When the paper card is enough
If you have few regulars and don't want anything else to keep track of, a paper card is cheap and simple. What you miss are the numbers: how many guests come back, and when.
Paper card, loyalty app or POS loyalty? An honest comparison
Most cafés handle regulars and reviews in one of four ways. Here is what each one gives you – and where Foodians is not the best fit.
| Feature | Paper stamp card | Stamp card app | Loyalty in the POS | Review plaque | Foodians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No app for the guest | Yes | Varies | Varies | Yes | Yes |
| Works without switching POS | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| See how many guests come back | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Stamps or points automatically on payment | No | Varies | Yes | No | No |
| Private feedback to the owner | No | No | Varies | No | Yes |
| Google review button | No | No | Varies | Yes | Yes |
| Menu with allergens | No | No | Varies | No | Yes |
| Wi‑Fi password for guests | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Card in Apple/Google Wallet | No | Yes | Varies | No | Coming |
| Typical cost | Printing | Monthly fee | Monthly fee, often a transaction fee | One-time purchase | 399–699 kr/month excl. VAT |
The columns describe common setups in each category, not specific products. Individual products differ, so check with the supplier.
When loyalty in the POS is the right choice
If you're switching POS anyway, built-in loyalty with points on payment can be the smoothest option, because nobody has to scan anything. Foodians fits when you want to keep the till you have.
When a review plaque is enough
If all you want is a link to Google, a plaque does the job. Foodians adds private feedback, so an unhappy guest has somewhere to go before a public review – and the same tag carries the stamp card, menu and Wi‑Fi.
Where Foodians isn't the best today
We'd rather you knew before you start:
- No automatic stamping on payment – staff scan the card.
- No integration with your POS yet.
- Apple and Google Wallet cards are not switched on yet.
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