Preferred Patron
Preferred Patron: A low-cost entry plan with a broad loyalty toolkit for small restaurant groups. Ranked #9 of 25 in Restaurant Loyalty Software by our editors (8.4/10); pricing: Paid; best for small restaurants wanting low-cost breadth.
At a glance
- Editor score8.4 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forSmall restaurants wanting low-cost breadth
- Free planNo
- Paid from$29/mo
- Points rewardsYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- $29-per-month annual-billing entry plan for 1–3 locations
- Supports points, stamps, tiers, cashback, referrals, and win-back automation
- Offers POS integrations, REST API, webhooks, apps, and gift card management
Where it doesn't
- Published prices use annual agreements paid monthly
- Month-to-month terms add 40% to published pricing
- POS integrations are limited to selected platforms
Our verdict on Preferred Patron
Preferred Patron is a cloud-based loyalty and retention platform for restaurants, bars, pubs, grills, hospitality businesses, and multi-location brands. It combines points, rewards, digital stamp cards, cashback, tiers, targeted promotions, automated email and SMS marketing, mobile member access, gift cards, reporting, and referral acknowledgements. The Small Business plan is designed for small businesses and independents with 1–3 locations, while the Growth plans add deeper program controls for expanding operations.
Pricing is structured around annual agreements paid monthly, according to the vendor’s pricing page. Small Business costs $29 per month and includes SMS and email marketing, plus scalable member capacity. Growth Core costs $199 per location per month and adds digital rewards, bonus point boosters, multiple reward programs, win-back automation, referral acknowledgements, and a REST transaction API. Growth Plus costs $249 per location per month and adds an advanced points engine, program tiers, coupons, survey and review collection, and additional integration options. Growth Max costs $299 per location per month and adds Patron Outreach for non-members, unlimited program tiers, cashback earning rules, webhooks, and multi-location discounts. Month-to-month terms add 40%.
Its platform fit is broader than a basic digital punch-card tool. Preferred Patron supports web, iOS, Android, and API access, with integrations for Lightspeed X-Series, Square POS, QuickBooks Online, PostcardMania, and ActiveCampaign. REST API and webhook options provide another route for custom connections and multi-location customer management. The product suits independent restaurants and growing groups that want loyalty, marketing automation, and gift cards in one system. Businesses seeking a free plan, a self-service free trial, or a narrower low-complexity rewards tool should look elsewhere.
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Preferred Patron pricing
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Preferred Patron fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $29/mo |
| Points rewards | Yes |
| Membership programs | Yes |
| Offer campaigns | Yes |
| Referral rewards | Yes |
| Restaurant POS integrations | Yes |
| Location limit | 3 locations |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Lightspeed X-Series, Square POS, QuickBooks Online, PostcardMania, ActiveCampaign, REST API … See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | preferredpatron.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Preferred Patron integrations
Preferred Patron lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Lightspeed X-Series
- Square POS
- QuickBooks Online
- PostcardMania
- ActiveCampaign
- REST API
- Webhooks
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Alternatives to Preferred Patron
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- IncentivioA broad loyalty and guest engagement system for multi-location restaurant brands.9.2
- ThanxA data-rich loyalty platform for restaurant brands that need advanced lifecycle marketing.9.1
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