Built-in Loyalty for Restaurants

Launch a loyalty program across POS, Self-order kiosks, branded mobile apps, and online ordering. Reward every visit, increase repeat customers, and grow ticket size all built right into Applova.

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Self-Serve Rewards

Redeem at Kiosk

Item-Based Offers

Built for Upsells

Why Loyalty Matters

Retention is the highest-ROI growth strategy.

Acquiring a new customer costs 5–7× more than retaining an existing one. A well-designed loyalty program transforms one-time buyers into lifelong brand advocates and Applova makes it effortless.

See How It Works

Turn first-time guests into repeat customers

Give guests a clear reason to come back instead of choosing another restaurant next time.

Increase ticket size naturally

Use rewards to encourage higher-value purchases, add-ons, and upsell behavior.

Stay connected beyond the transaction

Keep your brand visible through loyalty touchpoints, reminders, and reward-driven engagement.

Make loyalty part of everyday ordering

Fit loyalty naturally into the ordering journey guests already use.

How It Works

The Loyalty Journey

A seamless cycle that rewards customers and grows your business.

Step 01

Enroll

One-tap signup, everywhere.

Customers join your loyalty program in seconds via kiosk, mobile app, online checkout, or POS. No friction. No downloads required.

  • Built into POS, kiosk, mobile, and online ordering
  • No extra steps for staff or customers
  • Automatic enrollment during signup or checkout
  • Consistent experience across all channels
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Where Loyalty Lives

Loyalty Built into
Every Ordering Channel

From Kiosk to Mobile to Online Ordering to POS, Applova Loyalty creates one seamless rewards experience across the channels guests already use.

POWERFUL LOYALTY ENGINE

Control Every Part of
Your Loyalty Program

Design how customers earn and redeem rewards all from one powerful, flexible system.

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Flexible Earning Rules

Configure how customers earn points based on spend, visits, items, or promotions. Create flexible earning rules that align with your business goals.

  • Points per dollar spent
  • Visit-based rewards
  • Item-based earning rules
  • Category-based multipliers

Turn everyday orders into repeat visits, larger tickets, and stronger customer relationships with loyalty built directly into Applova.

Repeat Visits

Give guests a reason to come back with rewards that turn one-time buyers into regulars.

Higher Ticket Size

Use item, category, and spend-based rewards to encourage add-ons and higher-value orders.

Built-In Simplicity

Run loyalty directly inside Applova, with no extra tools or complicated setup.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Applova Loyalty Rewards.

Yes, Applova Loyalty Rewards is completely free and built directly into your Applova platform, so you can start rewarding customers without adding another system.

You can set up your loyalty program directly in the merchant portal in just a few steps. Most merchants can configure earning and redemption rules and go live without any technical support.

Yes, you can define how customers earn points based on spend, visits, items, or categories, and set how those points are redeemed for discounts or free items.

Yes, you can create item or category based earning rules for a limited time. For example, offer bonus points on a new dessert range or seasonal drink during launch week.

Yes, you can schedule rewards for specific dates and times. For example, run bonus points during Christmas specials, Super Bowl weekend, Valentine’s Day offers, or any limited time menu promotion.

Yes, loyalty is built into POS, kiosk, mobile apps, and online ordering. Customers can earn and redeem points seamlessly across every channel.

You can promote your loyalty program using built-in push notifications, SMS campaigns, and email integrations like Mailchimp, along with running limited time promotions.

Yes, customers can view their points and available rewards in real time during ordering or in the app, making it easy to track and redeem.