Built for mid-market, multi-location brands that need enterprise-style control without enterprise overhead—Preferred Patron™ balances affordability with scalability, standardizes programs across regions or ownership groups, and keeps local flexibility for store-level execution. Members engage via the Patron Loyalty app, In-Store kiosk and My Rewards portal.

Fast start: import customers, apply location/region rules and permissions, configure points with optional cashback/tiers, and launch with prebuilt lifecycle campaigns.

Multi-location & Regions i
Roles & Permissions i
Points, Rewards & Tiers i
Cashback / Hybrid i
Digital Rewards & Gift Cards i
Centralized Reporting i
Affordable to Scale i

Why Multi-Location Teams Choose Preferred Patron

Mid-market organizations sit between small local operations and large enterprises—they must coordinate across multiple locations or ownership groups, but still watch costs. Preferred Patron provides a scalable, points-first loyalty foundation with optional cashback and automated tiers, so brands can standardize program rules while preserving local flexibility.

Centralized controls align marketing across branches, unify offers and reporting, and surface measurable ROI. With instant digital rewards, plastic/virtual gift cards, and member access through the app, kiosk and portal, regional teams can launch quickly, govern consistently, and expand confidently as they grow.

Advanced Rewards Without Enterprise Bloat

Everything mid-market teams need to grow frequency and spend—without the cost, complexity, or IT overhead of “big-suite” platforms.

Points & Tiers

Flexible earn rules + automatic tiers drive predictable lift without manual upkeep.

  • Earn on spend, items, or actions
  • Auto-advance & demotion windows (rolling 12-mo, lifetime, or visit count)
  • Tier perks: multipliers, exclusive rewards, early access

Cashback Option

Straightforward value that finance teams can model and stores can explain in seconds.

  • Simple accrual & redemption with guardrails
  • Caps, category exclusions, and minimums
  • Combine with points for hybrid programs

Gift Cards

Immediate cash-in, reliable breakage, and effortless acquisition loops.

  • Plastic gift card processing
  • Virtual eGift cards (instant delivery)
  • Balance checks, reloads, promotions

Trusted by Mid‑Market Brands

Capterra Shortlist 2025 GetApp Category Leader 2025 Software Advice FrontRunners 2025 G2 Mid-Market Best Results SourceForge Top Rated 2024 Crozdesk Quality Choice 2024

Campaigns that Drive Revenue—Prebuilt & Automated

Launch with proven lifecycle campaigns. Everything is templated and ready to run—just configure your rules and go.

  • Packages (dissimilar services/products)
  • Coupons (single/multi‑use)
  • Birthdays & Anniversaries
  • “Miss You” & Reactivation
  • Thank You / Best Member
  • Mystery codes & boosters
  • Referrals & Acknowledgements (thank‑you gifts/credits)
  • Fundraisers
  • Surveys & Review collection
  • Rewards Catalog: internal rewards + instant‑download digital rewards (Amazon, Mastercard, Visa, Starbucks, Walmart, & more)
  • Member access: Patron Loyalty app + In‑store Kiosk + My Rewards portal

Plans tailored for multi-location growth (Growth Plans)

Each plan includes everything in Stamp Beyond plus multi-location controls. Full feature lists and add-ons are on our Pricing page.

Best Value

Growth Core

$199 /mo

Scale at Will

  • Everything in Stamp Beyond
  • Digital rewards (Amazon, Walmart, Starbucks, more)
  • Vanity point label (ex: point➔bean)
  • Bonus point boosters (2x | 3x | other)
  • Multiple reward programs (retail | wholesale | etc)
  • Win-back automation (3-tier)
  • Referral acknowledgements
  • Raffle | Sweepstake
  • Instant Win (Nth Visitor)
  • SMS | Email plan 2K/mo | 50K/mo
Most Popular

Growth Plus

$249 /mo

Scale on Demand

  • Everything in Growth Core
  • Advanced points engine (category | product | behavior)
  • Bonus point rules (min spend | date/time)
  • Program tiers (3 | bronze➔silver➔gold)
  • Tier advancement (automated promotion/demotion)
  • Coupons
  • Appreciation (best member)
  • Packages (bundled products | services)
  • Survey & review collection
  • Custom views & filters
  • Additional integration options
Most Powerful

Growth Max

$299 /mo

Scale Without Limits

  • Everything in Growth Plus
  • Program tiers (unlimited)
  • Code-On-Pack (mystery game)
  • Anniversary Campaign (membership | wedding)
  • Cashback earning rules
  • Hybrid points/cashback
  • Patron Outreach™ (email|sms to non-members)
  • Regional, ownership group & store-level controls
  • Webhooks
  • Multi-location discounts (10+ save 20%)

Fast, Safe Onboarding

Launch quickly with a proven mid‑market playbook. We’ll migrate your members and balances, configure earn rules, and help your team go live with confidence.

