Line Waiting & Queue Service

Wait in lines and queues for clients at stores, events, and government offices

Startup Cost
$1,000-$5,000
Difficulty
Beginner
Time to Profit
1-3 months
Profit Potential
$3,000-$17,000/month

Overview

Line waiting services charge $20-$80 per hour plus event premiums.

Serving 100-400 clients annually generates $40,000-$200,000 with 80-95% margins.

In 2025, people pay to avoid wasting time in lines.

Revenue from hourly waiting ($25-$50 per hour), product release events ($100-$500 for overnight waits), DMV and government office waits ($30-$60 per hour), Black Friday shopping lines ($50-$100 per hour), ticket lines and releases, and corporate queue services.

Services include retail product release line waiting, government office and DMV lines, event and ticket lines, Black Friday and sale waits, restaurant reservations and walk-ups, and permit and licensing queues.

Successful services provide reliable waiters, communicate position in line, secure client's place, handle weather and long waits, and charge premiums for difficult queues.

Busy professionals and product enthusiasts as clients.

Marketing through social media, product release communities, event forums, professional networks, and viral marketing during major releases.

Required Skills

  • Patience
  • Reliability
  • Communication
  • Weather Tolerance
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Extremely low startup costs
  • High margins (mostly labor)
  • Viral demand for major product releases
  • Premium pricing for overnight waits
  • Simple service delivery

Cons

  • Weather exposure for outdoor lines
  • Long boring waits
  • Unpredictable demand and timing
  • Some venues prohibit line placeholders
  • Physical stamina for long waits

How to Get Started

  1. Identify high-demand line waiting opportunities
  2. Set pricing for different wait scenarios
  3. Prepare for weather and long waits
  4. Market during product releases and events
  5. Wait in line reliably for clients
  6. Communicate position and updates
  7. Hand off to client at appropriate time

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