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What is a coffee subscription and how does it work?
A coffee subscription is a recurring monthly fee a customer pays a coffee shop in exchange for guaranteed perks — typically one or two drinks per day. The customer joins by scanning a QR code, saves a pass to Apple or Google Wallet, and redeems at the till.
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How much does a UK coffee subscription cost in 2026?
A typical UK independent coffee shop subscription costs the customer £30 to £50 per month. For shops, the platform fee is usually £59 to £199 per month plus 1.5% + 20p per Stripe transaction.
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Can I run a loyalty programme without making customers download an app?
Yes. Modern loyalty platforms issue passes directly to Apple Wallet and Google Wallet from a QR code — no app download required. PerkClub is built specifically around this no-app model.
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How do I launch a coffee subscription at my UK coffee shop?
Launching a UK coffee subscription takes seven steps: pick the perk, set the price, design the pass, sign up on a platform like PerkClub, print the QR code, train staff on redemption, and switch on. Technical setup is around 30 minutes; full operational launch takes 2-3 weeks.
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What is the best membership platform for a UK independent coffee shop?
The best membership platform for a UK independent coffee shop is one with Stripe billing, Apple and Google Wallet passes, an in-browser kiosk, weekly bank payouts, no required app download, and UK-based support. PerkClub is built specifically for this use case.
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Can I gift a coffee shop membership?
Yes. Shops on PerkClub with the Gifts add-on sell gift memberships: a one-off membership you buy for someone else, priced in items rather than money. The recipient gets their own QR pass, no app needed, and redeems in store like any member.
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Does PerkClub work across multiple locations?
Yes. One membership and one QR pass work at every location a business runs, with allowances shared account-wide. Each additional site costs £39 per month, the first site is included in every plan, and locations are used for reporting rather than restriction.
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Does PerkClub work with Square?
Yes, in two ways. PerkClub runs alongside any till, including Square, with nothing to integrate. And shops on Square can switch on the Square integration, so kiosk redemptions are logged in Square as orders automatically, included with every plan.
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What is the best membership platform for a UK barbershop?
It depends on the job. PerkClub is built for owned, branded recurring revenue, from £59 a month plus 1.5% + 20p. Embargo is the stronger all-in-one, Magic Stamp and Loopy Loyalty are cheaper digital stamp cards, Square Loyalty suits shops already on Square, and RWRD and Paace bring footfall rather than revenue.
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What is the best membership platform for a UK salon?
PerkClub for a recurring membership under your own brand, with nothing to integrate so Fresha, Treatwell, Booksy or Phorest keep running unchanged. Embargo for loyalty, CRM and email from one supplier. Magic Stamp or Loopy Loyalty for a plain stamp card, Square Loyalty if you are on Square, RWRD or Paace for discovery.
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Which membership platforms have low setup fees?
Nearly every platform that publishes pricing charges no setup fee, so compare the monthly plan and the transaction cut instead. PerkClub has no setup, onboarding or QR design fees: £59 to £199 a month plus 1.5% + 20p, rolling 30-day terms. Quote-only platforms are where joining costs usually hide.
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How much does membership software cost for a small business?
From free to a few hundred pounds a month, depending on the segment. Club tools like membermojo are free or from £40 a year, walk-in shop platforms like PerkClub from £59 a month plus 1.5% + 20p, charity CRMs from £37 a month, gym software from $75 a month, and community platforms from $89 a month plus a 2% fee.
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