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.
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Add Guests to the List
Host adds name, party size and mobile number to the sheet on arrival.
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Confirm the Spot
Add a
Google Sheets TriggerandTwilionode textingYou're on the list — we'll text when ready. - 3
Text When Ready
When the host marks the row
Ready, add a trigger textingYour table is ready! - 4
Handle No-Returns
Add a
Waitstep re-texting once after 5 minutes before releasing the table. - 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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