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Customer retention for UK hospitality

Today’s guest could become tomorrow’s regular. Let’s give them a reason to return.

You put a lot into making every visit a good one. We help you keep that connection going, with thoughtful rewards and timely invitations that make coming back feel natural.

From a simple card on their phone to the invitation that brings them back, we plan and manage your loyalty campaigns with you. More familiar faces, more useful conversations and a clearer picture of what keeps your guests returning.

  • ✓No separate app download
  • ✓Phone-wallet cards
  • ✓Strategy and campaigns managed with you
Illustrative digital stamp card on a customer’s phone in an independent café
A small step towards the next visit.An easy card to save. A thoughtful reason to come back.
RestaurantsIndependent cafésPubs & gastropubsTakeawaysBakeriesBarsBistrosHotelsFood hallsMulti-site groups

Sound familiar?

A good first visit should be the start of something.

Your guests leave happy. Wouldn’t it be lovely to know when they come back—and have a thoughtful way to invite them when they don’t?

01

Lovely first visit. Will there be a second?

A recommendation or a social post brought them in. A simple way to stay connected can help that first visit become the beginning of a habit.

02

A few more familiar faces midweek

You know which services could use a little more life. A relevant invitation to the right guests may be a better fit than putting every table on offer.

03

The next order could come straight to you

Delivery apps can help people discover your food. When a permitted direct route makes sense, we help you give those guests a clear, worthwhile reason to use it again.

04

Happy guests have something worth sharing

A warm thank-you and an easy, neutral invitation can make sharing an honest experience feel natural. Listening privately helps you look after the experience too.

05

A little more understanding of your guests

Your takings tell you how the day went. Knowing who comes back, what they enjoy and when their routine changes helps you decide what to do next.

06

A reason to return beyond another discount

A new guest and a familiar regular may value different things. We help you offer relevant benefits that feel thoughtful and fit what your business can afford.

That is the real loyalty problem.

The question we start with is simple: what would make the next visit worthwhile for your guest and your business?

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A simple customer journey

A welcome that carries on after the visit.

For your guest, it feels simple: join, enjoy the benefit and come back when it suits them. We take care of the campaign planning and help you see what is working.

  1. 1

    Join

    Your guest saves a loyalty card to their phone.

  2. 2

    Return

    Their progress gives the next visit a little more appeal.

  3. 3

    Stay

    Thoughtful rewards help the relationship grow.

  4. 4

    Improve

    We learn what guests value and build on it with you.

The right fit for your guests

Different guests. Different reasons to come back.

Perhaps it’s a coffee on the way to work, a family meal or an occasional treat. We’ll help you find a loyalty approach that fits the visit and feels worthwhile.

01

Stamps

A familiar way to make every qualifying visit count.

02

Reward points

Progress that reflects what your guests choose to spend.

03

VIP membership

Thoughtful benefits for guests who make you their favourite.

04

Referrals

A thank-you when a genuine introduction becomes a qualifying visit.

05

Gift cards

An easy way for someone to share a favourite place.

06

Cashback

A little value saved towards another visit.

07

Coupons

A clear invitation with a benefit and a useful time to enjoy it.

08

Multipass

A convenient bundle for something your guests enjoy regularly.

Wallet updatesGuests can see their progress and available rewards on the card.
Push notificationsUseful reminders can appear on supported phones, where permissions and settings allow.
Where guests joinYou can see which joining routes guests respond to, from the till to permitted delivery inserts.
Getting to know your guestsNew guests and familiar regulars can receive invitations that better fit their relationship with you.
Nearby remindersOn supported devices, an optional nearby reminder can be another gentle prompt. Availability varies.
The right access for your teamYour team gets the access they need to welcome guests and look after rewards.

We keep the conversation going

The card is the beginning. We help with what comes next.

You know how to make your guests feel welcome. We work with you on the rewards, invitations and follow-up that continue that welcome between visits. Together, we see what people respond to and make the next campaign more useful.

Friends enjoying brunch together at a restaurant
A warm first welcomeA reason for the next visitBirthday rewardReconnecting with regularsA little more life midweekSomething new to enjoyEvent invitationAn invitation to sharePrivate feedbackRoom for an honest review

A little fun, with a reason to return

A small surprise can make the moment memorable.

A branded Fortune Wheel can add a playful moment to a qualifying visit or sign-up. Where a prize is won, a single-use wallet coupon gives your guest something to look forward to using.

A reward you can affordWe agree the prizes, the chances of winning and the budget with you.
The right pace for your guestsThe game can fit a one-off occasion or an agreed repeat rhythm.
Ready when your venue isAvailability can match the dates and hours your team is ready to support.
Easy to discover during a visitA link or QR code gives guests a simple way to take part.
Confidence before guests try itWe can rehearse the journey with you before opening the live game.
A clearer view of what happens nextPlays, wins and claims help show how guests move through the experience.
Understanding who is interestedCampaign-source information can help us see which invitations bring people in.
Something that feels like your venueYour colours and wording bring the experience together, with a preview before launch.

We keep games and rewards separate from public reviews. A guest can enjoy taking part, and still feel completely free to share an honest opinion.

Illustrative branded fortune wheel on a phone beside a restaurant QR table tent

A better feel for what your guests enjoy

Good conversations lead to better visits.

A few well-chosen questions can tell you what guests loved, what could be better and what they’d like to try next. We help you listen, respond and invite honest reviews without choosing people by the feedback they give.

1

Private experience surveys

Food, service, atmosphere, speed and overall satisfaction.

2

Menu and product research

New dishes, drinks, bundles, packaging and seasonal ideas.

3

Preference collection

The occasions and preferences guests choose to share with you.

4

Reputation campaigns

A fair invitation to review, and a clear route to help when something went wrong.

5

Segmented retention

A relevant welcome for new guests and a thoughtful invitation for familiar ones.

More familiar faces coming through the door.A good reason to order straight from you.A little more life in your quieter services.Thoughtful rewards your guests can enjoy.Happy guests with an honest story to share.A closer connection with your regulars.

What could another visit mean?

A few more repeat visits. What might that mean for you?

Our calculators give you room to explore. You can try your own numbers for repeat visits or direct orders and see how costs change the picture. The results are planning examples, rather than promised returns.

ModelRepeat visits
ModelAverage spend
ModelDirect-order commission
ReviewBreak-even and assumptions

Straight answers

Digital loyalty, explained without the fog.

What is a digital loyalty card?

A mobile pass saved to a supported phone wallet. It can show stamps, points, rewards, balance or membership status and update as the customer interacts.

How does it help a hospitality business?

It helps you recognise the guests who choose to join, thank them in relevant ways and stay connected between visits. You also get a clearer view of whether they are coming back.

Which loyalty card is best?

Frequent low-value visits often suit stamps. Variable spend often suits points. High-value relationships may suit VIP membership. The best choice depends on margin, purchase cycle and the behaviour you want next.

Do customers need another app?

No separate loyalty app is required. Customers use a link or QR code and save the pass to a supported phone wallet. Device, permission and wallet support still apply.

Practical retention notes

A few useful ideas for your next busy week.

We share practical ideas for looking after regulars, making rewards affordable and keeping quieter services in mind. The sort of note you can read over a coffee and use in your own business.

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Questions, answered

You might be wondering…

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Let’s make the next visit easier to look forward to.

Whether you run one venue or several, we’d love to hear what you’re working towards. We’ll explore where loyalty could help and what a sensible first step might look like.