Walk-ins, organized
Digital waitlist with text updates. Clients browse flash while they wait. Your lobby stays calm. Your artists stay focused.
Free to start. SMS included. No per-message fees.
Walk-in chaos?
Your shop should feel calm, not chaotic.
A digital queue that runs itself
Add walk-ins in seconds. Clients get text updates so they don't hover. They browse your flash designs while waiting. When it's their turn, you text them.
- Add walk-ins in 10 seconds
- SMS notifications when it's their turn
- Clients browse flash while waiting
- Real-time queue visible on any screen
Calm lobby. Happy clients. More tattoos.
Sarah M.
Small piece • Added 12:30 PM
Mike T.
Flash piece • Added 12:45 PM
Jordan W.
Consultation • Added 1:00 PM
Alex R.
Browsing flash designs
Scan to Join
Point your phone at this QR code to add yourself to the waitlist
Or ask the front desk
Self-service check-in
Set up a tablet at your front desk. Walk-ins scan a QR code to add themselves. No staff needed. Works at conventions too — just print the code.
- QR code self sign-up
- Works on any tablet or phone
- Convention-ready
- No app download needed
Up and running in minutes
Set up your waitlist
Name your queue, set limits, customize notifications.
Add walk-ins
Staff adds them or they scan a QR code.
Clients wait comfortably
They browse flash and get text updates.
Notify when ready
One tap sends them a 'you're next' text.
Life without vs. with Apprentice
Shops that switched
"Flash Fridays used to be our most stressful day. Now they're our most profitable day — and actually fun."
Elena Vasquez
Owner, Black Rose Studio
"The text notification thing is huge. People used to leave because they didn't know when their turn was. Now they just come back."
David Nguyen
Manager, Iron & Oak Tattoo
"I took this to a convention and ran my whole booth from my phone. Clients loved the QR code sign-up."
Jake Thompson
Traveling Artist, True North Tattoo
Questions? Answers.
Do clients need to download an app?
No. They scan a QR code or a staff member adds them. They get text updates — no app needed.
How do text notifications work?
When it's almost their turn, clients get an SMS. They can reply to confirm they're on their way or remove themselves.
Can clients browse flash while waiting?
Yes. The waitlist page shows your available flash designs. Clients can browse and pick what they want before their turn.
Does it work for conventions?
Absolutely. QR code sign-up, text updates, flash browsing — all from your phone. Perfect for busy convention booths.
Can I limit the queue size?
Yes. Set a maximum queue length so you don't overpromise. When it's full, clients see an estimated wait time.
What about no-shows on the waitlist?
If someone doesn't respond to their notification within your time limit, they're automatically moved to the back or removed.
Simple pricing. Start free.
Waitlist is available on all Apprentice plans. Text notifications included — no per-message fees.
Free
For shops just getting started
- Digital waitlist
- Text notifications
- Kiosk mode
- Flash browsing
Pro
For shops ready to grow
- Everything in Free
- Custom notification messages
- Queue size limits
- Analytics & insights
SMS included. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.
Ready for calmer walk-in days?
Start free. Set up in minutes. See the difference by next Saturday.