QR codes have revolutionized waitlist registration. Here's how to use them effectively to manage your waitlist.

Why QR Codes Change Everything for Waitlist Management

Before QR codes, joining a waitlist required:

Physically standing in line
Giving your name to an employee
Waiting for a paper ticket

With QR code waitlist systems:

2-second scan to join the waitlist
Instant registration
Waitlist tracking on your own phone

Where to Place Your Waitlist QR Code

Location #1: The entrance

The most obvious. A visible sign at the entrance with your QR code and simple text: "Scan to join our waitlist".

Location #2: Tables (restaurants)

Allows seated customers to join the waitlist for dessert or add themselves to the waitlist for their next visit.

Location #3: The storefront

Passersby can join your waitlist before even entering. Ideal for bakeries or food trucks with visible lines from outside.

Location #4: Your social media

Share your waitlist QR code on Instagram, Facebook. Regular customers can join the waitlist from home.

Waitlist QR Code Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake #1: QR code too small

Minimum 5cm x 5cm for easy scanning at reasonable distance.

Mistake #2: Poor lighting

A waitlist QR code in shadow is hard to scan. Favor well-lit areas.

Mistake #3: No instruction

"Scan to join our waitlist" is clearer than just a QR code without context.

Conclusion

The QR code is the gateway to a smooth waitlist experience. Well placed and well presented, it transforms waitlist management into something simple and modern.

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