Grow Your Business. Strengthen Our Community.

Businesses don’t partner with Reno Food & Drink simply to advertise. They partner with us to become part of a year-round initiative that celebrates, strengthens, and grows Northern Nevada’s food-and-drink community.

Reno Food & Drink is a year-round business growth platform that helps food-and-drink businesses attract new guests, encourage repeat visits, reward loyalty, gain valuable guest insights, and create memorable experiences.

Through the Reno Food & Drink app, guests can visit any food-and-drink establishment throughout the Reno-Tahoe region and surrounding communities, upload receipts, submit evaluations, earn points, and redeem rewards while exploring local businesses. Every receipt and evaluation helps us recognize outstanding businesses, identify future promotional opportunities, develop Quests and campaigns, inform consideration for Reno Food & Drink Week, reward community participation, and better understand the evolving food-and-drink landscape across Northern Nevada.

Business Growth Partners take that engagement even further. Through Guest Insights Reports, Professional Guest Experience Evaluations, Business Profile Pages, Loyalty Loops, Quests, promotions, Official Reno Food & Drink Experiences, and strategic marketing opportunities, partners gain additional tools to attract new guests, encourage repeat visits, better understand their guests, and build lasting relationships within one of Northern Nevada’s most engaged food communities.

Why Businesses Partner With Reno Food & Drink

As a Reno Food & Drink Business Partner, you’ll have opportunities to:

Connect with one of Northern Nevada’s most engaged food-and-drink communities.
Encourage repeat visits through rewards and promotions.
Collect meaningful guest feedback and business insights.
Promote events, experiences, and seasonal offerings.
Increase awareness through Hungry in Reno and Reno Food & Drink.
Encourage repeat visits through Loyalty Loops, point multipliers, and interactive campaigns.
Receive independent Guest Experience Evaluations.
Build lasting relationships with your guests.

Whether you’re looking for greater visibility, stronger customer loyalty, or a year-round marketing partner, we have a Business Growth Partnership designed to help you achieve your goals.

A Year-Round Investment in Growth

Unlike a single advertisement or one-time promotion, Reno Food & Drink partnerships are designed to create value throughout the year. By combining guest engagement, loyalty programs, promotional campaigns, business insights, and strategic marketing opportunities, your partnership becomes an ongoing investment in growing your business—not just increasing visibility.

Our Promise to Business Partners

Every business is different, and not every opportunity is the right fit for every partner. We’ll work with you to recommend the benefits, campaigns, and opportunities that best support your goals—not simply because they’re included in your partnership. Our goal is to help you maximize your investment while strengthening Northern Nevada’s food-and-drink community.

Business Growth Partnership Levels & Benefits

Whether you’re a neighborhood café or an established destination, we offer partnership opportunities designed to fit your goals and budget. Our partnership levels range from foundational business visibility to fully integrated year-round guest engagement, marketing, loyalty, Experiences, and business growth strategies. Each partnership is customized to help you grow while strengthening Northern Nevada’s food-and-drink community.

FREE

All food & drink locations within the Reno-Tahoe and surrounding areas are eligible to receive the following:

Guest receipt uploads and evaluations
Consideration for an invitation for 2027 Reno Food & Drink Week
Consideration for Quests and select campaigns

FEATURED

Perfect for businesses looking to begin engaging with the Reno Food & Drink community.

$99 per month
or $990 per year

Your benefits include:

Guest receipt uploads and evaluations
Consideration for an invitation for 2027 Reno Food & Drink Week
Inclusion in one Quest and consideration for additional Quests
Basic Business Profile on Reno Food & Drink website & app
2x Point Multiplier Opportunities for guest visits
One annual Guest Insights Report
One annual Professional Guest Experience Evaluation conducted and paid for by Reno Food & Drink
Business partner updates and future promotional opportunities

Secure a Featured Partnership
(invest monthly)

Secure a Featured Partnership
(invest annually)

ENGAGE

Perfect for businesses ready to turn first-time guests into loyal regulars.

