Design your first loyalty offer in 6 steps. Fill in online or print it out — no fancy software needed.
Choose the one that fits your business best:
What does a customer need to do to earn the reward?
What does the customer get? Make it feel meaningful, not token.
Is this worth it if it brings them back for more visits?
How will you explain this to customers? Keep it to one sentence.
e.g. "Visit us 6 times and your 7th visit is on us — no catches, no forms, just a stamp on your card."
How and when will customers hear about this?
Once this is running, what system would make it easier?
| Business Type | Best Starting Mechanic | Quick Win |
|---|---|---|
| Family attractions / soft play | Visit milestone (e.g. 6th visit free) | Paper punch card + welcome email |
| Doggy daycare | Time-based return (rebook within 30 days) | Follow-up email with booking link |
| Activity centre / classes | Class pack loyalty (10 classes = 1 free) | Milestone email when they hit 8 |
| Birthday party venue | Referral reward (refer a party booking) | Follow-up email 3 months post-party |
| Seasonal attraction | Annual return perk (returning visitor discount) | Re-engagement email each season |
Pick one mechanic, launch it this month, and measure what happens. The businesses that win on repeat visits aren't doing anything magical — they're just consistent.