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Replace the Restaurant Buzzer With a Simple Table-Ready Text

Buzzers get lost, names get shouted. Add walk-ins to a simple list and text them the moment their table is ready — they're free to wander until then.

difficulty Beginnersetup 20 minresult Guests roam freely and return exactly when their table is ready, smoothing your host stand on busy nights.—
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  1. 1

    Add Guests to the List

    Host adds name, party size and mobile number to the sheet on arrival.

  2. 2

    Confirm the Spot

    Add a Google Sheets Trigger and Twilio node texting You're on the list — we'll text when ready.

  3. 3

    Text When Ready

    When the host marks the row Ready, add a trigger texting Your table is ready!

  4. 4

    Handle No-Returns

    Add a Wait step re-texting once after 5 minutes before releasing the table.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow and run a test guest through the list. Confirm both texts fire.

Frequently asked questions

Why better than buzzers?

No hardware to sanitize or lose, no range limit — guests can walk the block and still get called.

Can guests check position?

Reply with their queue position by matching their number against the sheet.

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