Forge

Paid#30 of 34 in Restaurant Marketing Software

Forge: Forge combines branded loyalty, ordering, memberships, and targeted restaurant marketing. Ranked #30 of 34 in Restaurant Marketing Software by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for restaurants wanting branded loyalty and ordering.

6.5/10★★★☆☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  6.5 / 10
• Pricing
  Pricing on request
• Best for
  Restaurants wanting branded loyalty and ordering
• Campaign channels
  Email_sms
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Branded points, rewards, VIP memberships, and restaurant ordering
  • AI-assisted marketing with loyalty-app customer targeting
  • POS integrations with Square, Toast, and Clover

• Where it doesn't

  • Restaurant-facing pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Onboarding is partner-led rather than self-serve
  • POS connectivity is centered on Square, Toast, and Clover

Our verdict on Forge

Forge is a social-commerce and loyalty platform for restaurant hospitality brands. It brings branded loyalty programs, points and rewards, in-app ordering, VIP memberships, restaurant check-ins, and personalized rewards into a connected customer experience. Restaurants can use loyalty-app data for customer targeting, while consumers can discover partner restaurants, check in, earn points, and redeem rewards through Forge’s mobile applications. Web, iOS, and Android support gives the product reach across browser and mobile experiences.

Its strongest fit is for restaurant groups that want loyalty and ordering to work together rather than operate as separate tools. AI-assisted marketing supports customer engagement, while the category capabilities include audience segmentation and email and SMS campaign channels. POS connectivity with Square, Toast, and Clover can connect restaurant operations with loyalty and ordering workflows. This combination gives Forge a focused restaurant ecosystem, with features designed around repeat visits, rewards, memberships, and personalized customer interactions.

According to the published commercial model, restaurant partnerships are handled through a demo and application process, with partner-led onboarding instead of publicly listed restaurant software plans. That approach may suit brands seeking a guided relationship, but it is less convenient for teams that want to compare plans and start independently. Forge should appeal to restaurants prioritizing branded loyalty, memberships, ordering, and targeted engagement. Teams seeking a broader platform outside restaurant hospitality, or a self-serve purchasing path with publicly displayed tiers, may prefer an alternative.

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Forge pricing

Forge fact sheet

Forge integrations

Forge lists 3 integrations on its own site.

• Square
• Toast
• Clover

Alternatives to Forge

• AppfrontA broad restaurant marketing stack for brands managing ordering, loyalty, and campaigns.9.4
• Bloom IntelligenceA data-focused restaurant marketing platform with attribution, automation, and guest intelligence.9.3
• ReeloA broad restaurant CRM with a free entry point and paid automation, loyalty, and feedback tools.9.2

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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