DoorDash enhances merchant platform with store rewards

Dive Brief: Dive Insight: According to DoorDash’s latest economic impact report, 76% of merchants were satisfied with DoorDash’s ability to attract new customers, which is what these latest products are mainly focused on. “DoorDash was built to be a catalyst for growth for local merchants of all types and all sizes,” Chantal Leonard, head of merchant product, …

Grubhub adds pickup credits, lowers fees for Grubhub+ members

Dive Brief: Dive Insight: These additions could help Grubhub chip away at the lead its competitors, Uber Eats and DoorDash, hold in delivery market share. As of June 2023, Grubhub is in a distant third in the delivery wars, according to Bloomberg Second Measure. Grubhub holds about 10% of the U.S. market compared to DoorDash (65%) and …

Grubhub+ gets new deals like 5% back on pickup orders, among others

Grubhub is adding new rewards to Grubhub+, its loyalty subscription program, to give users more savings. The delivery app announced today that Grubhub+ is getting new rewards, such as a 5% credit back on pickup orders, lower service fees, milestone rewards and a new Shell offering for members participating in the Fuel Rewards program, among other …

‘No such thing as a free lunch’: Here’s why experts are questioning new DoorDash rewards credit card

Chase is making it easier for consumers to spend money on fast food, announcing a collaboration with DoorDash this week, and launching a rewards Mastercard that will net food delivery devotees big rewards. But financial experts are questioning if 4% cash back on direct-to-consumer dining is absolutely necessary. “There’s no such thing as a free …

Factor4 Announces Gift Card and Loyalty Integration with TakeOut7

Factor4, LLC, a leading provider of gift card and loyalty solutions, is pleased to announce their gift card and loyalty program integration with TakeOut7, an all-in-one digital platform that provides online ordering, delivery and marketing for restaurants. This integration enables TakeOut7 to expand their omnichannel solutions for their restaurant partners especially small to medium sized franchise …

‘No such thing as a free lunch’: Here’s why experts are questioning new DoorDash rewards credit card

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Chase is making it easier for consumers to spend money on fast food, announcing a collaboration with DoorDash this week, and launching a rewards Mastercard that will net food delivery devotees big rewards. But financial experts are questioning if 4% cash back on direct-to-consumer dining is absolutely necessary. “There’s no such …

Denny’s, Olo and Sparkfly team up for rewards, customer engagement effort

Denny’s is working with Olo and Sparkfly to launch a new customer engagement suite, according to a press release issued Wednesday. Denny’s framed the partnership as a way to improve the personalization and specificity of its rewards and LTOs. The partnership combines Sparkfly’s offer and rewards management platforms with Olo’s marketing and guest data tools. Sparkfly will be …

Thanx Calls Loyalty 3.0 Update a Major Milestone

Thanx, a restaurant loyalty and guest engagement platform, has released a new platform that it claims is a “major technical milestone” that will give other restaurants a Starbucks-level of sophistication for their rewards programs. The comprehensive update is dubbed Loyalty 3.0. Thanx says it is the culmination of countless engineering hours and allows restaurants to …

Starbucks Brewing Revolutionary Web3 Experience for its Starbucks Rewards Members

New Starbucks Odyssey experience will offer members the ability to earn and buy digital collectible stamps (NFTs) that will unlock access to new, immersive coffee experiences As one of the first companies to integrate NFTs with an industry-leading loyalty program at scale, Starbucks will create an accessible Web3 community that will enable new ways to …

Uber phases out free rewards program

Dive Brief: Uber is ending its free Uber Rewards program, which grants users points for using the Uber and Uber Eats apps, per an email sent to customers over the weekend. Users will stop accruing points at the end of August, but can use their benefits through Oct. 31.  Rewards members can access a free month of …