Young’s is to roll out MasterCard’s smartphone payment app Qkr! across its 168 pubs.
Developed by MasterCard Labs, Qkr! is already used throughout wagamama, Zizzi and ASK Italian restaurants.
Diners will be able to search for nearby Young’s or Geronimo pubs in the app, and on arrival they will be prompted to ‘check in’. Diners can then view the items they have ordered on their phone and pay via their phone when they are ready. For other diners wishing to split the bill, they can check into the same table, see the entire order, and select and pay for what is theirs when ready.
Patrick Dardis, retail director at Young & Co, said: “We want to facilitate a relaxed atmosphere without the need for customers to pile up their payment cards to split the bill. Qkr! is a means to offer our tech-savvy diners a leading mobile solution from a globally trusted brand. This lets us focus on bringing customers a warm welcome and personalised service that’s so crucial to providing that leisurely lunch or dinner.”
