The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Digital Loyalty Program for Free for your Takeaway

Takeaway restaurants don't just compete on flavour; you're competing for attention. Your customers are bombarded with choices every time they decide to take a night off from cooking. One week they're with you, the next they're trying out that new place that just appeared on a delivery app. So, how do you turn a one-time order into a weekly habit?

The answer is loyalty. But we're not talking about that dog-eared paper stamp card you've been using for years. You know the one—it costs a fortune to print, and more than half of them end up in the bin or going through the wash. Even worse, it tells you nothing about your customers.

It's time for an upgrade. Here’s the ultimate guide to launching a digital loyalty program that your customers will love, and the best part? You can get started for absolutely nothing.

Step 1: Ditch the Paper, Go Digital in 60 Seconds

The old way is broken. Paper cards get lost, forgotten, and create zero connection. The new way is digital, and it’s ridiculously easy. With a tool like STAMP by meed, you can create a digital stamp card in the time it takes to heat up a pizza oven.

Here's how simple it is:

1. Log in to the meed portal.

2. Create your reward. Something classic like "Buy 8 Curries, Get the Next One Free" works a treat.

3. Click "Activate Stamp Card."

That's it. You're done. No designers, no printers, no faff. You now have a professional digital loyalty card, ready to go.

Step 2: Get Your QR Code

Once you've created your stamp card, the meed platform instantly generates a unique QR code for your business. This code is your golden ticket. It's the key that unlocks a direct, simple, and app-free loyalty experience for your customers. When they scan it with their phone's camera, they instantly join your program and their new digital stamp card is saved to their phone. No downloads, no new passwords to remember—it just works.

Step 3: Plaster That QR Code Everywhere!

Now for the fun part. You need to get that QR code in front of as many customers as possible. Think like a marketing genius for a moment. Where will your customers see it?

• On Your Packaging: Get stickers printed and slap them on every pizza box, curry container, and takeaway bag that leaves your shop. The message? "Scan Me for Free Food!"

• On Your Counter: Have a small, framed sign right next to the till. Make it part of the ordering process. "Are you on our loyalty program yet? Just scan this code."

• On Your Menus: Add the QR code to your paper takeaway menus. It gives people a reason to keep your menu on their fridge.

• On Your Website: If you take online orders, put the QR code on the confirmation page.

• On Your Shop Window: Let people know you reward loyalty before they even step inside.

The more places you put it, the faster your loyalty program will grow.

The Clincher: Try Your Takeaway's New Digital Loyalty Program For Free and Watch It Work

Here's the bit you've been waiting for. We know that as an independent business, every penny counts. You need to know that something works before you invest.

That's why we've changed our pricing. You can now use the full power of the meed platform, including STAMP by meed, for FREE for up to your first 50 members.

This isn't a trial with limited features. You get everything. You can create your stamp card, welcome vouchers, and see the analytics on your dashboard. You can prove to yourself that a digital loyalty program brings customers back more often, all without spending a single pound.

We'll even give you a friendly heads-up via email when you get to 25, 40, and 45 members, so you're always in control. Only when you've seen the results and are ready to grow beyond 50 members do you need to consider upgrading.

Stop letting your best customers be strangers. Start building a loyal following that orders from you on a weekly basis. Launch your free digital loyalty program for your takeaway today and see how many familiar faces you can bring back for another bite.