Loyalty programs, explained simply

Loyalty Programs for Cafés and Restaurants

September 22, 2026 · 4 min read

Cashback and bonus points at a café: how to get customers to come back

How cashback in a loyalty program differs from a plain discount, how to size the accrual rate and redemption cap — and why some bonuses will simply go unused (and that's fine).

Loyalty Programs for Cafés and Restaurants

September 19, 2026 · 4 min read

"Every sixth coffee is free": why simple punch-card programs work

Why a simple punch card still works so well: how to size the distance to the reward, work out its real cost — and why it's worth making digital in the first place.

Loyalty Programs for Cafés and Restaurants

September 7, 2026 · 3 min read

Why cafés need loyalty programs at all

Why a café needs a loyalty program in the first place: how it brings guests back more often and raises the average check — and why it's not just a discount.

September 6, 2026 · 4 min read

How loyalty programs actually work: cashback, stamp cards and tiers

The three core loyalty mechanics for small and medium businesses — how they differ, who they suit, and how to combine them.