- Completely voucherless deals––with
nothing to ever print out or bring in––represent the most seamless
way to save at local restaurants and other neighborhood favorites
in 23 U.S. markets
- Customers with an enrolled credit or
debit card can access offers of up to 30 percent cash back on their
card statements from purchases at more than 1,500 local
restaurants––all without the hassles of a having to print out a
piece of paper or hand over their phone
- New Groupon survey on the latest dating
trends revealed that nearly 80 percent of people would use a
discount on a date, and almost half of those who said no would
change their mind if they could do so discreetly
Today, Groupon announced the launch of Groupon+ (Groupon Plus):
free-to-claim, cash-back restaurant deals available in 23 U.S.
markets that enable customers to seamlessly save money just by
paying with their enrolled credit or debit cards. Groupon customers
with an eligible Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card in these
markets can now enroll for free and access offers of up to 30
percent cash back from purchases at more than 1,500 participating
local restaurants and other neighborhood favorites––all without the
hassles of a having to print out a piece of paper or hand over
their phone.
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Groupon customers with an eligible
Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card in these markets can now
enroll for free and access offers of up to 30 percent cash back
from purchases at more than 1,500 participating local restaurants
and other neighborhood favorites––all without the hassles of a
having to print out a piece of paper or hand over their phone.
(Photo: Business Wire)
“Being the daily habit in local means making the saving
experience much more convenient for both customers and businesses,”
said Aaron Cooper, president of North America, Groupon. “With
Groupon+, diners sign up once, add cash-back offers to their credit
or debit card, pay and save at their favorite restaurants without
any additional hassles.”
According to a new Groupon survey on the latest dating trends,
nearly 80 percent of people would use a discount on a date, and
almost half of those who said no would change their mind if they
could do so discreetly.
How Groupon+ Deals Work:
- Free - Get cash back deals for
FREE
- Easy - No awkward printouts, no
blackout dates
- Every Time - Get cash back on your
credit or debit card statement every time you visit claimed
restaurants
“Every day, people are looking to get the most out of every
experience, whether shopping, dining or visiting with family and
friends. Through our expanded partnership with Groupon, we’re able
to offer our cardholders greater convenience and on-demand access
to new deals, while continuing to benefit from all of the
protections and features of their Mastercard cards,” said Sherri
Haymond, executive vice president of Digital Partnerships,
Mastercard.
"Visa U.S. accountholders spent $312 billion at fine-dining and
quick-service restaurants,"* said Doug Rappoport, vice president,
Visa Commerce Solutions, Visa. "Visa’s card-linked services enable
Groupon+ participating businesses to turn manual offer redemption
into an automated experience, which can help them drive incremental
business and make for more loyal customers.”
Together, Mastercard and Visa accounted for more than 84 percent
of purchase volume on U.S. general purpose credit and debit cards
in 2016.**
From now until Sept. 10, customers with an eligible Visa card in
one of the 23 markets where Groupon+ is available, have a chance to
win a 7-day culinary adventure for two in Paris where they’ll
discover the flavors of French cuisine through hands-on cooking
classes, experience guided tours and eat dinner inside the Eiffel
Tower. Customers can enter for a chance to win by visiting
https://www.groupon.com/deals/ga-epitourean-24.***
The 23 U.S. markets where Groupon+ is live include: New York,
Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco, Boston,
Washington, D.C., San Jose, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, Phoenix,
Tampa, Minneapolis, Miami, Denver, San Diego, Las Vegas, Austin,
Newark, N.J., Long Island, N.Y. and Orange County, Calif.
Groupon plans to expand Groupon+ to include national brands and
additional markets, as well as continue to move deeper into other
categories beyond restaurants.
*Based on VisaNet data: January 1-December 31, 2016
**https://www.nilsonreport.com/publication_chart_and_graphs_archive.php?1=1&year=2017
***NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT
INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Only open to Visa card holders.
To enter without making a purchase, visit http://gr.pn/sweeps and
provide the information requested. Limit 1 entry per person per day
regardless of method of entry. Odds of winning depend on the total
number of entries received. Void where prohibited by law.
Sweepstakes only open to legal residents of New York City, Los
Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco, Boston,
Washington, D.C., San Jose, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, Phoenix,
Tampa, Minneapolis, Miami, Denver, San Diego, Las Vegas, Austin,
Newark, N.J., Long Island, N.Y. and Orange County, Calif. (or the
immediately surrounding areas), 18+. Entry period ends: 11:59 p.m.
ET on Sept. 10, 2017. ARV of prize: $10,000 USD. Subject to full
Official Rules. Sponsor: Groupon, Inc., 600 West Chicago Avenue,
Ste. 400, Chicago, IL 60654
Note on Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained in this release that refer to plans and
expectations for the future are forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and
actual results could differ materially from those discussed. The
words "may," will," should," "could," "expect," anticipate,"
"believe," "estimate," intend," "continue," "plan" and other
similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking
statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not
limited to, volatility in our revenue and operating results; risks
related to our business strategy, including our strategy to grow
our local marketplaces, Groupon+ and other initiatives, marketing
strategy and spend and the productivity of those marketing
investments; and competing successfully in our industry. For
additional information regarding these and other risks and
uncertainties, we urge you to refer to the factors included under
the headings "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the
Groupon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2016, and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, copies of which may be obtained by visiting the
company's Investor Relations web site at
http://investor.groupon.com or the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.
Groupon's actual results could differ materially from those
predicted or implied and reported results should not be considered
an indication of future performance.
You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as
predictions of future events. Although Groupon believes that the
expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are
reasonable, it cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of
activity, performance or events and circumstances reflected in the
forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. Moreover,
neither the company nor any other person assumes responsibility for
the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements reflect Groupon's expectations as of
August 2, 2017. Groupon undertakes no obligation to update publicly
any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of
this release.
About Groupon
Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) is building the daily habit in local
commerce, offering a vast mobile and online marketplace where
people discover and save on amazing things to do, see, eat and buy.
By enabling real-time commerce across local businesses, travel
destinations, consumer products and live events, shoppers can find
the best a city has to offer.
Groupon is redefining how small businesses attract and retain
customers by providing them with customizable and scalable
marketing tools and services to profitably grow their
businesses.
To download Groupon's top-rated mobile apps, visit
www.groupon.com/mobile. To search for great deals or subscribe to
Groupon emails, visit www.groupon.com. To learn more about the
company’s merchant solutions and how to work with Groupon, visit
www.groupon.com/merchant.
"Groupon" and “Groupon+” are trademarks of Groupon, Inc. All
other names used may be trademarks owned by their respective
holders.
Groupon+ TV spots can be found via the Groupon YouTube
channel.
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