Free Local Advertising for Your Business | Gold Athletics Merchant Program
Merchant Program · Now Enrolling

Free Local Advertising. Real Foot Traffic. Zero Risk.

Offer a discount. Student-athletes put your business in front of hundreds of local families. No ad fees, no contracts — supporters come to you, discount in hand, ready to spend. Community goodwill and real revenue.

See How It Works
No advertising fees
Customers come to you
Auto-renews — opt out anytime
1,000+
School Campaigns Run
500K+
Supporters Reached
5.0★
Partner Rating
$0
Merchant Cost
How It Works

Four Simple Steps.
Full Year of Exposure.

From the moment you reply with your offer, we handle every detail. You just welcome the customers who walk in.

1

You Choose Your Offer

Pick a discount that makes sense for your business — $5 off, 15%, BOGO, free appetizer. You're in control.

2

We Feature Your Business

Your logo and offer are printed on Gold Cards & Tickets, and loaded into the GoldDeals+ app — at no cost.

3

Athletes Sell to Supporters

Student-athletes sell cards & tickets to friends, family, and neighbors — driving hundreds of local impressions for your brand.

4

Customers Redeem In Person

Supporters bring the card or show their phone at your counter. New foot traffic all year long.

Card vs. Ticket

Two Products.
Same Simple Idea.

Teams choose the fundraising product that fits their season and price point. Your offer can appear on one — or both — and we'll align the validity windows so your exposure is continuous.

Gold Card

Multi-Use Discount Card

Gold Card featuring local merchant offers
  • How it works: Supporters can redeem your offer every day, up to 365 times in a year.
  • Redemption: Show the physical card or the GoldDeals+ app at checkout.
  • Best for: Businesses wanting repeat visits — restaurants, cafés, quick-service, fitness.
  • Typical offer value: "$5 off $25+", "15% off", "BOGO", "Free item w/ purchase".
Gold Ticket

Single-Use Coupon Book

Gold Ticket coupon book featuring local and national merchants
  • How it works: Four single-use, tear-away coupons per participating business.
  • Redemption: Hand in the physical coupon or show the GoldDeals+ app at checkout.
  • Best for: Higher-value one-time offers that bring in first-time customers.
  • Typical offer value: $5 or more per coupon — "BOGO Free", "Free appetizer", "$5 off $25+".
On both? If the fall football team sells Cards and the spring lacrosse team sells Tickets, we align your offer windows so it's valid across both selling periods. One offer, two seasons of exposure.
You're In Good Company

Real Products.
Real Brands. Real Programs.

Here's a handful of actual Gold Tickets already printed for local teams this season. Notice who's on them — national chains and beloved local spots, side by side.

Plainville Athletic League Baseball & Softball Gold Ticket featuring Eviva Trattoria, Eagle Brook Saloon, Don's Diner, The Chieftain Pub, BPQ, and 110 Grill
Plainville Athletic League Baseball & Softball · MA
Marshfield Girls Lacrosse Gold Ticket featuring Lapels, Starland, Domino's, McDonald's, Sashimi, and Towne Tavern & Tap
Marshfield Girls Lacrosse Featuring Domino's, McDonald's & more · MA
Marple Township Little League Gold Ticket featuring Barnabys, the Sugaree, Italian Delite, P.J. Whelihan's, Delco Steaks, and McDonald's
Marple Township Little League Featuring P.J. Whelihan's, McDonald's & more · PA
West Springfield Baseball Gold Ticket featuring Applebee's, Ben & Jerry's, Jiffy Lube, Subway, and Patrick's Pub
West Springfield Baseball Featuring Applebee's, Subway, Jiffy Lube & more · MA

Be on the next one.

Why Merchants Join

Exposure That Pays For Itself

Most advertising costs money up front with no guarantee anyone shows up. The Gold Card flips that model on its head.

$0 Upfront. $0 Ever.

No advertising fee, no monthly cost, no setup charge. You commit the discount you chose — and you only honor it when a real customer walks in, ready to spend with you.

Real Local Traffic

These aren't anonymous bargain-hunters. They're families, neighbors, and super-fans who bought a card to support a school near you — and they remember who showed up for them.

A Full Year Per Product.
Then It Renews.

Each offer runs for a full year on the specific product it appears on. Your listing automatically carries into next year's products so you never have to re-enroll — and you're always welcome to opt out before the next print run. No penalties, no hassle.

Physical + Digital Reach

Your offer is redeemable two ways: the physical Gold Card/Ticket supporters carry, and the GoldDeals+ mobile app. Double the touchpoints, double the visits.

Community Goodwill

Supporting student-athletes earns you something you can't buy: a reputation as a business that shows up for the local community. That's word-of-mouth gold.

You Set the Terms

$5 off $25. 15% off. BOGO. Free appetizer. A signature item at a special price. Whatever protects your margins and drives the behavior you want. It's your offer, your rules.

Gold Card and GoldDeals+ app showcase — physical card plus digital app redemption
Physical + Digital

Two Ways Supporters
Redeem Your Offer

Every merchant gets exposure through both channels — the printed Card or Ticket supporters hand to athletes, and the GoldDeals+ app they carry in their pocket all year.

  • The Gold Card / Ticket Physical cards and tear-away tickets sold by student-athletes. Supporters hand them to you at checkout.
  • The GoldDeals+ App Supporters find your business in the app, tap "Redeem Now," and show you the screen. A 5-minute timer ensures in-person redemption only.
  • No Hardware. No Training. If you can ring up a sale, you can redeem a Gold Card or Ticket offer. That's it.
Inside the GoldDeals+ App

How Supporters Redeem
In Four Taps

Here's what a supporter sees when they find your business and redeem in-store. No account setup headaches on your end — you just verify the screen.

