23 juillet 2026•Loyalty Programs
Build Your Own Loyalty App — or Use Wallet Cards?
You've got enough locations to justify your own loyalty app. Before you scope it: the build is the easy half. Getting customers to install it is the half that fails.
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4 juillet 2026•Loyalty Programs
How to Stop Losing Customers to Delivery Apps
Delivery apps take 15–30% of every order and keep the customer. Here's how to turn one delivery order into a regular who orders direct — no app for anyone to download.
1 juillet 2026•Loyalty Programs
Digital Stamp Cards: How to Set Up One That Works
A digital stamp card is 'buy 9, get the 10th free' — but in the phone wallet, so it can't be lost. Here's how they work, how to set one up, and how to get customers using it.
29 juin 2026•Prepaid & Revenue
How to Sell Prepaid Coffee Bundles at Your Café
Prepaid coffee bundles get your café paid for ten coffees up front, not one cup at a time. Here's how to set up 'buy 10, get 1 free,' promote it, and the honest limits.
28 juin 2026•Loyalty Programs
How to Set Up a Loyalty Card System for Your Small Business
A loyalty card system for a small business doesn't need an app, a developer, or a new POS. Here's how to set one up in minutes, what it costs, and how staff and customers use it.
5 juin 2026•Loyalty Programs
Square Loyalty Program Review (2026): Pricing & Alternatives
Square Loyalty runs $45 a month per location — $540 a year for a points program. Here's what it does well, where it falls short, and how to run loyalty on your Square register for less.
20 mai 2026•Loyalty Programs
How to Set Up a Coffee Shop Loyalty Program
A coffee shop loyalty program takes five minutes to set up — no app, no hardware. Here's how to pick stamps or points, launch it, and bring your regulars back.
19 avril 2026•Loyalty Programs
How to Switch from Paper Punch Cards to Digital
Five minutes to set up, no POS, no hardware. Run paper and digital side by side — customers move over naturally. Here's the full playbook, plus what you gain the day you switch.
2 avril 2026•Loyalty Programs
Stamps vs Points: What Works Better for Small Businesses?
Stamps — for most small businesses. 'Buy 8, get 1 free' takes one second to understand. No mental math, no confusion at the counter. Here's how to decide which one is right for you.
27 mars 2026•Loyalty Programs
How Many Stamps Should a Loyalty Card Have?
Eight — for most cafes. Daily customers finish in about two weeks. Specialty cafes can use 6. Above 10 and most people give up. Here's how to pick the right number.
25 mars 2026•Loyalty Programs
Is a Loyalty Program Worth It for a Small Cafe?
Yes — even if you only have 50 regulars. Seven out of ten first-time visitors never come back. A loyalty card gives them a reason to. Here's what you need to know.
29 novembre 2025
How to Get Customers to Sign Up for Your Loyalty Program: 7 Proven Tactics Beyond Discounts
How to Get More Customers to Join Your Loyalty Program Without Discounts Getting customers to sign up for your loyalty program can be a challenge — especially i...
21 juillet 2025
5 Signs Your Business Needs a Loyalty Program (And How to Get Started)
5 Signs Your Business Needs a Loyalty Program And How to Get Started You know those customers you see all the time? The ones who light up when they walk through...
25 juin 2025
Padel Club loyalty: The practical playbook
A step-by-step guide to launching a digital loyalty program with Passtastic using digital loyalty cards 1. Choose the right reward type Your club is unique, so...
27 mai 2025
What Makes Your Customer Feel Rewarded: The Psychology of Loyalty Programs for Local Businesses
What really makes a customer feel rewarded? For local shops, cafes, salons, and other businesses, getting your loyalty program right can mean the difference bet...
25 mai 2025
Hotels loyalty program - maximise your revenue with digital loyalty cards
You work hard to fill rooms. Yet the lobby bar is quiet once the conference crowds leave. The spa sits idle on Tuesday mornings. Locals drive past your golf cou...
6 ready-to-run membership ideas for cafes, salons, and clubs
Membership should be simple. With Passtastic, you can launch protected, perk-based memberships that only real members can access. Members get a digital card; yo...
Coupon to Loyalty Cards: Real Use Cases for Turning First-Time Customers Into Regulars
Coupons are great at attracting new customers. But most coupons have one big problem: they work only once. After a coupon is redeemed, the relationship often en...
The Real Cost of Paper Loyalty Cards vs Digital: A Small Business Analysis
The Real Cost of Paper Loyalty Cards vs Digital: A Small Business Analysis When evaluating loyalty program options, most small businesses focus on the obvious u...
Predictable Profits: Why Every Restaurant Needs a Digital Membership Card in 2025
Running a restaurant can be unpredictable. Between seasonal fluctuations and changing customer habits, steady revenue can feel elusive. Digital membership cards...
How a Coffee Shop Owner Gets Every Customer's Email Automatically (Without Asking)
Sarah owns a small coffee shop in downtown Portland. Like most coffee shop owners, she wanted to build an email list to send special offers and updates to her r...
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