PizzaExpress enters the staff reward and incentives arena

PizzaExpress, the UK's leading casual dining restaurant, has entered the staff reward and incentives arena. PizzaExpress for Business is a newly created reward and motivation specialist, supplying gift cards and electronic-rewards to employers across the UK and Republic of Ireland. Ideal for employee reward; flexible/voluntary benefits; long service awards; productivity incentives; staff loyalty and Christmas rewards, the PizzaExpress for Business product portfolio comprises:

GIFT CARDS:

a) £10 and £15 pre-denominated gift cards. Delivered to the employer pre-loaded and printed with the value on the card, pre-denominated gift cards are ideal for staff reward schemes where the value of the reward is predetermined. Cards can be topped up and reloaded with value online or by phone.

b) Gift cards loaded and activated remotely with any value up to £500. Re-loadable gift cards carry no value until activated by the customer - so removing concerns and costs associated with secure storage and distribution. Value can be added repeatedly with remote top-ups, making them ideal for flexible and voluntary benefit schemes.

c) (Paper vouchers are also available in £10, €10 or €20 denominations)

E-VOUCHERS, MOBILE AND DIGITAL:

PizzaExpress eGifts work just like gift cards, but are sent via email or sms to a mobile phone so they can be sent, received and spent immediately.

EXPERIENCE REWARDS:

Delivered as a gift card or printed voucher, an experience reward entitles the recipient to a particular meal - for example, a 3 course meal for one person, or a 2 course meal for twenty people - this option is the ideal solution for both individual and team rewards.

BESPOKE PROMOTIONAL OFFERS:

Perfect for staff discount and member loyalty schemes, bespoke promotional offers can be delivered via email or sms. Schemes already in operation include Orange Wednesday.

Commenting on the move into the corporate market Harriet Rhys Williams, Retail and New Business Director for PizzaExpress said: "We're offering everything that businesses need to create an exciting, effective and compelling reward programme. It's all about the food, the passion, the service and creating an unforgettable reward 'experience'. As well as over 400 award winning restaurants across the UK, we have brought together a dedicated team who will deliver a range of support services to employers, from campaign planning right through to execution and evaluation. This is a strategically important move for PizzaExpress and we expect to break through the £1 million sales barrier within the first year."

Telephone: 0845 130 2715 or visit www.pizzaexpressgift.com for further information