Yub launches 'offline affiliate network' to track ad spend

November 26, 2013

The Mountain View, Calif.-based company Yub has launched what it said is the world's first offline affiliate network that enables merchants, retailers and…

Punchh, MonkeyMedia to launch catering rewards and loyalty program

November 12, 2013

Punchh, a mobile CRM suite for restaurants, has formed a strategic partnership with Monkey Media Software and the MMS Catering Institute, to create a…

Survey: 84 percent more likely to return to retailers with loyalty programs

November 12, 2013

Nearly 60 percent of global respondents said that loyalty programs were available where they shopped, and of those, 84 percent said they were more likely to…

Jersey Mike's new mobile app comes with the works

November 5, 2013

New Jersey-based sandwich chain Jersey Mike's has a new mobile app that combines digital ordering and loyalty rewards. Available for iPhone now with Android to…

First Data takes on loyalty with Perka acquisition

November 1, 2013

First Data Corporation, a provider of electronic commerce and payment processing, has announced its acquisition of Perka, a provider of a smart loyalty…

FCES panel: Ready or not, mobile payments are coming

Mobile payments provide the ability to more personally interact with your guests, and gain more data about their habits.

Report: Why most dining loyalty programs fail

October 8, 2013

Rewards Network has released a new report, "Why Most Dining Loyalty Programs Fail," that can be downloaded on the company's blog. The report focuses on six…

Revention integrates with Valutec Card Solutions rewards program

September 30, 2013

Revention and Valutec, a full-service provider of Gift Card and Loyalty services, have announced Revention's integration with Valutec's Rewards program.

Game on: How restaurants can power up loyalty strategy

Loyalty gaming must be fun and simple, with rewards that link back to genuine in-restaurant experiences.

Why Millennials expect to be engaged via mobile

Sastry Penumarthy, with Punchh, talked at NRA about how important it is for restaurants to engage customers via mobile.  

Study: Consumers want e-commerce, loyalty options from restaurants

April 30, 2013

A new survey from EMN8 shows that consumers want the option of ordering food online from their favorite QSRs.

Dollars loaded on Starbucks loyalty cards up 32 percent in Q2

April 26, 2013

Starbucks Corporation reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal second quarter and 26-week fiscal year to date ended March 31, 2013.

Paytronix adds CRM solution for restaurants

March 12, 2013

Paytronix Systems Inc. has launched a new Data Insights offering that includes a comprehensive CRM solution geared toward the restaurant industry.

Soft economy drives more need for loyalty marketing

March 12, 2013

As the economy continues a slow recovery and brand competition heightens, loyalty marketing has become more important than ever. According to market research…

Max's Restaurant taps Punchh for mobile loyalty program

February 19, 2013

Max's Restaurant Cuisine of the Philippines has selected Punchh to launch a smartphone-based rewards program for its North American customers, according to a…

Perka named a top 10 most innovative company

February 15, 2013

Perka Inc., a mobile loyalty solution for merchants, has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the "Local" category.

Infographic: Top Mobile Apps for Restaurant Consumers

A look at some of the most popular mobile apps consumers are using when dining out.

Electronic Loyalty Program Boosts Sales

A Dallas sub shop is allowing customers the opportunity to participate in a new loyalty program that tracks purchases and redeems rewards using their own…