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⏸️ Hold Lifecycle Messages

Four configurable SMS touchpoints that keep families connected during holds and make returning frictionless - reducing the risk that a temporary hold quietly becomes a cancellation.

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πŸ’‘Why It Matters

Holds are where families quietly drift away

Without proactive communication, families on hold lose connection to the center and forget to return. A structured touchpoint sequence keeps the relationship warm.

The return decision happens before the hold ends

Prompting families to book their return session before the hold expires - not after - dramatically increases the chance they follow through.

Acknowledgment signals you care

A same-day message when a hold starts tells families they are seen, not just paused. That matters when families are deciding whether to come back.

πŸ“‹What You Get

  • β€’ Hold acknowledgment on day 0, mid-hold check-in, ending-soon reminder, and welcome back message
  • β€’ Editable templates with variables like guardian name, student name, hold dates, and booking URL
  • β€’ Configurable day offsets per touchpoint so timing fits your workflow
  • β€’ Per-trigger enable/disable so you can activate only the touchpoints you want
  • β€’ Messages sent to all guardians with mobile phones on file

πŸ•Trigger Details

Hold Starts

Fires on the day the hold begins. Acknowledges the hold and reminds families when to expect to return.

Mid-Hold & Ending Soon

Mid-hold keeps the relationship warm; ending-soon prompts a booking action before the window closes.

Welcome Back

Fires on the hold end date to celebrate the return and re-energize the student's engagement.

About this service

A strong fit for franchisees who want to reduce the risk that temporary holds become permanent cancellations.

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