable, and get a real-time text update when it’s their turn. It’s the smart way to improve customer flow and reduce lobby congestion — for any industry.

How it works


How it works


How it works


Add customers to the digital waitlist

They can scan a QR code, send a text, or check in directly with your staff.

They wait anywhere they want

Customers get a confirmation via SMS — and they’re free to wait outside, in their car, or browse nearby

Notify them when you’re ready

With one click, send a message like “We’re ready for you” or “Your table is ready.”

Track wait times and flow

Use your dashboard to monitor queue times, customer status, and team performance — all in real time.

Wait List
Wait List
Wait List

Text-based waitlist notifications

Let customers know their status with instant SMS messages — no app downloads required.

Upcoming Parties
Upcoming Parties
Upcoming Parties

Real-time waitlist tracking

See who’s checked in, who’s waiting, and who’s next — all from one live dashboard.

Message Templates
Message Templates
Message Templates

Contactless
check-in

Offer safe, easy check-in via QR code, text, or manual entry — perfect for walk-ins.

Two-way texting

Customers can reply to update you, cancel, or let you know they’re on their way.

Message Templates Arrange
Message Templates Arrange
Message Templates Arrange
Dashboard Mobile View
Dashboard Mobile View
Dashboard Mobile View

Custom messages & branding

Edit every text message to match your voice — and keep guests in the loop from start to finish.

Who It’s For

Restaurants & Cafes
Manage peak-hour guests and reduce front-of-house congestion.

Salons & Spas
Keep clients informed while they wait comfortably.

Medical & Dental Offices
Streamline patient check-ins with safe, remote waiting.

Events & Venues
Control flow and communicate with guests before entry.

25+

Industries

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First Impression

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Crowds

100%

Satisfaction

Keep more of the money you earn

All-in-one platform

$49

/ month

No setup fees

Custom text messages

Unlimited waitlist entries

Unlimited reservations

2,500 texts per month

Email support

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Common questions

Common questions

Common questions

Do you have a FREE trial?

You bet! Just click on the link at the top of the page and you can use our platform for free. It is fully functioning, so you can "kick the tires" before you sign up.

Do you have a FREE trial?

You bet! Just click on the link at the top of the page and you can use our platform for free. It is fully functioning, so you can "kick the tires" before you sign up.

Do you have a FREE trial?

You bet! Just click on the link at the top of the page and you can use our platform for free. It is fully functioning, so you can "kick the tires" before you sign up.

Can I cancel anytime?

Can I cancel anytime?

Can I cancel anytime?

How hard is it to setup?

How hard is it to setup?

How hard is it to setup?

How hard is it to use?

How hard is it to use?

How hard is it to use?

Will this replace the expensive puck/pagers?

Will this replace the expensive puck/pagers?

Will this replace the expensive puck/pagers?

Can I use the phone numbers to market and build our business?

Can I use the phone numbers to market and build our business?

Can I use the phone numbers to market and build our business?

Do we use our phone number to text from?

Do we use our phone number to text from?

Do we use our phone number to text from?

Can I use a tablet, phone or computer?

Can I use a tablet, phone or computer?

Can I use a tablet, phone or computer?

How many reminders can I send?

How many reminders can I send?

How many reminders can I send?

How many texts can I send per month?

How many texts can I send per month?

How many texts can I send per month?

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