$249 per month
or $2,490 per year

Your benefits include:

Guest receipt uploads and evaluations
Consideration for an invitation for 2027 Reno Food & Drink Week
Inclusion in two Quests and consideration for additional Quests
Enhanced Business Profile on Reno Food & Drink website & app
2x Point Multiplier Opportunities for guest visits
Semi-annual Guest Insights Reports
Semi-annual Professional Guest Experience Evaluations conducted and paid for by Reno Food & Drink
Business partner updates and future promotional opportunities
One Loyalty Loop per year
One Featured Giveaway per year
One Member-Exclusive Promotion per year
One Social Media Feature per year
One Custom App Push Notification per year
One Email Feature per year

Secure an Engage Partnership
(invest monthly)

Secure an Engage Partnership
(invest annually)

GROW

Perfect for businesses that want Reno Food & Drink to become part of their year-round marketing strategy.

$499 per month
or $4,990 per year

Your benefits include:

Guest receipt uploads and evaluations
Consideration for an invitation for 2027 Reno Food & Drink Week
Inclusion in three Quests and consideration for additional Quests
Premium Business Profile on Reno Food & Drink website & app
3x Point Multiplier Opportunities for guest visits
Quarterly Guest Insights Reports
Quarterly Professional Guest Experience Evaluations conducted and paid for by Reno Food & Drink
Business partner updates and future promotional opportunities
One Loyalty Loop per year
Up to two Featured Giveaways per year
Up to two Member-Exclusive Promotions per year
Three Social Media Features per year
Up to two Custom App Push Notifications per year
Two Email Features per year
Quarterly Marketing Strategy Sessions
Consideration for Official Reno Food & Drink Experiences

Secure a Grow Partnership
(invest monthly)

Secure a Grow Partnership
(invest annually)

SIGNATURE

Perfect for businesses seeking a true strategic partnership with Reno Food & Drink.

$999 per month
or $9,990 per year

*LIMITED AVAILABILITY*

Your benefits include:

Guest receipt uploads and evaluations
Consideration for an invitation for 2027 Reno Food & Drink Week
Inclusion in four Quests and priority consideration for additional Quests
Signature Business Profile on Reno Food & Drink website & app
4x Point Multiplier Opportunities for guest visits
Monthly Guest Insights Reports
Monthly Professional Guest Experience Evaluations conducted and paid for by Reno Food & Drink
Business Partner Updates and Future Promotional Opportunities with Priority Consideration for Limited-Availability Opportunities
One Loyalty Loop per year
Up to six Featured Giveaways per year
Up to six Member-Exclusive Promotions per year
Six Social Media Features per year
Up to six Custom App Push Notifications per year
Six Email Features per year
Monthly Marketing Strategy Sessions
Priority consideration for Official Reno Food & Drink Experiences

Secure a Signature Partnership
(invest monthly)

Secure a Signature Partnership
(invest annually)

Benefit Descriptions

Reno Food & Drink app users are encouraged to explore local food-and-drink businesses throughout Northern Nevada, uploading receipts and completing guest evaluations after each visit. These submissions provide valuable insight into real guest experiences while helping Reno Food & Drink recognize outstanding businesses, identify trends and opportunities to enhance the guest experience, develop future promotions and Quests, and inform consideration for Reno Food & Drink Week invitations.

Guest evaluations submitted throughout the year, evaluations conducted by Reno Food & Drink’s Secret Invitation Judges, and Professional Guest Experience Evaluations conducted by Reno Food & Drink may all be considered when identifying businesses that may earn an invitation to participate in Reno Food & Drink Week. Invitations are based on the overall evaluation results, guest experiences, and program goals, never on partnership level.

Quests are themed campaigns that encourage Reno Food & Drink members to explore local food-and-drink businesses by completing specific challenges throughout a designated campaign period. Members earn points, bonus rewards, and/or giveaway entries for participating, creating additional incentives to visit your business and discover new experiences.

Included with Each Quest

Inclusion in a themed Reno Food & Drink Quest
Campaign planning and management by Reno Food & Drink
Promotion through the Reno Food & Drink app, website, email newsletters, and social media, as applicable
Points, bonus rewards, and/or giveaway entries administered by Reno Food & Drink
Increased visibility throughout the Reno Food & Drink community during the campaign

HOW WE PARTNER ON QUESTS

Reno Food & Drink is responsible for

Developing the Quest concept and participation requirements
Promoting the Quest through Reno Food & Drink marketing channels
Managing member participation and reward fulfillment
Verifying eligible submissions and tracking progress
Providing participating businesses with campaign details and promotional assets

Participating Business is responsible for

Supporting the Quest through your own marketing channels (encouraged but not required)
Honoring any agreed-upon promotion or offer associated with the Quest (if applicable)
Delivering a great guest experience

Your Reno Food & Drink business profile helps turn interested members into paying guests by showcasing your business and making it easy to learn more, connect with you, and plan a visit. Business profiles are discoverable through both the Reno Food & Drink website and mobile app, giving guests another way to find your business throughout the year.