1

Kickoff & Program Design

  • Define points vs. cashback (or hybrid)
  • Draft tier rules & perks (Silver/Gold/Platinum)
  • Confirm locations, roles & permissions
2

Data Migration

  • Import members & balances (CSV/export)
  • Map SKUs/categories for earn rules
  • Validation pass before cutover
3

Configuration & Campaigns

  • Points engine & automated tiers
  • Digital rewards catalog (optional)
  • Core automations (birthday, “miss you”, referrals)
4

Go‑Live & Training

  • Cashier training + manager playbooks
  • Member app & My Rewards rollout
  • Post‑launch QA & dashboard review

Built for Multi-Location Chains—Use Cases

Configure a single playbook across locations while giving managers the tools they need locally.

Retail (Multi‑Dept)

Retail associate scans a customer's Loyalty Card QR at checkout

Multi-location retail chains - Award points on categories/SKUs, tier perks for VIPs, review prompts, and app‑based coupons.

Antique Malls & Stores

Antique mall booth with customers; cashier scanning a QR code from a rewards app

Built for antique malls—track spend by booth, issue points and instant discounts, and spark return visits with promotions and flash sales.

Case study

Specialty Retail — Health & Beauty (Cosmetics).

Cosmetics associate rings up a customer as a loyalty app shows Member Pricing and points at a makeup counter

Health & Beauty (Cosmetics)- Award points & rewards, “miss you” reactivation, birthday offers, and mystery gifts.

Case study

Food & Beverage (QSR – Beverage Chains)

Cashier scans a child’s Loyalty Stamp Card QR at a bright toy store checkout

QSR Beverage Chain - “Sip more, save more.” Emphasizes frequency, personal flavor journeys, and treat moments.

Punches for the core habit—Points for spend.


  Case study

Home Improvement & Hardware (Chains)

Cashier scans a child’s Loyalty Stamp Card QR at a bright toy store checkout

Hardware/Home Improvement Chain - Project-based rewards, contractor/pro accounts, tiered perks (Pro/Elite), and category bonuses (paint, tools, lumber). Cash back rewards, store-credits, “miss you” reactivation, birthday specials and flash promotions.

Casino, Slots & Gaming

Guests playing slot machines while a customer shows a casino rewards app on a smartphone

Drive play with a modern rewards program—tier perks, instant comps, and offers triggered by check-ins

Case study

Multi-Location Loyalty — FAQs

Points are the recommended default for franchise, chain, multi-unit teams because they support tiered perks and flexible earn rules (by spend, SKU groups, categories, or actions). If you prefer simplicity, switch to cashback—or run a hybrid program combining both.
Members automatically advance based on your rules (e.g., rolling 12‑month spend, lifetime points, or visit counts). You can set advancement/demotion windows and assign tier benefits like point multipliers, exclusive rewards, or early access.
Yes. Preferred Patron supports plastic gift card processing and virtual eGift cards, including balance checks, reloads, and promotional bonuses.
Members can use the Patron Loyalty mobile app and the My Rewards online portal to enroll, check balances, redeem rewards, update preferences, and respond to campaigns.
Yes. In addition to your own rewards, you can offer instant download digital rewards from a diverse catalog (e.g., Amazon, Mastercard, Visa, Starbucks, Walmart, and more).
The Growth edition is multi‑location capable and includes 1 location per license. You can add locations as you scale while managing roles, permissions, and shared rules.
The default term is a 1‑year agreement. A No Lock‑In (Cancel Anytime) option is available at a higher monthly rate. There is a $500 one‑time setup per client.
Yes. We can import members, balances, and basic attributes from CSV/exports and help you validate a clean cutover.
Packages, coupons, birthdays, anniversaries, “miss you,” thank you, best member, referrals, fundraisers, surveys, review collection, mystery codes/boosters, and more. See Promotions & Marketing Strategies for examples.