The Practical Guide to Creating the Perfect Loyalty Program for Your Marketplace

Let’s unlock the secrets to crafting an effective loyalty plan for your marketplace that not only keeps your customers hooked but propels you ahead of the competition. Discover how your loyalty program can turn occasional customers into loyal enthusiasts, setting you apart in a crowded market.

Before you get started, don’t forget to:

Decode Your Customer Behavior

Dive into the data to understand your customers' preferences and ordering patterns. Recognize loyal customer traits and tailor your program accordingly.

Define Your Business Goals

Outline clear business goals, whether it's increasing order frequency, expanding the customer base, or boosting sales during off-peak hours.

Now armed with insights, let’s dive into the key strategies.

  1. What’s In A Name!
    Your loyalty program name should resonate with your brand and be easily recognisable. Let’s say your brand name is Tasty Delivers, you can name it Tasty Rewards.

  2. Simplicity Is Rewarding

    Ensure your loyalty program is simple and accessible. Customers could turn away from complicated sign up and redemption processes.

  3. Sign-up Bonuses as Appetizers
    Attract new customers by providing tempting sign-up bonuses to initiate their involvement in the loyalty program.

  4. Offer More Value
    Maximize customer engagement by assigning points per dollar spent or per order, enhancing the overall value for customers.

  5. Tier-levels for Gamification
    Create tier levels to motivate customers to reach higher tiers for even more significant benefits.

    • Keep it simple yet engaging with 3 tiers

    • Incorporate creative names that denote progression like Snack, Meal and Feast! 

    • Establish competitive yet achievable points criteria for customers to qualify for higher tiers.

      Example: 0 Points for Starter Tier, 500 Points for VIP, and 1000 Points for Elite.

  6. Drive Deliveries with Bonus Points
    Encourage more delivery orders by rewarding points for each delivery, providing a boost to your business.

  7. Slower Days to Bonus Days
    Stimulate customer activity during slower days and off-peak hours by offering bonus points, incentivizing orders.

  8. Attractive Rewards to Redeem
    Create a variety of appealing rewards for customers to redeem their hard-earned points on future orders.

    • Encourage customers to place more orders by offering bigger rewards as they accumulate more points

    • Opt for a tiered reward system to increase motivation

      Example: $3 for 100 points, $6 reward for 150 points, and a $10 reward for 200 points.

      This encourages customers to keep ordering more in order to redeem the highest reward, getting more value for their points.

  9. Keep Your Customers Engaged
    Set up automated campaigns to keep customers informed about their loyalty status, points, and available rewards.

  10. Reward Them for Reviews
    Encourage customer feedback by offering bonus points for order reviews, utilizing them to enhance your services.


Congratulations! You've just mastered the art of creating a winning loyalty plan in the competitive world of restaurant delivery services. Prepare to not just secure, but captivate your customers. This isn't just about delivering orders; it's about crafting an experience that keeps them coming back for more. Happy delivering, and here's to your success!

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Jahnabi GogoiMarketplace, RDS, Loyalty