Website & App Visibility (Updated July 2026)

Individual business profile pages are among the most visited pages on the Reno Food & Drink website
5,100+ active website users year to date
2 minutes, 3 seconds average engagement time per active user
Business profiles are accessible through both the Reno Food & Drink website and mobile app
Individual business profile pages are among the most visited pages on the Reno Food & Drink website

Featured – Basic Business Profile
Help members discover your business and confidently plan their first visit.

Business description
Address, phone number, website, and hours
Social media links
Primary photo
Map/location

Engage – Enhanced Business Profile
Give guests a better look at what makes your business unique and why they should choose you.

Everything in Basic, plus:
Photo gallery
Featured menu items, food, or beverages
Business amenities and highlights
Online ordering and reservation links (if applicable)

Grow – Premium Business Profile
Turn interested guests into loyal customers with dynamic content that encourages repeat visits.

Everything in Enhanced, plus:
Featured video (when available)
Current promotions and special events
Member-exclusive promotions
Loyalty Loop displayed on your profile

Signature – Signature Business Profile
Showcase your business as one of Reno Food & Drink’s premier partners with maximum visibility and future growth opportunities.

Everything in Premium, plus:
Signature Partner designation
Preferred placement throughout the app and website (where appropriate)
Custom profile enhancements as new features become available

During select promotions, Reno Food & Drink app users earn bonus points when they visit your business, with members earning even more through their membership point multipliers. These campaigns help increase visibility, encourage repeat visits, and give guests another reason to choose your business.

Gain valuable insights from guest evaluations submitted through Reno Food & Drink with professionally prepared reports delivered throughout the year based on your partnership level. These reports help you identify trends, recognize strengths, uncover opportunities, and make informed decisions to continuously improve the guest experience.

Stay informed about upcoming Reno Food & Drink initiatives, campaigns, and partnership opportunities. Signature Partners receive priority access to limited-availability opportunities, allowing them to be considered first when participation is limited.

Receive an anonymous guest experience evaluation conducted by Reno Food & Drink and delivered throughout the year based on your partnership level. Each evaluation includes detailed observations and practical recommendations to help you identify strengths, uncover opportunities, and continuously improve the guest experience.

Build guest loyalty with a custom Reno Food & Drink digital punch card designed to encourage repeat visits. For eligible Loyalty Loops, Reno Food & Drink covers 50% of the guest rewards, reducing your investment while making it even easier to reward loyal guests and encourage repeat business.

Included with Each Loyalty Loop

Custom digital punch card created for your business
Collaborative planning to determine the earning and reward structure
Integration within the Reno Food & Drink app
Promotion through the Reno Food & Drink platform, as applicable
Guest progress tracking and reward management
Ongoing program administration by Reno Food & Drink

HOW WE PARTNER ON LOYALTY LOOPS

Reno Food & Drink is responsible for

Collaborating with your business to design the Loyalty Loop
Creating and managing the digital punch card within the Reno Food & Drink app
Tracking customer progress and reward eligibility
Managing reward redemption through the app
Funding 50% of eligible customer rewards
Promoting the Loyalty Loop through Reno Food & Drink marketing channels, as appropriate

Participating Business is responsible for

Promoting the Loyalty Loop through your own marketing channels (encouraged)
Collaborating on the Loyalty Loop structure and customer reward
Funding the remaining 50% of eligible customer rewards
Honoring rewards earned through the Loyalty Loop
Delivering an exceptional guest experience that encourages repeat visits

Generate excitement and introduce your business to new guests through a custom giveaway managed by Reno Food & Drink. You provide the guest reward, while Reno Food & Drink develops, promotes, administers, verifies, and manages the entire campaign from start to finish.

