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Walk-ins without the crowded waiting room.

Customers join your walk-in list from a QR code and get a message when it’s almost their turn. Reward regulars and ask for reviews too, by text and/or email.

  • A walk-in waitlist by text, so nobody waits in a packed shop.
  • Rewards for regulars, with no punch cards.
  • More 5-star reviews from happy customers.
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A sample text conversation with Fade Factory
Fade FactoryText message
Today 11:48 am

Hi Marcus, you’re next at Fade Factory! Please head back in the next 10 minutes.

On my way

See you soon. This is your 9th visit, so your next cut is free!

How it works in a barbershop

Six moments that keep the chairs busy

Each message goes out by text and/or email, whichever your customers prefer, and every reply lands in one inbox.

Saturday morning Waitlist

A walk-in list by text

Customers scan the QR code at the door or give their number at the front, then grab a coffee. One tap tells them they’re next.

You’re next! Please head back in the next 10 minutes.

Be there in 5

Every cut Loyalty rewards

Every 10th cut free

Customers check in with their phone number, and their progress shows on their phone.

That’s 9 cuts! Your next one is on us.

Three weeks later Reminders

Time for a fresh cut

Remind regulars when it’s been a while, and their replies come to your inbox.

It’s been three weeks, Marcus. Ready for a fresh fade? Reply YES and we’ll save you a time.

Slow weekday Text & email promotions

Fill slow mornings

Send a weekday-morning offer to your list, and see who clicked.

Tuesday mornings only: $5 off any cut before noon.

After a cut Review requests

More 5-star reviews

Happy customers get your Google link, and anyone unhappy reaches you privately first.

How’s the cut? Reply YES if you’re happy with it, NO if not.

YES, clean as always

Back to school Group messages

Kids’ cuts and events

Message parents about back-to-school cuts or a free-cut day for the community.

Back-to-school kids’ cuts are $15 all week. Walk in anytime!

Everything your shop gets

The tools above, plus a page of your own that customers can join from a QR code on the door.

Walk-in waitlistWalk-ins join from a QR code and get a message when they’re next. Loyalty rewardsEvery 10th cut free, tracked on their phone. Reminders“Time for a fresh cut” messages. Review requestsGoogle, Yelp and Facebook, with unhappy customers sent to you first. Text & email promotionsSlow-day offers, with click counts.
CouponsFirst-cut and slow-day coupons on your page.

Your customers stay in control

Customers choose text and/or email, keep their own contact info up to date and can stop messages at any time.

Suggested plan

Most barbershops start with Growth

It has everything on this page. More than one location? Pro includes three.

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Growth

$249/month

  • Text and/or email messages
  • Waitlist, reservations and reminders
  • Contests, games and surveys
  • Discount cards sold online
  • Every page style
  • 10 staff logins
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Questions barbershops ask

Do customers need to download an app?

No. Messages arrive by text and/or email. Customers can also log in to your page at thanku.deals with a one-time code to see their spot in line and their rewards. There’s no app and no password.

How do walk-ins join the list?

They scan the QR code on your door sign or give their number at the front. Staff can add, move and remove people from any phone or tablet.

Can we take appointments too?

Yes. Keep booking appointments the way you do now and send reminders for them, while walk-ins use the waitlist.

What does texting cost?

Text messages are billed by how many you send, separately from your plan. Email is included in every plan.

Try it free for 60 days

Every Growth feature included. We’ll help you set up your walk-in list and a door sign.

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