How should I structure rewards in a restaurant loyalty program?

Start simple: one point per euro and a first reward reachable within three or four visits, like a free dessert at 50 points. On top of that, add perks that cost you little but feel exclusive, such as priority Friday reservations or a welcome aperitif for your most loyal guests. A reward should always be within sight, or guests stop collecting.

Do restaurant loyalty programs actually work?

Yes, in two measurable ways. Guests with a card visit more often, because visible progress toward a reward is a reason to come back, and push campaigns can move demand onto slow nights. Every guest a Tuesday message brings in is incremental revenue with zero ad spend.

Paper card, app, or wallet card: which is best for a restaurant?

A paper card costs nothing but gets lost, cannot carry a message, and never tells you who stopped coming. Your own app can do everything but costs a lot, and guests will not download it. A card in Apple or Google Wallet sits in between: it installs with one scan in seconds, sends push notifications for free, and gives you visit data like an app would, without the complexity.

Does it work with Dotykacka, Papaya, or my POS?

Yes. VEXiON cards has ready integrations for Dotykacka, Papaya, Storyous, and OBERON, connected within 24 to 48 hours. POS integration is part of the PRO plan. Once connected, points are added automatically when the check closes and staff do nothing extra.

Do guests need to download an app?

No. The card lands in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet with one QR scan at the table, in under ten seconds and with no registration. On the next visit, the guest just shows it when paying.

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Loyalty cards for restaurants.

A points program for restaurants. Guests earn a point on every euro and redeem a free starter, dessert or signature dish within three or four visits. More visits and a bigger bill, no app needed.

Restaurant cashback on every bill. A share of each bill returns to the loyalty card as house credit, with richer cashback on higher tiers. It rewards spend and brings diners back to your table.

A digital stamp card for lunch. Every visit adds a stamp toward a free lunch or signature dish, with progress shown in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. No paper punch card to lose.

Restaurant gift cards. Sell prepaid digital gift cards that land in the guest's wallet and redeem in seconds at the table. Revenue upfront and first-time diners through the door.

Businesses like yoursalready run on VEXiON cards.

“Our guests love that they pick their own reward: some save up for a free coffee, others for a bottle of wine. Points bring people back far more often than paper cards ever did.”
Ivan
“Going digital with stamp cards was the best move we made last year. Customers love collecting on their phone, and push notifications bring people back faster than anything we'd tried before.”
Katka
“Their loyalty system surprises you with its quality, and they keep improving it. And it is still fairly priced. If you are looking for a way to run a loyalty program and do not have tens of thousands for your own development, definitely go with Vexion.”
Miroslav Lakatoš
“Our venue uses VEXiON cards loyalty cards, which our customers appreciate most, and so do we :) Simple functionality at a good price :)”
Lukáš Bagin
“Excellent, first-class service. The technology has worked flawlessly since launch and our customers are very happy. I fully recommend VEXiON cards to anyone considering a loyalty program for their business.”
Matúš K.
“Highly recommend! - user-friendly - great approach from the Vexion team - it really works and you can stay in touch with your customers - affordable”
Yanko Kral
“We have been using the loyalty card for a week and our customers love it. Really fast sign-up, either in person with the QR code or through a link. Everything is thought through to the last detail, and the customer support deserves 20 stars, not 5.”
Turbo POP
“It still surprises me how many people come in to fill their stamp card just because their phone pinged when they walked past.”
Juraj
“Customers started using it from day one, no explaining needed. They come back more often and we see exactly which rewards bring them through the door.”
Jakub
“Incredible opportunity to switch from paper-based to digital point collection. I strongly recommend it for all types of businesses.”
Mário Orth

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A restaurant loyalty program with VEXiON cards is a digital points card in Apple and Google Wallet. Guests scan a QR code at the table, no app needed, and points are added at checkout through your POS. Rewards, VIP perks, and push notifications run from one dashboard, and the program goes live in a day.

A restaurant loyalty card that turns one‑time diners into regulars.