Included with Each Featured Giveaway

Collaborative planning to determine the giveaway and campaign goals
Custom campaign development
Promotion through Reno Food & Drink marketing channels, as appropriate
Participant registration and entry management
Verification of eligible entries
Winner selection and notification
Post-campaign follow-up

HOW WE PARTNER ON FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Reno Food & Drink is responsible for

Collaborating with your business to develop the giveaway campaign
Creating and promoting the giveaway
Managing participant registration and entries
Verifying eligibility and selecting the winner(s)
Coordinating winner communications and prize fulfillment with your business
Providing post-campaign results, when available

Participating Business is responsible for

Promoting the giveaway through your own marketing channels (encouraged)
Providing the agreed-upon customer reward
Supplying any information, images, or details needed to promote the giveaway
Fulfilling the guest reward for the winner(s)

Reward Reno Food & Drink members with a special offer or experience available exclusively to them. You provide the member-exclusive offer, while Reno Food & Drink develops, promotes, administers, verifies member eligibility, and manages the campaign to help attract new guests, encourage repeat visits, and add value to Reno Food & Drink memberships.

Included with Each Member-Exclusive Promotion

Collaborative planning to determine the promotion
Custom campaign development
Verification of Reno Food & Drink member eligibility
Promotion through Reno Food & Drink marketing channels, as appropriate
Campaign administration and management
Post-campaign review, when available

HOW WE PARTNER ON MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE PROMOTIONS

Reno Food & Drink is responsible for

Collaborating with your business to develop the member-exclusive promotion
Creating and promoting the campaign
Verifying member eligibility
Managing the promotion throughout the campaign
Providing post-campaign results, when available

Participating Business is responsible for

Promoting the member-exclusive offer through your own marketing channels (encouraged)
Providing the agreed-upon member-exclusive offer
Honoring the promotion for eligible Reno Food & Drink members
Supplying any information, images, or details needed to promote the campaign

Showcase your business with custom-curated content created by Reno Food & Drink. We’ll visit your location to capture custom photos and/or video highlighting a menu item, experience, event, or story you’d like to feature, then share the finished content across the Reno Food & Drink and Hungry in Reno social media channels.

Current Combined Reach (updated July 2026)

More than 20,300 followers across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
Approximately 510,000 social media views annually
More than 6,000 annual engagements with our content
Additional exposure opportunities during Reno Food & Drink Week

Included With Each Feature

15-minute planning meeting (in person, by phone, or via Zoom) to determine the feature focus
On-site content creation
Custom photography and/or videography
One Instagram post or Reel
One Facebook post
One TikTok post
Published across both Reno Food & Drink and Hungry in Reno
Campaign management from start to finish

Reach Reno Food & Drink app users directly with a custom push notification promoting a special event, new menu item, limited-time offer, giveaway, or other announcement. Each notification is customized for your business and may include a direct link, making it easy for users to learn more or take immediate action. The Reno Food & Drink app community is dedicated to exploring Northern Nevada’s food-and-drink scene, earning points and rewards for visiting local food-and-drink businesses, uploading receipts, and completing evaluations.

Year-to-Date App Activity (Updated July 2026)
Excludes Reno Food & Drink Week activity.

269 active app users
76,246 points earned
149 receipt submissions totaling $7,910.23 in local food-and-drink spending
117 guest evaluations submitted

Included With Each Notification

Published through the Reno Food & Drink mobile app
Custom notification copy (up to 178 characters)
Optional direct link to your website, online ordering, reservations, ticket sales, or other destination
Scheduled delivery at an agreed-upon date and time

Introduce your business to Reno Food & Drink subscribers through one of our email newsletters. Your inclusion may feature your logo, an advertisement, a promotional blurb, or a dedicated business feature, depending on your partnership level, current promotions, and newsletter content.

Current Email Community (Updated July 2026)

1,540 subscribers
45.8% average open rate
3.3% average click rate

Included with Each Newsletter Inclusion

Placement in a Reno Food & Drink email newsletter
Content tailored to your business and current promotion
May include your logo, advertisement, promotional blurb, or featured business spotlight
Links to your website, online ordering, reservations, ticket sales, or other destination, as applicable

Meet with Reno Food & Drink to review your business goals, Guest Insights Reports and Professional Guest Experience Evaluations, and partnership opportunities while planning upcoming promotions, campaigns, and initiatives. Each session is designed to help you maximize your partnership and turn ideas into an actionable plan.

