FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything venue owners ask us about pricing, payments, WhatsApp, onboarding and what Flow can actually do, answered in one place.

Getting started

What is Flow and who is it for?

Flow is a booking and operations platform built for appointment-based businesses in the GCC: padel and racket clubs, gyms and fitness studios, academies, clinics and member clubs. It combines online booking, payments, packages and memberships, WhatsApp notifications, a POS and an AI assistant in one system, fully branded as your own.

How fast can my venue go live on Flow?

Most venues launch within days. We set up your branded booking page, courts or class schedules, pricing and payment account with you, then import your existing customers and package balances from Excel or your previous system, so you never start from zero.

Can I switch to Flow from Mindbody, Glofox or spreadsheets?

Yes. Flow has a self-serve customer and package-balance import, and our team handles the migration with you: customers, memberships, remaining package credits and upcoming bookings. Venues typically run their first real booking day on Flow within a week of deciding to switch.

Will the booking page carry my brand or yours?

Yours, 100%. Your logo, your colors, your own domain. Customers book at your own website address, and there is no marketplace exposing your members to competing venues. Tenants can even ship their own branded iOS app.

Payments & invoicing

Which payment methods do customers get, and does Flow support mada and Apple Pay?

Flow supports mada, Apple Pay, Visa and Mastercard through licensed local payment gateways, with payouts to your business bank account. Cash, bank transfer and pay-at-venue flows are supported too, including split payments between players.

Is Flow compliant with ZATCA e-invoicing in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Flow issues ZATCA-compliant e-invoices automatically through integrated accounting providers (Wafeq and Odoo), so every paid booking, package and membership generates a compliant invoice without manual work.

How do refunds and customer credit work?

You choose per case: refund to the original payment method or issue venue credit the customer can spend on their next booking. Cancellation windows, no-show policies and credit validity are all configurable per venue.

WhatsApp & AI

Does Flow send booking confirmations and reminders on WhatsApp?

Yes, natively, through the official WhatsApp Business API. Confirmations, reminders, cancellations and package-renewal notices go out in Arabic or English automatically. Over 100,000 WhatsApp messages have been delivered through the platform.

What does the AI assistant actually do?

Two assistants: a customer-facing one that answers questions and takes bookings over WhatsApp in Arabic and English, and an admin assistant that answers questions about your business, from occupancy and revenue to your top customers, and helps your team operate the dashboard.

Operations

Can Flow manage multiple branches and locations?

Yes. Multi-location venues run on one dashboard with per-branch schedules, pricing, staff permissions and reports. Staff access can be scoped to a single branch or a region, and owners see everything.

Does Flow support class packages, memberships and coaching programs?

All three. Sell session packages with expiry and redemption windows, recurring memberships with member-only pricing and access, group classes with waitlists, and private coaching with per-coach schedules and pay tracking.

What reports and analytics do I get?

Daily sales, occupancy and peak-hour utilization, revenue by service and location, coach performance, customer insights and exportable booking history, plus an AI assistant you can simply ask.

Pricing & plans

How much does Flow booking software cost?

Pricing is transparent and local: in SAR or AED, with no hidden fees. What you pay depends on your venue size and number of locations. Contact us and we will put together a quote tailored to your venue rather than forcing you into a one-size-fits-all tier.

Is there a long-term contract or lock-in?

No. There is no long-term lock-in and no surprise price hikes at renewal. We would rather keep you by being the system your team actually likes using than by a contract clause.

Does Flow take a commission on every booking?

No marketplace commission. Flow is your own branded system: your customers stay yours, they book on your pages, and we never take a cut of your bookings or advertise competing venues to your members.

Is there a demo or trial of Flow?

Yes. The best way to evaluate Flow is a live demo on your own venue setup. Schedule a demo and we will walk you through booking, payments, packages and the dashboard using scenarios from your actual business.

Support & onboarding

What support do I get with Flow?

Real people in the region answer you on WhatsApp, in Arabic and English, 24/7. No offshore ticket queues: you message the same team that set up your venue, and they know your setup.

Who sets up the system, and do I have to configure everything myself?

We do the setup with you. Our team configures your courts and schedules, pricing and peak-hour rates, packages and memberships, payment account and WhatsApp alongside you, so you open on day one with a working system.

Do you train my staff on the system?

Yes. We train your front desk, coaches and managers on the flows they actually use: taking bookings, checking members in, handling payments and refunds. We also stay available on WhatsApp when new staff join.

Product depth

Does Flow have a POS for retail and cafe sales?

Yes. Flow includes a built-in POS for selling retail items, cafe orders and add-ons at the venue, with sales flowing into the same daily reports and ZATCA-compliant invoicing as your bookings.

Can customers split the payment for a booking?

Yes. Split payments let players share the cost of a court or session. Each pays their own share by mada, Apple Pay or card, and the organizer is no longer stuck collecting cash from friends.

Does Flow support coaches and academies?

Yes. Coaching is a first-class part of Flow: per-coach schedules and availability, private sessions, structured academy programs, and coach pay tracking so you always know what each coach has earned.

Is there a mobile app for my customers?

Yes. Venues on Flow can ship their own branded iOS app: your name and icon on the App Store, with booking, packages, memberships and payments inside. Your web booking page works great on mobile from day one either way.

Can I run discounts and promo codes on Flow?

Yes. Create discount and promo codes for bookings and packages, including public offers you can share in campaigns. Combine them with peak and off-peak pricing to fill quiet hours.

Are there waitlists for full classes?

Yes. When a class fills up, customers join a waitlist and get notified automatically when a spot opens, so cancellations turn into filled seats instead of lost revenue.

Does Flow handle access control, check-in and guest passes?

Yes. Gate scans and member check-in verify who is walking in, and guest passes let members bring guests within the limits you set. Everything is logged, so you know exactly who used the facility and when.

Still have a question?

Book a demo and ask us directly. We will walk you through Flow on scenarios from your own venue.

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