“We’re proud to have cultivated an environment where we empower our employees to own projects fully and collaborate often,” said Ed Eger, CEO of Rewards Network. “It’s no question that the restaurant industry has been hit especially hard since the onset of COVID-19, but the fact that our employees are continually committed to advocating for restaurants, sharing resources and awarding grants to help local businesses during this challenging time is a testament to the company’s DNA.”

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About Rewards Network

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Rewards Network is a privately held fintech company powering the largest card-linked dining rewards programs in the United States and providing financial and marketing services to thousands of restaurants nationally. Since 1984, Rewards Network has offered its dining programs in partnership with major airlines, hotel chains, and other leading loyalty marketing programs in the country. Our millions of members include guests who spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually at participating restaurants and in return, earn cash back, airline miles, hotel points, college savings, fuel discounts, and retail savings. For more information, visit www.RewardsNetwork.com.

About Built In

Working in tech is a way of life. Built In helps people live it with purpose. Across the most vibrant tech hubs in the US, Built In helps tech professionals stay on top of tech news and trends, expand their networks and carve out futures at companies they believe in. Built In attracts a niche audience of 1 million tech professionals every month and, in 2019, the company hit a milestone, serving 1,100 companies annually. Built In recently launched BuiltIn.com, a national hub for tech trend coverage and resources to help professionals grow in their careers.

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This newly launched Restaurant Rally Double Rewards promotion will support the efforts of local restaurants across the country to re-open for dine-in traffic in accordance with local rules after the COVID-19 shutdown. It also furthers Prodege’s mission to “Create Rewarding Moments” for the 500,000 active members of its Upromise rewards program, who are families across America committed to saving for their children’s education.

Members participating in the Upromise Dining program operated in partnership with Rewards Network now earn 5% cash back rewards (up from 2.5%) on their entire bill (including meal, drinks, and tip) at more than 10,000 restaurants coast to coast. For those paying with the Upromise Mastercard, these cash back rewards are now 10% (up from 5%). Upromise automatically delivers the rewards directly to each member’s Upromise account.

“As the COVID-19 pandemic challenges many small businesses nationwide, we are excited to launch this Restaurant Rally Double Rewards promotion and do our part to help the mom-and-pop diners and independent local restaurants drive traffic, whether outdoor dining, take-out or delivery, as the COVID-19 shutdown evolves in many areas. We also love introducing new savings opportunities to our Upromise members to help them reach their college savings goals faster,” says Chuck Davis, CEO & Chairman.

Use our restaurant search to see participating restaurants in your area. To apply for a Upromise Mastercard, Apply Now.

About Prodege, LLC

Prodege (pro-dé-gée) is an internet and media company that is dedicated to “creating rewarding moments” for its members by rewarding them with more than $1.7 billion in cash rewards and free gift cards since inception. Prodege is comprised of leading consumer brands — Swagbucks, MyPoints, ShopAtHome, InboxDollars, MyGiftCardsPlus, CouponCause, and Upromise — which deliver engaging content and valuable savings and rewards to more than 120 million members worldwide. Prodege’s complementary suite of business solutions helps merchants and brands boost engagement with consumers by making it easy to gather insights, listen to their audience, and gain further exposure to drive brand loyalty. Visit http://www.prodege.com for more information.

About Upromise

As a part of the Prodege family, Upromise provides unique opportunities for consumers to earn cash back rewards for spending, shopping, dining out, and other activities, and then automatically deposits those rewards as contributions to any linked bank account or 529 Plan education savings account. Those contributions can be invested and will grow tax-free over the years, and then can be withdrawn tax-free for qualified education expenses. Visit http://www.upromise.com for more information.

About Rewards Network

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Rewards Network is a privately held fintech company powering the largest card-linked dining rewards programs in the United States and providing financial and marketing services to thousands of restaurants nationally. Rewards Network offers its dining programs in partnership with Upromise and major airlines, hotel chains, and other leading loyalty marketing programs in the country. Our millions of members include diners who spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually at participating restaurants and in return, earn cash back, airline miles, hotel points, college savings, fuel discounts, and retail savings. For more information, please visit http://www.rewardsnetwork.com.

