# Mobile Punchcard Rewards Perka Lets Users Earn Rewards at Their Favorite Local Businesses By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-06-22 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchcard References: [perka](https://perka.com) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/perka/id428620381?mt=8) Modeled after traditional punchcards -- commonly used to earn coffee shop rewards -- Perka is a [mobile loyalty app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inapp-rewards) that is designed to help users access persk at their favorite local businesses. In addition to earning freebies at restaurants or [coffee shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheres-the-beans), users can also unlock coupons that they can use towards fitness classes and beauty treatments at their favorite salon. While similar branded platforms support one specific company, Perka aims to support a multitude of local businesses while ensuring that its users are able to save money while unlocking perks that suit their interests and lifestyle needs. The beacon-powered platform requires users to mention their first name at participating locations in order to [earn rewards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fidme), making its loyalty model one step more convenient than those of competitors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile Loyalty Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a mobile loyalty app that supports multiple local businesses and offers personalized rewards based on user interests. - **Beacon Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize beacon technology to streamline the loyalty model, allowing users to earn rewards simply by visiting participating locations without any manual interactions. - **Multitude of Perks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that offers a wide range of perks beyond food and beverages, such as discounts on fitness classes, beauty treatments, and other lifestyle needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide mobile app development services focused on creating loyalty apps for local businesses, helping them engage and reward their customers. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement loyalty programs powered by beacon technology in retail stores, enhancing customer experience and driving repeat purchases. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with fitness studios and wellness centers to develop loyalty programs that offer perks and discounts on classes, treatments, and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Discount Retailer Rewards Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poundland-1.md) - [Digital Loyalty Customer Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loyalty-customer-cards.md) - [QSR Rewards Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-pizza-kitchen-1.md) - [Coffee-Focused Rewards Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-human-bean.md) - [Dine-In Loyalty Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lynq-app.md) - [Bakery-Café Loyalty Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pb-rewards-program.md) - [Consolidated Rewards Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consolidated-rewards-apps.md) - [Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopy-loyalty.md) - [Poke Bowl Restaurant Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokeworks-app.md)