[May 26, 2016]

DataCandy Adds 26 Customers and Implements Loyalty Platform across 275 New Locations

DataCandy, a North American leader in customer loyalty programs, gift card platforms and shopper engagement technologies, crushed forecasts for the first half of FY2016 with 26 new customers to further position the company for a record year. DataCandy has achieved a 200% increase in new clients compared to Q1 2015, including restaurant chains Booster Juice, De Dutch, Press'd, PF Changs Quebec and the Cupcakes retail franchise. With the addition of 275 new locations, and 500 more in the final stage of implementation, the DataCandy gift card and loyalty solution is currently utilized in over 6,000 locations throughout Canada and the United States.

DataCandy kicked-off 2016 recognized as "a strong performer in customer loyalty solutions" in The Forrester (News - Alert) Wave™: Customer Loyalty Solutions for Midsize Organizations, Q1 2016 Report by Forrester Research, Inc. The independent industry survey positioned DataCandy to gain traction i the loyalty marketplace as well as capitalize on the growing demand for an easy-to-use loyalty platform with meaningful reports and visual data output.

In addition to growing the client roster, DataCandy leveraged its momentum by relaunching the company website and increasing its partnership ecosystem with five new POS dealers and acquirers. With customer engagement practices steadfast in both the large and mid-sized market, DataCandy also expanded its product offering to deliver small retailers and restaurants a cutting-edge, turn-key gift card and loyalty solution.

"The significant strides DataCandy has already achieved this year reinforces our strategic vision to deliver a powerful loyalty platform that is accessible to organizations of all sizes," says Lorne Schwartz, President and CEO of DataCandy. "Our team is committed to designing a software solution that simplifies loyalty, gift card and promotion programs so both new and existing DataCandy customers can capitalize on every opportunity to increase sales and retain customers."

About DataCandy
DataCandy is a North American leader in loyalty and gift card software solutions for the retail and hospitality sectors. The company's platform is utilized in over 6,000 locations across Canada and the United States, including the Familiprix retail pharmacy chain, St. Hubert restaurants and the 40 brands that encompass the MTY Food Group. DataCandy is simple to interface, scalable for growth, secure for financial transactions and provides multichannel capabilities. To learn how unwrapping customer insights can drive customer relationships, email [email protected], call 514-903-DATA or visit www.datacandy.com.

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