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To enter the contest, restaurants will have to complete a short survey by December 4. Submissions will be primarily judged on 150-word maximum responses to the following questions within the survey:

1. What do you think your restaurant means to your community?
2. How would you use the $10,000?

An internal committee of Rewards Network employees will review submissions, with the final winner selection decided by three employees from a cross-section of Rewards Network’s marketing, sales, and operations teams, all of whom are highly qualified professionals dedicated to local restaurant marketing and finance. The committee will choose and notify the winners on December 18 and will be announced publicly in January 2021.

“Restaurant owners have shown us the power of resilience and will likely face a rough road ahead for the next few months,” said Linda Bartman, CMO at Rewards Network. “We’re excited to launch this giveaway as an opportunity for us to be able to provide some financial support to the winning restaurants during the potentially tough winter months.”

To learn more about the Restaurant Resilient $50K Giveaway and for complete contest rules and guidelines, please visit here. Restaurants can also find additional resources on Rewards Network’s blog including tips for how to prepare for the holiday season during COVID-19.

About Rewards Network

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Rewards Network is a privately held fintech company powering the largest card-linked dining rewards programs in the United States and providing financial and marketing services to thousands of restaurants nationally.

Since 1984, Rewards Network has offered its dining programs in partnership with major airlines, hotel chains, and other leading loyalty marketing programs in the country. Our millions of members include guests who spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually at participating restaurants and in return, earn cash back, airline miles, hotel points, college savings, fuel discounts, and retail savings. For more information, visit RewardsNetwork.com.

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Rewards Network and Womply are now aiding restaurants in securing a PPP loan at no cost to them. Womply helped more than 50,000 businesses get their PPP loans in 2020, and are now partnering with Rewards Network to help restaurants streamline the application process to secure their 2021 PPP loan before funds dry up.

“We want to do our part in helping our community of nearly 12,000 restaurant partners, and the broader industry, during this challenging time,” said Steve Fusco, President of Rewards Network. “In 2020 we created several resources to help restaurants manage their businesses, and now our partnership with Womply will help restaurants get ahead by swiftly applying for and obtaining the new PPP loans they need.”

“We’re excited to kick off our partnership with Rewards Network in an effort to make it easier for restaurants to submit for the new round of PPP loans, as we understand it can be an overwhelming process,” said Toby Scammell, CEO of Womply. “We look forward to seeing many Rewards Network restaurants taking advantage of this partnership really soon, while bringing more awareness of our streamlined application solution to the restaurant industry.”

This partnership will also provide a free, six-month Womply Pro subscription ($774 value), and no-fee processing with Womply Pay (up to $226 in savings) for approved loan applicants. For more information on Rewards Network and Womply’s partnership including pricing and terms, please visit https://www.womply.com/rewardsnetwork/. Rewards Network has compiled additional COVID-related resources for restaurants here.

About Rewards Network

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Rewards Network is a privately held fintech company powering the largest card-linked dining rewards programs in the United States and providing financial and marketing services to thousands of restaurants nationally.

Since 1984, Rewards Network has offered its dining programs in partnership with major airlines, hotel chains, and other leading loyalty marketing programs in the country. Our millions of members include guests who spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually at participating restaurants and in return, earn cash back, airline miles, hotel points, college savings, fuel discounts, and retail savings. For more information, visit RewardsNetwork.com.

About Womply

Womply’s mission is to help small businesses thrive in a digital world. Founded in 2011, Womply is the leading provider of data and software to local businesses and the top software partner to the payments industry. Our AI-powered data platform powers our CRM and marketing software, which serves more than 450,000 small businesses in every corner of America. In addition, Womply’s data platform helps innovative developers create more powerful software for businesses and consumers alike. To learn more, visit www.womply.com or email info@womply.com.

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“We take pride in creating a culture where we give folks the opportunity to grow, learn and challenge themselves in a fast paced, growth business,” said Ed Eger, CEO of Rewards Network. “Bringing together like-minded individuals passionate about seeing local restaurants succeed is what makes our DNA so unique.”

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Maria Christopoulos Katris, CEO and Co-Founder of Built In, said: “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our 2020 honorees. Built In aims to change lives by connecting talented tech professionals with jobs they were born to do. These companies have become part of that mission because they stand for more than just the work they’re doing. They stand for their people and purpose.”

About Rewards Network

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Rewards Network is a privately held fintech company powering the largest card-linked dining rewards programs in the United States and providing financial and marketing services to thousands of restaurants nationally. Since 1984, Rewards Network has offered its dining programs in partnership with major airlines, hotel chains, and other leading loyalty marketing programs in the country. Our millions of members include guests who spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually at participating restaurants and in return, earn cash back, airline miles, hotel points, college savings, fuel discounts, and retail savings. For more information, visit www.RewardsNetwork.com.