GoldDeals+ app redemption flow: Explore, Available Offers, Redeem Now, Show Screen to Employee
Popular Offers

The Offer Is Yours To Choose

Here are the discount structures merchants in our network use most. Pick what works for your margins — or come up with something original.

$5 OFF $25 or more purchase
15% OFF Any purchase
BOGO Buy one, get one free
FREE ITEM Appetizer, dessert, or signature add-on
Frequently Asked

Everything Merchants
Want To Know

Cost & Commitment
Is there really no cost? +
Correct — zero cost. No fees, no setup, no commission. You simply choose a discount and honor it when a customer redeems it. The only thing you're "spending" is the discount itself — and only when someone actually buys from you.
What exactly am I committing to when I join? +
You're committing to honor the offer you choose for the duration of the product's validity window — which is valid for one year. That's it. No contracts to sign, no invoices to pay, no meetings to attend. You reply with your offer, we handle everything else.
Can I limit how many discounts I give? +
Yes. You set the terms — per visit, per day, or a total cap. We'll note it on your listing. You're never obligated to honor more than your business can comfortably support.
What if I want to adjust my offer mid-year? +
We recommend locking in an offer you're comfortable with long-term, since cards and tickets are physically printed. However, app listings can be updated. If something comes up, reach out and we'll work with you.
Will I be automatically renewed? Can I opt out? +
Yes — your listing automatically carries into next year's program so you never have to re-enroll. If you'd like to opt out, just let us know before the next print run by email at [email protected] or through the chat on this page, and we'll remove you. No penalties, no hassle.
Customers
Who are these supporters — are they actually local? +
Yes, genuinely local. Supporters are the friends, family members, neighbors, and community members of student-athletes at schools near you — which means they're invested, engaged, and motivated to use it. These aren't anonymous coupon clippers.
How many people will actually see my business? +
It varies by team and campaign, but our programs typically reach hundreds of supporters per school. Multiply that across a full year of physical cards in wallets and your listing living in the GoldDeals+ app, and your business gets consistent, recurring local impressions — without spending a dollar on ads.
Are they loyal customers or just deal-seekers? +
More loyal. They buy the card or ticket to support a team, not just for discounts — which often leads to repeat customers who keep choosing you long after the first visit.
Offers
Is my business a good fit? +
Any local business is a good fit. Restaurants, pizzerias, cafés, coffee shops, retail shops, salons, oil change, ice cream, sports bars, fitness studios, family entertainment, auto services, spas, landscapers, and more. If local families visit you or use a service you provide — you're a fit.
Can I offer more than one discount? +
Each business typically features one offer per product. However, if you appear on both the Gold Card and Gold Ticket, you can run a different offer on each — for example, a repeat-visit discount on the Card and a higher-value first-time offer on the Ticket.
How can I make my offer stand out? +
Higher-value offers are typically used on the key tags on the Gold Cards. The key tag has more space, allowing for your logo, business name, and offer to be printed larger.
Will I appear on both the card and the ticket? +
You can! If teams run different products, we align timing so your offer stays active across seasons — no extra work for you.
Can I include a barcode, QR code, or redemption code? +
Short redemption codes (e.g., "Use code GOLD10") are simple to include and can tie into your POS or loyalty system. Full barcodes and QR codes depend on available space in the layout. Your GoldDeals+ app listing is more flexible — just tell us what you need and we'll let you know what's possible for your campaign.
What will my listing look like on the card and in the app? +
On the printed card or ticket, your business name, logo, and offer are featured alongside other local merchants. In the GoldDeals+ app, your business name, logo, address, and phone number are included along with your offer.
Can I see a proof before it prints? +
Yes. We'll send a digital proof for your review and approval before anything goes to print. Just turn feedback around promptly — print deadlines are tied to the team's selling season.
Can I limit which products my offer appears on? +
Yes. We work with businesses to determine which products are the best fit for their offer. If there are certain products, regions, or organizations you'd prefer not to participate with, just let us know and we'll discuss available options with you.
When will I know when my offer appears on a printed product? +
Once we have a team that's a good fit for your offer, we'll contact you by email approximately 4–6 weeks before the product goes on sale. This gives you advance notice of when customers may begin using it.
How does GoldDeals+ app redemption work? +
Customers pull up your offer and tap "Redeem Now," then show it to your staff at checkout. There's a 5-minute timer — this ensures the redemption is happening in person, not shared as a screenshot. Your staff verifies it and applies the offer. No hardware, no scanning, no integration required on your end.
Getting Started
How do I sign up? +
Click "Claim My Spot" or "Enroll in 60 Seconds" anywhere on this page, or call us at (888) 531-7074. The whole process takes about a minute.
What information do you need from me? +
Just a few things: your business name, address, phone number, and an email address. Provide your offer, any terms or limits you want applied, and where we can find your logo. That's it. No lengthy forms, no contracts to review.
Who do I contact if I have questions or a problem? +
You can reach us anytime by chat (the button on this page), by phone at (888) 531-7074, or by email at [email protected]. We're a small team that takes partnerships seriously — you won't be stuck in a support ticket queue.
Ready When You Are

Claim Your Spot On This Year's Gold Card

Cards and tickets are already being finalized for local teams. Lock in your business before the lineup closes and get a full year of free local exposure.

Call (888) 531-7074