# For Bars & Restaurants

Host brand-sponsored sampling events that delight guests and earn your team $1K–$2K per event — with zero cost to you.

### Benefits
- No cost to your venue
- No extra staff required
- No disruption to normal service

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Takes under 2 min.

[Download Brochure](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Seq-yi1XEW-4gmtp9uGeUCj6sWiuojpb)

Get priority access to paid programs in your area. Trusted by 500+ hospitality venues nationwide, and growing.

## May 17th Tito’s Event Payout

Paid Total Earnings: $2,032.00

- **Tito’s Moscow Mule**: 100 units @ $16 = $1,528.35
- **Staff Gratuity**: 20% = $320
- **Tax**: Miami, FL = $110

See gratisIQ in Action! We automate every step — from guests redeeming samples to your venue getting paid.

- **POS-verified sampling**
- **Automatic payouts**
- **Real-time analytics**

### GratisIQ Dashboard

Plan, launch, and measure compliant sampling programs at scale.

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**TAKES UNDER 2 MIN**

### Steps to Get Started
1. **Accept offers in one click:** The POS extension handles the rest. Samples log in real time, payouts route automatically.
2. **Get ready effortlessly:** Automatic reminders for menu setup, inventory, signage, and best practices.
3. **Track revenue instantly:** See real earnings and program performance as it happens on your dashboard.
4. **See what guests loved:** Identify top-performing products driving repeat visits and marketing opt-ins.

## Why GratisIQ

### Why leading venues choose GratisIQ
- **Zero cost:** New revenue stream, earn from every verified sample with zero upfront cost or operational burden.
- **Automated:** Effortless operations, no manual tracking. POS integration handles verification and reporting.
- **Foot traffic:** Drive new guests, brand-sponsored events bring new customers through your doors.
- **Real-time:** Track earnings, guest engagement, and campaign performance in real time.
- **Flexible:** Choose your campaigns, accept only the campaigns that match your venue and audience.
- **Rewarding:** Boost team morale with tips from sampling events.

### Revenue Example
Most sampling events last ~2 hours and serve 50 samples. Brands cover product cost, tax and gratuity. Monthly Potential: $1,920 – $3,840 based on 2-4 events per month.

[Calculate My Venue Earnings](/content/venues/calculator/index.html)

### Testimonials
#### Trusted by [500+ hospitality venues](/content/venues#/index.html) nationwide and growing
**RC Ryan Callahan**  
Owner, The Corner Tap  
"Our servers love it because tips are automatically included, and guests love it because there's no friction. It's a win-win-win. We're seeing $1,500–$2,000 per brand event with zero overhead."

**AM Andrew Mendez**  
General Manager, Atomic Liquors — Las Vegas, NV  
"This is the smartest sampling solution I've seen in my 15 years in the industry. It's seamless for staff, and guests. It is effortless for brands."

**SG Sampling Event Guest**  
Consumer — Denver, CO  
"I tried a mezcal I'd never heard of, answered a quick survey afterward, and ended up using a discount to buy a bottle at a nearby store. It was really easy — and I've got a new go-to mezcal now."

### Frequently asked questions
1. **How do sampling events work at my venue?**  
   Brands fund the sampling. Your existing staff serves samples during regular service, and each sample is logged in real time through your POS.
2. **Do I need extra staff for brand ambassadors?**  
   No. Your existing staff hands out samples as part of normal service.
3. **How do I get paid?**  
   You're paid automatically at the end of each event based on the number of verified samples served.
4. **What setup is required before an event?**  
   A short, self-serve checklist must be completed in the GratisIQ Dashboard before each event.
5. **Can I choose which brands and events I participate in?**  
   Yes. You control your sampling preferences in the GratisIQ Dashboard.

### Ready to start earning from brand-sponsored events?

Join free in under two minutes — connect through your POS for automatic payments and staff tips.

[Join our network](https://join.gratisiq.com/)  
[Download Brochure](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Seq-yi1XEW-4gmtp9uGeUCj6sWiuojpb)

Questions before getting started? [Contact us](/content/contact/index.html) or email hello@gratisiq.com