About Built In

Working in tech is a way of life. Built In helps people live it with purpose. Across the most vibrant tech hubs in the US, Built In helps tech professionals stay on top of tech news and trends, expand their networks and carve out futures at companies they believe in. Built In attracts a niche audience of 1 million tech professionals every month and, in 2019, the company hit a milestone, serving 1,100 companies annually. Built In recently launched BuiltIn.com, a national hub for tech trend coverage and resources to help professionals grow in their careers.

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Rakuten members can start earning 5% Cash Back today when they dine at participating restaurants nationwide. Members simply link a personal credit or debit card in the Rakuten app and then use the same card to pay when they dine at a participating restaurant. Cash Back accrues automatically in Rakuten and is awarded on a quarterly basis to members.

Rakuten Dining is the newest addition to Rakuten’s commitment to delivering rewards for everyday purchases, whether online, in-store or on-demand services – all via the app. The new Dining program brings together Rewards Network’s extensive directory of restaurants and Rakuten In Store Network to offer Cash Back on dining experiences. Having this resource available on mobile devices allows consumers to easily search restaurants when deciding where to eat and earn even more rewards whenever and wherever they are.

“To achieve our goal of offering members Cash Back on more everyday experiences like eating out with the family, it was only natural to partner with Rewards Network. This collaboration will drive more visits to restaurants and create immediate scale for Rakuten Dining and our everyday rewards program,” said Amit Patel, CEO of Rakuten Americas and Rakuten Rewards. “Our members will be thrilled to start earning Cash Back on an incredible variety of dining experiences at restaurants across the country.”

“We are thrilled to add Rakuten to our roster of national loyalty partners as the addition of their 13 million membership base will immediately help drive more diners to our network of restaurants,” said Ed Eger, CEO of Rewards Network. “Restaurants are embracing digital loyalty programs because they enhance dining frequency, grow revenue and create additional marketing opportunities to activate diners. Partnering with Rakuten instantly creates more awareness for our restaurants and gives Rakuten members great new ways to earn rewards in their everyday lives.”

The Rewards Network platform features verified reviews from enrolled members that help diners locate and choose restaurants they will love, adding a unique dimension to digital loyalty. Verified reviews are an invaluable sales driver for network restaurants, as confirmed in a recent study in which 84 percent of consumers said that they trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations.

Rakuten is a simple way to earn Cash Back on virtually everything you buy and for on-demand services. In the last 20 years, the company has paid more than $1.5 billion in Cash Back on purchases from thousands of retailers and online services, making it the largest loyalty program of its kind. Membership is always free at Rakuten.com.

Rakuten Dining is available now only on the Rakuten app for iOS devices and coming soon for Android devices. Download the Rakuten app at Rakuten.com/mobile.

For more information about Rakuten Dining, visit: Rakuten.com/dining.htm.

About Rewards Network

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Rewards Network is a privately held fintech company powering the largest card-linked dining rewards programs in the United States and providing financial and marketing services to thousands of restaurants nationally.

Since 1984, Rewards Network has offered its dining programs in partnership with major airlines, hotel chains, and other leading loyalty marketing programs in the country. Our millions of members include guests who spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually at participating restaurants and in return, earn cash back, airline miles, hotel points, college savings, fuel discounts, and retail savings. For more information, visit RewardsNetwork.com.

About Rakuten

Rakuten is a leading e-commerce company that enhances the way people shop by offering Cash Back, deals and rewards. Founded in 1999, Rakuten has grown to become the go-to shopping destination for consumers, having paid out more than $1.5 billion in Cash Back to its 13 million members. The company also operates ShopStyle, a leading fashion discovery destination, and Cartera Commerce, a top rewards platform for airlines and banks. For more information, visit www.rakuten.com.

Rakuten® is a registered trademark of Rakuten, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. © 2019 Ebates Inc. dba Rakuten. All rights reserved.

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In the newly created role of Vice President, corporate development, Ed will be creating and implementing strategic initiatives to drive new business. He will join the company’s senior leadership team, and will jointly report to Ed Eger, CEO of Rewards Network, and Shane Kern, CFO.

