Doorcount idea sheet · srchambercommerce.com/ideas/bring-a-friend

A bring-a-friend thank-you

Regulars are your best advertising; give them a simple way to bring someone along.

Steps

Print a card a regular can hand to a friend, with a line for the regular's first name.
Give both people the same small thank-you when the friend comes in.
Keep the offer the same for everyone and print the end date on the card.
Thank the regular in person when their card comes back.

Friend cards brought back.

Some licensed professions limit referral rewards. If yours is licensed, check your licensing board's rules first.

Set one hour a week when anyone can bring a question; the answer costs nothing and builds trust.

People who work nearby have a short lunch break; a fast, fixed option that fits inside it gives them a reason to come.

Put gift cards on the counter well before the holidays and make them easy to buy as a last-minute present.