Merchant Information

Race to Savings 2013 ~ 15th Anniversary

We bring local businesses together, with local people looking for their services while helping local non-profit group raise money.

Here is how our program works:
Charleston’s longest running, and only locally owned discount card.

We feature a family oriented fold down card (over 100 offers) that fits in your pocket.

Rules: All offers are valid twice.

Restaurants: Buy 1 item get 1 free, or 50% off 1 item, anytime (Regular menu items only. No delivery or spirits). Entertainment,

Golf & Sports: Buy 1 ticket / green fee get 1 free. Golf: valid Mon – Thurs anytime. Fri, Sat & Sun after 11Am (cart required). Excludes: Specials, other discounts, and holidays.

Starting & expiration: Cards will be out Jan 2013, valid through Jan 2014.
Merchants are signed to a one season (card) agreement, at no cost.
- Average redemption for restaurants is 250 – 300 for the season. All merchants are locally owned: Whether participating, raising money, saving money, all monies stay right here to help our local economy. 

Number of cards & distribution: 20,000 cards to start.
75% of the cards are given on consignment to over 88 non-profit groups. Our cards are geared towards local residents. We do not affect your tourist business.

Card price: Cards sell for $20.00, on consignment. Groups keep $10.00 for each sold.

Image: The community looks at your participation as caring about the people who live here, and helping local non-groups raise much needed money.

Attracts good customers: We bring new customers to you.

Card value: Over $3,500.00. Plus, over $2,000.00 in retail / service offers.

Closing in on 30 years of experience: We have put together a proven program that works.

For Retail / Service sections only
Cost: $125.00. This is a one time offer valid for 12 months.
This goes towards our set up / printing cost. 

Offer: The offer does not have to be a 2 for 1, or 50% off. A dollar amount works the best. 

We look forward to working with you,
Locally Owned – Family Run – Since 1996

Testimonials

Ben & Jerry's
"We've been advertising on the Race to Savings Card for 10 plus years, and plan to continue. Thanks for offering the card to so many deserving groups."
Terri & Carlos Gould, Owners

Classic Carriage Tours
"The Race to Savings card has certainly benefited us over the years.  We wouldn't be without it..."