PandaCue

What Is PandaCue?

PandaCue is a cloud-based business management platform built specifically for salons, spas, and other beauty and wellness businesses. It brings together online booking, calendar scheduling, payment processing, client management, and marketing tools in one system. The platform replaces the different tools salons use for bookings, payments, and messaging with one simple solution.

What Is PandaCue Best For?

PandaCue is best known for its website builder, which helps wellness businesses create a Google-optimized online presence without requiring extensive technical expertise. The platform offers features such as custom domains, galleries and portfolios, and templates, enabling businesses to showcase their services in an engaging way.

How Much Does PandaCue Cost?

PandaCue pricing starts at $49/month for the Basic plan, offering features like unlimited appointments, calendar management, an online booking page, and more. Other plans include:

• Standard – $99/month
• Unlimited – $199/month

Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.

PandaCue Integrations

PandaCue offers integration with several third-party applications, including:

• Google Calendar
• QuickBooks
• Xero Accounting Solution
• Meta
• Stripe
• Zapier software

How Does PandaCue Work?

Log in to your PandaCue account to access the platform, then follow these steps to start using its features:

• Set up your business profile by adding your locations and staff members, so the system reflects how your salon operates
• Configure your online booking page so clients can view availability and reserve appointments directly, without calling the front desk
• Manage your calendar by tracking staff schedules, appointment status, and walk-ins from a single scheduling view
• Process payments at checkout, including card transactions, gift cards, and package redemptions, all logged against the client's record
• Build custom forms for intake, consent, and waivers, and attach them to specific services so clients complete them before their visit
• Set up automations for appointment reminders, follow-up messages, and rebooking prompts to cut down manual outreach

Who Is PandaCue For?

The software is ideal for the following sectors:

• Med spa
• IV therapy
• Skincare studios
• Wellness centers

PandaCue Use Cases

Based on our analysis of PandaCue's current capabilities, we have identified key scenarios where this software is a good fit:

1. Med Spas Managing Consent-Heavy Client Intake

Medical spas deal with a documentation burden that standard salon software doesn't fully address: pre-treatment consent forms, medical history disclosures, and photo releases that need to be completed and stored before a provider can perform a procedure. PandaCue works well for these businesses because it lets you create custom forms that are saved to each client's profile. It also helps track treatment progress and securely stores before-and-after photos in one place.

2. Wellness Studios Running Recurring Membership Models

Wellness businesses like IV therapy lounges, recovery studios, and wellness centers often rely on repeat customers instead of one-time visits. Because of this, they need an easy way to track memberships, remaining sessions, renewals, and payments. PandaCue keeps all of this in the client's profile, along with their bookings, so staff can quickly answer questions without checking a separate billing system.

3. Beauty Studios Coordinating Multiple Service Providers

Beauty studios that run several service lines under one roof often run into scheduling conflicts when different providers have different availability and service durations. PandaCue's calendar scheduling functionality is built to handle multi-provider, multi-service booking within a single view. This reduces the double-booking and manual reshuffling that tends to happen when studios rely on a generic calendar app.

4. Tattoo Studios Requiring Deposits and Signed Waivers Before Appointments

Tattoo studios often start with a consultation, then book a tattoo session, collect a deposit, and ask clients to sign a waiver before the appointment. PandaCue makes this easy by connecting the waiver and deposit to the booking process. Clients must complete both before their appointment is confirmed. This helps reduce no-shows and last-minute cancellations without staff having to follow up manually.

Is PandaCue Right For You?

If you run a wellness business and want to consolidate booking, payments, and client records into one system, PandaCue is worth evaluating. As a cloud-based platform, it is built to scale from a single-location shop to a multi-location group without requiring separate systems for each site. Client data and payment transactions are handled within a secure, centralized environment. The platform also offers HIPAA-ready forms designed to help providers securely collect and manage sensitive client information.

Still unsure if PandaCue software is the right fit for you? Get in touch with our team at (661) 384-7070,and they will help you make an informed decision.