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Recognition for Food & Retail

Boost appreciation in the service industry

Cut turnover, increase motivation, and improve satisfaction in the service industry, from food service to retail.

Why Awardco?

Features that fuel the frontlines

 
AwardCodes™
 
External Recognition
 
Customized Incentives
 
Milestone Celebrations

Employee Health & Wellbeing

Reduce stress and burnout with wellness programs

Build custom wellness incentives or introduce wellbeing benefits to empower holisitic employee health.

ROI of Recognition

Tailored solutions to solve unique challenges

Food service and retail face turnover rates as high as 75%. Recognition flips the script.

Productivity
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50
%
increase in productivity
50
%
increase in productivity

Drive greater performance with desirable rewards

One Awardco client in the retail space saw a 50% increase in productivity after implementation.

Productivity
Retention
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20
%
reduction in turnover rate
20
%
reduction in turnover rate

Keep top talent with more appreciation

One Awardco client in the car wash industry saw their turnover drop by 20% after implementing rewards and recognition.

Retention
Satisfaction
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24
%
boost to employee happiness
24
%
boost to employee happiness

Increase happiness with meaningful support

Recognition leads to greater employee happiness no matter the industry.

Satisfaction

only from awardco

A-Pay™ cards for flexible rewards cards for flexible rewards

Load points to a digital or physical card to be used nearly anywhere for dining out, retail shopping, online subscriptions, and much more.

success stories

What our customers say

Dubai Airports
It only takes a moment to thank someone, but that recognition stays with them and inspires them to do even better.
Soosan Abidali
Office Manager, Strategy & Development, Dubai Airports
Lockton
We wouldn’t have chosen Awardco if it weren’t so user-friendly. It’s clean, intuitive, and seamlessly integrates with Outlook and Teams—where our people already are.
Tisa Penny
Engagement & Events Lead, 2025 Recognition Rockstar Winner
Hertz
Using Awardco has given us the confidence that we've partnered with someone that knows what they're doing. We're not only saving a lot of time, but we're building the confidence of our employees as we express our appreciation to all of them worldwide.
Annasuela Fritz
HR Projects and Recognition Manager
4Refuel
Everybody at 4Refuel understands how they make a difference. Whether you’re on a customer site or supporting from the office, you bring value every day.
Shawn McGuire
Manager, Communications - North America
Dubai Airports
The High Flyer program makes you feel seen. It’s not just a gift, it’s a sign of recognition that really motivates you.
Barkin Ozdemir
Content Development Manager, Brand & Communications, Dubai Airports
We now have a unified rewards platform that comes with the needed accounting reporting for tax purposes.
Keith M.
Dubai Airports
Within AOCC, we’ve built peer nominations into the process. The more recognitions a team member receives, the more points they earn toward winning a High Flyer award. This has fostered real cohesion, inclusivity, and teamwork across the department.
Kan Ni
Vice President, Airport Operations Control Center, Dubai Airports
Lockton
Recognition is powerful. When you recognize someone, you feel just as good as when you’re being recognized. The Awardco feed is my ‘positive scroll.’ It lifts everyone’s spirits.
Tisa Penny
Engagement & Events Lead, 2025 Recognition Rockstar Winner
 
 

Integrations & Security

Serving up secure and seamless workflows

Integrations

Connect with HRIS, communication, and other tools to keep recognition and rewards simple and effective.

Security

Enjoy peace of mind with SOC 2 Type II compliance and airtight data security protocols.

Boost appreciation, one act of service at a time

Celebrate the everyday wins of retail and service employees to improve engagement, increase wellness, and reduce burnout.

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