# Rewards Network

> Rewards Network connects U.S. restaurants with consumers through partner loyalty programs, including airline miles, hotel points, and cash back. Its transaction-based marketing service combines restaurant discovery, verified reviews, and guest analytics; optional funding products purchase future card receivables. In January 2026, the company reported more than 21,000 restaurant customers and 25 million enrolled cardmembers.

- **Founded:** 1984
- **Headquarters:** Chicago, United States
- **Founders:** Melvin Chasen (Founder)
- **Products:** Marketing Services, Dining Credits, Premier Restaurant Funding, Restaurant dashboard, Verified guest reviews
- **Notable:** Reported more than 21,000 restaurant customers and 25 million enrolled cardmembers in January 2026., The current newsroom reports more than 40 national loyalty brands and $3.6 billion cumulatively funded to restaurants., The January 2026 leadership announcement reported a 300% revenue increase and 400% profitability increase under Edmond Eger, without disclosing current absolute financials.

## Products & services

- **Marketing Services** — Transaction-based promotion through partner loyalty dining programs, using email, websites, and apps to reach rewards-motivated diners.
- **Dining Credits** — Optional merchant cash advance purchasing future credit card receivables; collection is tied to spending by Rewards Network dining members.
- **Premier Restaurant Funding** — Optional funding based on total credit card sales, with remittances from all credit card sales and marketing included.
- **Restaurant dashboard** — Sales reporting, customer spending patterns, new-versus-returning guest insights, and financial and marketing management tools.
- **Verified guest reviews** — Purchase-verified restaurant feedback, review analytics, and tools for responding to guests.

## Achievements

- Reported more than 21,000 restaurant customers and 25 million enrolled cardmembers in January 2026.
- The current newsroom reports more than 40 national loyalty brands and $3.6 billion cumulatively funded to restaurants.
- The January 2026 leadership announcement reported a 300% revenue increase and 400% profitability increase under Edmond Eger, without disclosing current absolute financials.
- Recognized in Built In’s 2026 Chicago workplace awards.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Stephen Fusco succeeded Edmond Eger as CEO effective January 1; Eger became executive chairman. Announced January 13.
- **2026-01** — Announced Built In recognition in two 2026 Chicago workplace categories on January 5.
- **2025-09** — Wyndham Rewards launched its Dine Out program with Rewards Network on September 30.
- **2025-05** — Fetch announced local restaurant rewards through Rewards Network on May 6.

## Links

- Website: https://www.rewardsnetwork.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rewards-network
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RewardsNetwork
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewardsnetwork/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewardsnetwork/

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