Included with Each Session

Up to a 60-minute meeting
Meet in person, by phone, or via Zoom
Review of current business goals and priorities
Discussion of Guest Insights Reports and Professional Guest Experience Evaluations (when available)
Review of partnership benefits and performance
Brainstorming for promotions, campaigns, Quests, giveaways, member-exclusive offers, and other opportunities
Planning for upcoming seasonal initiatives and events
Action items and recommendations for the next quarter or month, based on your partnership level

Select businesses may be invited to host an Official Reno Food & Drink Experience—an intimate, thoughtfully curated event designed to showcase your team’s creativity, craftsmanship, and hospitality. These limited-capacity experiences are developed in collaboration with Reno Food & Drink to create memorable culinary experiences while celebrating the people and businesses that make Northern Nevada’s food-and-drink community exceptional.

Included with Each Experience

Collaborative planning and experience development
Customized experience concept designed around your business
Ticketing, registration, and guest communications managed by Reno Food & Drink
Marketing and promotion through the Reno Food & Drink platform
Guest management before and during the experience
Post-event guest feedback and review

HOW WE PARTNER ON EXPERIENCES

Reno Food & Drink is responsible for:

Collaborating with your business to develop the experience concept
Managing ticket sales, registration, and guest communications
Marketing and promoting the experience
Coordinating guest management before and during the event
Establishing the ticket price to balance guest value, attendance, charitable giving, and overall sustainability of the experience. Ticket price does not determine the participating business’s compensation.
Reimbursing the agreed-upon hard costs for each guest in attendance, including food, beverages, approved rentals specific to the experience, gratuity for your service team, and applicable sales tax
Donating a portion of every ticket sold to a designated local nonprofit

Participating Business is responsible for

Providing the venue and hospitality
Developing the menu and/or beverage program, submitted to Reno Food & Drink at least one month before the experience
Hosting a tasting and content creation session featuring the menu items at least one month before the experience
Supporting promotion of the experience through your own communication channels
Preparing and serving the food and beverages
Providing the staffing needed to deliver an exceptional guest experience
Collaborating with Reno Food & Drink throughout the planning and execution of the experience

Our Commitment to Privacy & Integrity

The integrity of Reno Food & Drink and Reno Food & Drink Week depends on the trust of both our guests and our business partners.

Business Partners receive aggregated insights that help them better understand guest engagement and identify opportunities for growth. However, protecting the privacy of our guests and preserving the integrity of our recognition programs will always come first.

Individual ratings, aggregate ratings, judge identities, guest identities, and personal information are never shared.

Guest Insights Reports may include information such as verified receipt upload activity, reported guest spending, campaign participation, and anonymous guest comments. These reports are designed to provide meaningful business intelligence while ensuring no individual guest or evaluation can be identified.

This commitment also protects the integrity of Reno Food & Drink Week. Invitations, Top 26 selections, awards, and other recognition are based on Reno Food & Drink’s independent evaluation process, verified guest engagement, and established selection criteria—not on access to guest data or business partnerships.

By maintaining these standards, we provide businesses with valuable insights while preserving the trust, fairness, and credibility that define Reno Food & Drink.

Recognition cannot be purchased. Participation in Reno Food & Drink Week, the Top 26, the Top 8, and Medallion & Silver Star awards is based on guest engagement, evaluations, and our selection process. Business partnerships provide opportunities to engage the community, but they do not guarantee invitations, rankings, or awards.

Partnership benefits and program features may evolve over time as Reno Food & Drink continues to enhance its platform. Reno Food & Drink reserves the right to modify, add, remove, or replace partnership benefits, features, promotions, and programs at any time to better serve our partners, members, and community. Whenever possible, changes will provide equal or greater value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You may upgrade your partnership at any time to access additional benefits. New benefits become available once your upgraded partnership begins.

No. Invitations to Reno Food & Drink Week are never based on partnership level. Businesses may be considered based on guest evaluations submitted through the Reno Food & Drink app, evaluations conducted by Reno Food & Drink’s Secret Invitation Judges, Professional Guest Experience Evaluations, and the overall goals of the event.