“I am pleased to welcome Ed to our executive team and look forward to working with him to drive new business efforts,” said Ed Eger. “He will be focused on scaling Rewards Network through strategic acquisition and other inorganic partnership opportunities. His experience will add great value for our restaurants, who are always looking for more guests, and for our members, who seek multiple options for dining and earning rewards.”

Lang’s significant experience in corporate and business development spans the travel, mobility, ecommerce, and technology industries. He most recently served as head of business development for Zipcar. Prior to that, he led corporate and business development at TripAdvisor, where he successfully acquired, invested in, and partnered with over 25 companies.

“I am extremely excited to be joining the Rewards Network team,” said Ed Lang. “The company has a strong position in the industry and an impressive track record. This is the perfect moment to complement organic growth and the product roadmap with acquisitions and partnerships.”

Since being acquired by TowerBrook Capital Partners in October 2017, Rewards Network has built on its long-standing position as the leading provider of local restaurant loyalty and financing solutions to expand its offerings to a wider network of consumers and merchants.

Lang joins Rewards Network’s other recent leadership hires: Steve Fusco as President, Andrei Utkin as Chief Marketing Officer, Kevin Dulsky as Senior Vice President, business development and partnerships, James Roedding as Vice President, data and product. Steve, Andrei, Kevin, and James bring a wealth of experience in scaling technology-enabled consumer and business services from prior senior positions at Citi, PayPal, Capital One, Lyft, and McKinsey.

For more information about Rewards Network and its senior leadership team, visit: http://www.rewardsnetwork.com.

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Kevin Dulsky joined Rewards Network as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Partnerships in December 2018. Kevin brings over 20 years of experience driving growth through strategic partnerships and mobile integrations for leading technology companies such as PayPal, Lyft, and Nokia. Kevin will continue to be based in the San Francisco Bay area, and will work across the company’s nationwide network of partners and restaurants.

Over the last few years, Kevin has commercialized innovation and launched partnerships that generated long-term strategic value as an advisor to various start-ups, including MaxPoint Interactive, eBay, and Lighthouse. He will leverage this experience to expand Rewards Network’s strategic partnerships, benefiting the company’s consumers and restaurants.

“I look forward to working with Kevin as he leads our partner team to deliver greater engagement and scale in every aspect of our business. We are fortunate to have a seasoned executive with great experience leading this important aspect of our overall growth strategy,” said CEO Ed Eger. The new hire comes as Rewards Network builds on its 23 existing strategic partnerships with some of the leading consumer brands in the U.S.

Since being acquired by TowerBrook Capital Partners, L.P. in October 2017, Rewards Network has built on its longstanding position as the leading provider of local restaurant loyalty and financing solutions to expand its offerings to a wider network of consumers and merchants.

Kevin joins Rewards Network’s other recent leadership hires: Steve Fusco as President, Andrei Utkin as Chief Marketing Officer, and James Roedding as Senior Director, Strategy and Product. Between them, Steve, Andrei, and James bring a wealth of experience in scaling technology-enabled consumer and business services from prior senior positions at Citi, PayPal, Capital One and McKinsey.

For more information about Rewards Network and its senior leadership team, visit: http://www.rewardsnetwork.com.

About Rewards Network

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Rewards Network is a privately held fintech company powering the largest card-linked dining rewards programs in the United States and providing financial and marketing services to thousands of restaurants nationally.

Rewards Network offers its dining programs in partnership with major airlines, hotel chains, and other leading loyalty marketing programs in the country. Our millions of members include diners who spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually at participating restaurants and in return, earn cash back, airline miles, hotel points, college savings, fuel discounts, and retail savings. For more information, please visit http://www.rewardsnetwork.com.

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“We are delighted to partner with JetBlue and to offers its TrueBlue members the opportunity to earn TrueBlue points for dining in 11,000 great restaurants nationwide,” said Dan Kazan, CEO of Rewards Network. “TrueBlue members are among the most loyal in the industry, and we are excited to provide them a new way to earn TrueBlue points.”

“We are excited to partner with Rewards Network to offer another option to TrueBlue members: TrueBlue Dining,” said Whitnee Hawthorne, Manager, Marketing Partnerships, JetBlue. “Rewards Network offers unique opportunities for our most loyal customers to earn TrueBlue points while dining at a nationwide network of leading restaurants.”

