A now serving board for your counter or waiting room

People wait more calmly when they can see the queue move. This page shows a large now-serving number, up to six next in line, and a rough wait, on a screen or on people's phones through a QR code. Change the number with a message, and the board updates on every open copy.

When to use it

• A walk-in repair counter has people standing around, unsure if they've been forgotten.
• A vaccination or flu clinic wants the queue visible from the car park.
• A market stall or food truck calls out order numbers.
• A busy Saturday means you'd like customers browsing next door, not crowding the counter.

What a good one includes

• A number big enough to read from the back of the room.
• A short list of who's up next, so people can prepare.
• A rough wait in minutes, updated when things slip.
• A note saying what to do while waiting.
• A clear 'not taking more today' flag, which saves a late arrival from joining a dead queue.

Make one by saying what you need

Text it, type it or say it, the way you'd tell a colleague:

Now serving board for Quickfix Phone Repair: now serving A12, next A13, A14 and A15, about 15 minutes.

Questions

Do I need a special screen?

No. Any TV, tablet or laptop with a web browser can show it, and customers can open the same page on their phones.

Can customers take a number from the page?

No. It only shows the queue. Use paper tickets or a list at the counter.

Does it text people when they're next?

No. Customers watch the page, so ask them to scan the QR code before they wander off.