Yes. Any eligible food-and-drink business in the Reno-Tahoe region and surrounding communities can receive guest receipt uploads and evaluations and may be considered for Reno Food & Drink Week invitations, Quests, and select campaigns. Business Growth Partnerships provide additional opportunities to engage with guests and grow your business throughout the year.

Business Growth Partnerships are billed automatically through a secure recurring subscription. You may choose either monthly or annual billing, and your subscription will automatically renew until canceled.

Yes. You may cancel your recurring subscription at any time through your Business Partner Portal. Your partnership will remain active through the end of your current billing period, and recurring billing will not renew after that date.

Yes. Stripe sends an automated reminder before your subscription renews, giving you the opportunity to review or manage your subscription before your next payment is processed.

Yes. You can update your payment information at any time through your Business Partner Portal.

Yes. Partnership levels can be changed through your Business Partner Portal. If you’re considering changing your partnership level and would like guidance on the best option for your business, we’re always happy to help.

Most benefits begin shortly after your partnership is activated and your onboarding meeting is complete. Some benefits, such as Quests, Experiences, and promotional campaigns, are scheduled throughout the year based on availability and planning timelines.

In most cases, yes. We’ll work with you to schedule your included benefits throughout the year to align with your business goals, seasonal promotions, new menu launches, special events, and other opportunities.

Your partnership is designed to provide ongoing value throughout the year. We’ll work proactively with you to schedule and maximize your included benefits; however, unused annual benefits do not roll over into future partnership years.

Partnerships are available with either monthly or annual billing. Annual partnerships receive two months free compared to monthly pricing. Unless otherwise noted, annual benefits renew based on your partnership anniversary date.

Reno Food & Drink retains the right to use the content created for marketing and promotional purposes. Participating businesses have unrestricted usage rights and are encouraged to share the content through their own marketing channels to further extend its reach.

Selections are based on a variety of factors, including partnership level, guest feedback, campaign objectives, business fit, scheduling, and overall program goals. While partnership may provide additional opportunities, inclusion is never guaranteed unless specifically included as a partnership benefit.

Experience pricing is established by Reno Food & Drink to balance guest value, attendance, charitable giving, and the overall sustainability of the Experiences program. Participating businesses are reimbursed for their agreed-upon hard costs based on the number of guests who attend, so business compensation is not determined by the ticket price.

For eligible Loyalty Loops, Reno Food & Drink reimburses 50% of the agreed-upon guest reward, while the participating business funds the remaining 50%. This shared investment helps encourage repeat visits while reducing the overall cost to your business.

Quests encourage members to visit participating businesses by completing themed challenges.
Featured Giveaways create excitement by offering guests the opportunity to win a prize provided by your business.
Member-Exclusive Promotions reward Reno Food & Drink members with a special offer or experience available only to them.

Each serves a different purpose, and together they provide multiple ways to attract new guests and encourage repeat visits.

Reno Food & Drink manages the marketing activities included with your partnership, such as Quests, Giveaways, Social Media Features, App Push Notifications, and other promotional campaigns. Businesses are encouraged to support these efforts through their own marketing channels to maximize results.

We love new ideas. Many of Reno Food & Drink’s best campaigns begin as conversations with our partners. If you have an idea that aligns with our mission and community, we’ll explore how we can bring it to life together.

Traditional advertising focuses primarily on visibility. Reno Food & Drink combines visibility with guest engagement, loyalty programs, business insights, promotional campaigns, curated Experiences, and year-round community involvement. Rather than purchasing a single advertisement, Business Growth Partners become part of an ongoing strategy designed to strengthen both their business and Northern Nevada’s food-and-drink community.

Most partnership benefits are designed to be simple and collaborative. Reno Food & Drink manages much of the planning, promotion, and administration, allowing your team to focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences while we handle the details behind the scenes.

Questions? Let’s Start the Conversation.

We believe the best partnerships are collaborative. Whether you’re considering becoming a Business Growth Partner, have questions about your current partnership, need help planning a promotion, or have an idea for a new campaign or Official Reno Food & Drink Experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Text: (775) 453-6070 (text messages only; phone calls are not monitored)
Email: renofoodanddrinkweek@gmail.com

We do our best to respond as quickly as possible. Please allow 24–48 business hours for a reply.