Food & Beverage
Queue Number System for Restaurants & Food Outlets
Call order numbers on a display instead of shouting them across the room. Customers take a seat, watch for their number and collect when it’s ready.
- Ticketless or Ticketed
- Set Up in Under 15 Minutes
- No Internet Needed
80%
Fewer walk-aways when your queue follows a planned process
15 mins
Saved at least, compared with an unorganised queue
+30%
Queue flow, once customers move through a systematic process
Figures are SIGNALGRYD estimates.
How It Works
How a Restaurant Queue Number System Works
Issue a Number
Customers get a queue number when they order, or take a ticket.
Take a Seat
They sit down and watch the display or TV for their number.
Call the Number
When the order is ready, staff key in the number and it flashes on the display.
Customers sit and wait instead of crowding the collection counter.
Where It Works
Where Queue Numbers Work Best
Three common F&B setups, and the system that usually suits each.
Bubble Tea, Coffee & Takeaway
Customers order, step aside and watch for their number. The counter stays clear for the next order.
Hawker Stalls & Food Courts
A number display at the stall tells customers their food is ready, without shouting over the crowd.
Restaurants With a Waitlist
Guests take a ticket, see how many people are ahead, and are called when a table is free.
Products
Queue Systems for F&B
Queue Number Calling is the usual choice for food collection. Ticketed Queue suits outlets where customers wait to be seated.
Queue Number Calling
Key in a number and it flashes on the display, ideal when orders are ready to collect.
Ticketed Queue
Tickets show how many people are ahead, then call each person to a free counter.
Linear Queue
One line, sent to the next free counter. The fairest, fastest way to run pharmacy and retail check-outs.
TV Queue Number
Show queue numbers on your own TV, alongside slideshows, ads or looping video.
Every Series Includes
- CE & IMDA Compliant
- Up to 400 m Range
- No Wiring or Servers
- Plug & Play Setup
- No Internet Needed
Compare
Queue Number Display or Buzzers?
Both end the shouting. Choose by whether customers can see the counter from their seats.
| Method | Customers need to | Noise | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calling out numbers | Stay within earshot | Loud | Very small counters |
| Restaurant buzzers | Hold a buzzer | Silent until it buzzes | Seating out of sight of the counter |
| Queue number display | Glance at the screen | Quiet | Counters customers can see from their seats |
Seating out of sight? See our restaurant pagers and buzzers.
Placement
Where to Put the Display and Keypad
Visible From the Seats
Mount the display where waiting customers can see it without standing up.
Near the Collection Point
So customers know where to go when their number appears.
Keypad by the Kitchen or Counter
Staff key in the number the moment the order is ready.
Within Range
The keypad and display work up to 400 m apart, with no cables in between.
Staff key in the order number on the keypad.
Benefits
Why Food Outlets Use Queue Numbers
Ready in 15 Minutes
Plug the hardware into power outlets and you’re set up. No wiring, cabling or computer servers.
No Crowd at the Counter
Customers relax at their table instead of hovering by the collection point.
Easy for New Staff
Key in a number and it shows on the display. New staff pick it up quickly.
Works Offline
It runs on radio frequency, so it keeps calling numbers if your network drops.
Sizing
What Does Your Outlet Need?
Three quick steps. Then we’ll confirm the setup and send a quotation.
Ticketless or Ticketed
Order numbers on the receipt, or printed tickets for a table waitlist.
Count the Calling Points
One keypad for each counter or kitchen station that calls numbers.
Plan the Display
One display where waiting customers can see it.
What Affects the Price
- The queue system you choose
- How many keypads and displays you need
- A ticket printer, for ticketed queues
- 10% Price Beat
- No GST
Price beat applies to bundled sets. T&Cs apply.
Related Solutions
Other Paging Systems for F&B
Most outlets combine two or more.
Restaurant Pagers & Buzzers
Buzz customers back to the counter when their order is ready.
Waiter Call System
A call button on every table, so diners get service with one press.
Kitchen Order Pickup
Kitchen pagers tell waiters the moment an order is up.
Queue Management for Every Industry
Every queue system, from ticketless to ticketed.
FAQ
Restaurant Queue Number FAQs
Do customers need a ticket?
Not with Queue Number Calling: staff enter the order number and it flashes on the display. If you’d rather hand out tickets, Ticketed Queue prints them and shows how many people are ahead.
Do customers need an app?
No. They just watch the display for their number, so it works for every customer, with or without a phone.
Can numbers show on our own TV?
TV Queue Number Calling shows numbers alongside your own content on an existing TV. It’s temporarily unavailable, so ask us about alternatives.
How far apart can the keypad and display be?
Up to 400 m, with no cables in between.
How long does setup take?
Usually under 15 minutes. You only need power outlets for the hardware: no wiring, cabling or computer server.
Does it need internet?
No. The system runs on radio frequency, with no Wi-Fi or internet connection required.
Can we add more keypads later?
Yes. New keypads are paired to your system, which you can do yourselves with no software, and we’re happy to help.
How much does a queue number system cost?
Pricing depends on which queue system you choose and how many displays and keypads you need, so we quote for each outlet. Tell us your quantities and we’ll send a quotation within 24 hours.
How long does delivery take?
Usually about one week when the items are in stock, or up to two weeks when they need to be restocked.