The energy of a bustling fair or market is infectious. Dozens of passionate vendors showcase their crafts, foods, and unique products to a crowd of eager customers. For an event organiser, seeing this come to life is incredibly rewarding. But behind the scenes lies a universal headache: the chaotic, time-consuming, and often stressful task of managing payments.

For any food festival organiser, the sight of a long, snaking queue is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it signals a popular vendor and high demand. On the other hand, it represents a critical bottleneck that frustrates attendees, puts immense pressure on staff, and ultimately, costs you money. Every minute a visitor spends in a queue is a minute they aren’t buying a second drink, browsing merchandise, or discovering another stall.