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How do I launch a restaurant loyalty program in 15 minutes?
Written by PEKO Team.Last updated: 07/02/2026.
Pick a template, upload your menu (AI OCR handles the rest), generate a Zalo OA / QR sign-up flow, and print one table-top QR. Most PEKO operators are accepting their first loyalty sign-up within 15 minutes of starting.
Published: 05/01/2026
Modern F&B loyalty platforms have collapsed setup time from weeks to minutes. The traditional path — pick vendor, integrate POS, design rewards, train staff, launch — used to run 4–8 weeks. With AI templates and OCR, it now ships in a single sitting.
Below is the exact 15-minute sequence we see most PEKO operators follow on day one.
Minutes 0–3 — pick a template
Choose by vertical (café, restaurant, pub, bakery, etc.). The template ships with proven default reward structures and message copy you can tweak later.
Minutes 3–7 — upload your menu
Snap a photo of your menu or PDF; AI OCR extracts items, prices, and modifiers. This is what powers personalised AI recommendations later.
Minutes 7–11 — set first reward + sign-up flow
Default to a small free item on first sign-up (free coffee, free side). Generate a Zalo OA QR + a fallback web QR for non-Zalo customers.
Minutes 11–15 — turn on AI win-back, print QR
Toggle AI win-back on (default cadence works for 80% of venues). Print one A5 table-top QR, place at the till. Done — first sign-ups land within hours.
FAQ
Do I need to integrate my POS first?
No. PEKO works alongside any POS or none at all. Integration adds richer data later but is not required to launch.
What if I don't speak English?
PEKO ships in 10 languages including Vietnamese, Bahasa, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, and both Chinese variants — full UI and AI message generation.
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Subscription loyalty vs points — which fits a café better?
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Average Order Value (AOV)
Average Order Value (AOV) is the average amount a customer spends per transaction at your restaurant or café over a defined period.