Queue Management for Barbershops in Chicago

Barbershop Queue Management Chicago

Modernize your barbershop with digital queue management. Trusted by barbershops across Chicago, IL.

40% Fewer Walkouts
25% More Clients
90% Less Phone Calls
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Challenges for Barbershops in Chicago

  • Clients leaving due to long visible queues
  • Difficulty balancing walk-ins and appointments
  • Staff manually tracking who's next
  • No way for clients to check wait times remotely
  • Lost revenue from walkouts
  • Phone constantly ringing with "How long is the wait?" calls

How ScanQueue Helps

  • Let clients join your queue from anywhere
  • Display real-time wait times on your storefront
  • Balance walk-ins with appointments seamlessly
  • Reduce phone interruptions with self-service check-in
  • Track barber productivity and peak hours
  • Build a loyal client base with queue history

Features for Chicago Barbershops

📍

Remote Queue Join

Clients can join your queue from home or on the way.

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Barber Selection

Clients can choose their preferred barber when joining.

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Service Selection

Track different service types and estimated durations.

🖥️

Walk-in Display

Show current queue and wait times on a TV or tablet.

🔔

Text Alerts

Automatic SMS when clients are 2-3 spots away.

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Client History

Track visit history and preferences for better service.

Barbershop Queue Management in Chicago

Barbershops on the South Side and in Wicker Park serve distinct communities, from classic Black barbershop culture in Bronzeville to trendy grooming studios in Logan Square.

⏰ Peak Times

Saturday mornings, before Lollapalooza and other summer festivals, pre-holiday weeks

⚡ Local Challenge

Neighborhood loyalty means regulars show up without appointments, creating unpredictable surges that frustrate both walk-ins and scheduled clients.

Popular Business Districts

The LoopRiver NorthMagnificent MileWest LoopLincoln Park

What Chicago Barbershops Say

“The TV display in our shop shows the live queue and estimated wait. Walk-ins love the transparency and my barbers stay focused.”
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DeAndre Mitchell
Owner, River North Cuts
“My clients can check wait times from home and join the queue on the way. Phone calls asking "how long?" dropped 90%.”
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Mike Johnson
Owner, Classic Cuts Barbershop
“The TV display showing our queue is brilliant. Walk-ins can see exactly where they stand - no more confusion.”
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David Lee
Head Barber, The Gents Room

Barbershop Queue Management FAQ - Chicago

Wicker Park and Logan Square barbershops draw a loyal crowd from the neighborhood. ScanQueue lets clients join the queue from home or a nearby coffee shop on Milwaukee Avenue, with SMS alerts when their turn arrives.
Yes. Chicago winters make standing outside impossible. ScanQueue lets clients wait at a nearby bar or restaurant and receive an SMS when their barber is ready — no freezing on the sidewalk required.
Yes. When joining the queue, customers can select their preferred barber or join a general queue for the next available barber.
Customers scan a QR code on your storefront to join the queue. They see their position and estimated wait time, and receive an SMS when they're 2-3 spots away.
Yes. ScanQueue serves Chicago businesses from the Loop to Lincoln Park and surrounding neighborhoods.
ScanQueue is a digital queue management system. Customers join your queue via QR code, website, or walk-in check-in. They receive SMS notifications when it's their turn, so they can wait anywhere instead of standing in line.

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