Individuals can learn more and enroll in TrueBlue Dining by visiting truebluedining.com. TrueBlue members who enroll in the TrueBlue Dining program, will earn one point for every dollar they spend at more than 11,000 participating program restaurants, bars, and clubs nationwide. Members simply register their credit or debit cards, then pay using those cards for their meals at program restaurants — automatically earning rewards in the process. The process is simple and seamless, with no additional loyalty cards to remember.

Mosaic members have extra incentive to dine. Every dollar spent at participating restaurants will earn them two points, doubling the standard rewards for dining.

About JetBlue Airways

JetBlue is New York’s Hometown Airline and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Los Angeles (Long Beach), Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries more than 32 million customers a year to 91 cities in the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America with an average of 875 daily flights. For more information, please visit JetBlue.com.

About Rewards Network

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Rewards Network powers the leading dining rewards programs in the United States. Thousands of restaurants benefit from the financial and marketing services provided by the company, which include the provision of capital and numerous promotional programs via email, mobile, and social media.

Rewards Network offers its dining programs in partnership with major airlines, hotel chains, and other leading loyalty marketing programs in the country, with more than one billion rewards distributed annually. Our millions of members include diners who spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually at participating restaurants and in return, earn airline miles, hotel points, college savings, fuel discounts, and retail savings. For more information, please visit RewardsNetwork.com, follow us on Twitter at @RewardsNetwork, or phone (312) 521-6767.

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“We are doing nothing short of transforming the business,” said Ed Eger, CEO of Rewards Network. “We are modernizing our technology stack and product experiences, and we are becoming more data driven in our approach to marketing. I am thrilled to welcome Steve, Andrei and John to Rewards Network to help us capture the tremendous opportunity we have to continue to build our network of premier loyalty brands, rewards members, and restaurants.”

Prior to joining Rewards Network as President, Steve Fusco served as Vice President and General Manager of Global Distribution at PayPal, leading a global team responsible for technology platform and marketplace partnerships. Previously, he served in several executive roles at Citigroup in both the credit card and retail banking businesses.

“Rewards Network has been a leader in this space for decades, and I believe our scale and unique assets have placed us at a real inflection point,” Fusco said. “The investments that we are making in people, product, and technology are helping our 11,000 restaurants grow and thrive by connecting them to over 17 million high-quality diners across the United States. Our customers spend more to earn rewards, and our restaurants reap the benefit.”

Andrei Utkin joined Rewards Network from Insureon, where he served as CMO. He previously oversaw loyalty and rewards marketing at Capital One and brings strong experience in data-driven marketing to Rewards Network.

In his role as Chief Marketing Officer, Utkin is responsible for strategy, development, and implementation of all marketing programs impacting new member enrollment, member engagement, and restaurant acquisition and retention.

“At Rewards Network, we have the opportunity to transform our sales force and marketing organization to fuel truly exponential growth,” said Utkin. “Rewards Network is primed to take full advantage of the host of analytical, digital and customer relationship management tools we have at our disposal to deliver the greatest amount of value to our restaurants and our diners.”

John Shahin brings deep experience in sales leadership and technology to his role as Vice President of Sales for the Northeast Division. Prior to Rewards Network, Shahin spent two decades at Citigroup, most recently leading the national sales team for Citigold Private Client.

These three hires come during the first year of Ed Eger’s tenure as CEO. Eger joined Rewards Network in 2017 after positions as President and CEO of OANDA Corporation, General Manager of the Americas at PayPal, and CEO of Citigroup’s International Cards business.

As Rewards Network continues to grow, the company is investing in several key areas, including technology, marketing, and sales. For a full list of career opportunities, visit https://www.rewardsnetwork.com/careers/.

About Rewards Network

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Rewards Network is a leading provider of restaurant marketing programs. Founded in 1984, the company connects 17 million consumers, 11,000 restaurants, and more than 20 of the world’s most recognizable rewards brands in a powerful network spanning the entire United States. Thousands of restaurants benefit from the financial and marketing services provided by the company, which include the provision of capital and numerous promotional programs via email, mobile, and social media.

Rewards Network offers its dining programs in partnership with major airlines, hotel chains, and other leading loyalty marketing programs in the country. Our millions of members include diners who spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually at participating restaurants and in return, earn airline miles, hotel points, college savings, fuel discounts, and retail savings. For more information, please visit http://www.rewardsnetwork.com or follow us on Twitter at @RewardsNetwork.

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