Refer and earn $500
Refer a restaurant to ChowNow for a chance to earn $500. Just follow the steps below to get started.

Refer a restaurant to ChowNow for a chance to earn $500. Just follow the steps below to get started.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a ChowNow customer?
No. You don’t have to be a ChowNow customer to refer a restaurant and earn rewards.
How many restaurants can I refer?
As many as you’d like. There’s no limit to how many restaurants you can refer.
What type of restaurants can I refer?
Almost any type of food-service business can be referred, including:
- Full-service restaurants
- Quick-service restaurants
- Counter-service restaurants
- Fast-food restaurants
- Franchises
- Corporate-owned restaurants
- Cafes and coffee shops
- Juice and smoothie concepts
- Food halls
- Ice cream parlors
- Bakeries
- Restaurants within hotels or casinos
- Stationary food trucks
We want all our partners to benefit from our products and get the most out of their investments. Due to regulations and limitations, we’re unable to work with:
- Moving food trucks
- Home chefs
- Gentlemen’s clubs
- Cafeterias that require student meal plans or points as payment
- Alcohol or liquor stores that do not serve made-to-order food
Why was my referral marked as unqualified?
Referrals can be marked as unqualified if:
- Our sales team is already engaged with the restaurant
- The restaurant is a current customer of ChowNow
- The restaurant canceled their ChowNow subscription within the last six months
- The information submitted on the referral form is inaccurate
When and how will I get paid?
You’ll earn your rewards after the restaurant purchases and uses a ChowNow Pro subscription for 30 days. PartnerStack pays out rewards on the 13th of every month, and payments can be withdrawn through Stripe or PayPal.
How can I track the restaurants I referred?
You can see your stats in our referral platform PartnerStack.
How is this different from the ChowNow Affiliate Program?
The ChowNow Affiliate Program is designed for local businesses that are dedicated to spreading the mission of ChowNow. If you’re a restaurateur, marketer, consultant, member of a business association, or anyone else who networks with restaurants, the Affiliate Program may be a better fit for you. Sign up here if you’re interested.