What ZINGO does

Zingo is a Prague-based software service that replaces plastic restaurant pager systems with a QR-code-based order notification application. Its single product, accessible via getzingo.co and app.getzingo.co, lets restaurant staff mark orders as ready in a browser panel; customers then scan a printed QR code at the counter, enter a four-digit order code, and monitor real-time order status in their mobile browser using browser push notifications. No native mobile app is required from guests, and no phone numbers, emails, or persistent customer profiles are collected — the architecture is explicitly designed to be GDPR-compliant by avoiding personal data capture in the first place.

The technical stack is a web-only application using scrypt password hashing and TLS 1.2+ for browser-server communication, hosted on Zerops infrastructure in Prague, with optional POS webhook integration for automated order-status updates. Authentication uses Google and Apple OAuth alongside email/password sign-in; subscription billing is processed via GoPay (Czech payment gateway, IČO 26046768); transactional email flows through vas-hosting.cz SMTP relay; and product analytics (consent-based) runs on PostHog (EU region).

Commercially, Zingo operates as a pure SaaS subscription at 289 Kč per month per active branch (no per-order fees, no per-guest fees, no setup fees), with a 30-day free pilot requiring no credit card and an enterprise tier for 5+ branches that adds cross-branch reporting, API access, priority support, and multi-tenant admin. Go-to-market is fully self-service product-led growth targeted at SMB food-service operators in the Czech Republic — specifically bistros, fast-casual restaurants, food courts, canteens, and take-away establishments — through SEO, comparison content against pagers and SMS, and direct web registration. The company is operated as a sole proprietorship by founder Jan Franc (IČO 74802461), is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, and currently lists only one named reference location (U Veverky, Praha 7) used as a product demo.

Name

ZINGO

Legal name

Jan Franc

Website

https://getzingo.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Zingo is a Prague-based SaaS that replaces plastic restaurant pagers with a QR-code-based order notification system, serving SMB food-service operators in the Czech Republic via a self-service, per-branch monthly subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant Queue Management Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Convenience Store QSR / Foodservice (Prepared Foods) (THAFAAAM)

Keywords

• Restaurant queue management
• QR code ordering system
• Pager replacement software
• Food service notifications
• Restaurant operations SaaS

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Monthly Subscription per Branch: Recurring monthly fee of 289 Kč per active branch; no transaction fees, no per-order charges, no fees per guest; predictable SaaS pricing model
2. Multi-Branch Enterprise Tier: Custom pricing for 5+ branches including cross-branch reporting, API access, priority support, and multi-tenant admin capabilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Zingo sells a web-based SaaS application that lets restaurants replace physical pager systems with a printed QR code at the counter. Guests scan the QR, enter a 4-digit order code announced by staff, and track their order readiness in the browser via push notifications — no app download, no phone number, and no hardware required. Operators subscribe on a monthly per-branch basis, with optional POS webhook integration and a Multi-branch tier offering API access and cross-branch reporting.

Product overview

ZINGO is a single-product company offering a unified QR code-based call system for restaurants. The product consists of one core web application accessible at getzingo.co and app.getzingo.co, which replaces traditional plastic pager systems with a QR code displayed at the counter. Customers scan the QR, enter a 4-digit code announced by staff, and monitor order status in their browser. There are no separate modules, add-ons, or sub-products — the offering includes a 30-day free pilot, a Standard plan at 289 Kč/month per branch, and a Multi-branch plan with API access for 5+ branches. The system requires no additional hardware beyond a printed QR code poster.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zingo

Quantifiable outcome

• Setup time of minutes vs weeks for pager system deployment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core infrastructure, supporting and core payments.

• Zerops s.r.o.core infrastructureTechnology or IntegrationCloud hosting provider for Zingo application and database; based in Prague, Czech Republic; primary infrastructure partner enabling service delivery
• vas-hosting.czsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSMTP relay service for outgoing emails including account verification and password reset communications; Czech-based hosting provider
• GoPay s.r.o. (GoPay)core paymentsTechnology or IntegrationPayment gateway for recurring credit card payments and one-time invoices; processes subscription payments for multi-branch customers; GoPay s.r.o., IČO 26046768
• Google LLCsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOAuth authentication provider for sign-in; used only for authentication purposes if customer chooses Google sign-in method
• Apple Inc.supportingTechnology or IntegrationOAuth authentication and push notification infrastructure; OAuth used for Apple sign-in; push servers deliver order-ready notifications to guests
• PostHog (EU region)supportingTechnology or IntegrationProduct analytics platform; collects anonymized usage data only when users consent to analytical cookies; helps identify where users struggle in the product

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Waitwhile: Virtual waiting room and queue management software used across healthcare, retail, and restaurants. Comparable to Zingo in solving the 'guest waits without crowding the counter' problem via digital notifications.
• GloriaFood: Free online ordering system for restaurants with optional paid modules. Comparable SMB-friendly, low-friction onboarding motion, and direct overlap with Zingo's target operator profile.
• Qminder: Queue management and customer flow platform used by restaurants and retailers. Directly comparable to Zingo's call/queue use case, with overlapping features around notifying guests when it's their turn.
• Mr. Yum: QR-code-based mobile ordering and payment platform for hospitality venues. Closest direct comparable to Zingo: same browser-based QR ordering model, same restaurant/hospitality target customer, similar SMB-first GTM.
• Yelp Waitlist (formerly NoWait): Restaurant waitlist and guest paging product inside the Yelp platform. Directly comparable to Zingo's queue/call use case, but anchored in US diner-flow dynamics and a much larger parent platform.
• Bbot (now part of Olo): QR-code-driven online ordering for restaurants; now part of Olo. Same browser-based, no-app-required QR ordering model as Zingo, targeting the same SMB-to-mid-market restaurant segment.

Broad incumbents

• Lightspeed Restaurant: Cloud POS and commerce platform for full-service and quick-service restaurants. Overlaps with Zingo at the restaurant operations layer, offering integrated tools that could subsume a standalone call/queue product.
• Toast: End-to-end restaurant POS and operations platform serving SMBs to large chains. A broad incumbent whose guest-engagement and order-ready features compete conceptually with Zingo's notification value proposition.
• Olo: Public restaurant commerce platform providing ordering, delivery, and guest engagement for enterprise restaurant chains. Adjacent to Zingo via QR ordering overlap, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Square for Restaurants (Block): Restaurant POS and payments solution with built-in ordering and customer-engagement tools. Adjacent to Zingo's market as a bundled alternative that operators may select instead of a standalone notification tool.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/getzingo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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