Dallas, TX, May 22, 2012-SmartCart Service Systems announced a distribution deal signed with VGM Club out of Waterloo, IA. This new partnership will give VGM members a discounted rate for SmartCart.
SmartCart is the first application to tap into 90% of golfers that use a smartphone. After a golfer downloads and signs into SmartCart, (for free) the GPS automatically locates any course within a 25-mile radius. When the golfer checks into a SmartCart club, they have immediate access to custom menus and scorecards. From this point on, golfers can easily place orders throughout the facility. The orders populate into SmartCart’s web based back-end, keeping the staff up to date. The orders are promptly filled and completed. The result is that the golfer is satisfied and the course has an immediate increase in revenue. Additionally, the application supports social members for country clubs (tennis courts, poolside etc.) by providing the ability to place to-go or curbside pick-up orders. This allows neighborhood establishments, especially those away from mainstream traffic, to provide quality food for the community with no extra overhead (i.e. no extra staff) while increasing revenues.
“As an Operator and Former Club Corp Executive for over 35 years, I quickly realized the added value the SmartCart app has brought to the industry. It is exciting to be a part of a cutting edge technology company that will help maximize revenue and revitalize customer service in the industry”, said Bill Dowling, COO, SmartCart.
SmartCart Service Systems, founded in December of 2010, has worked with a who’s who of senior advisors in the industry over the past year to help develop the most effective system possible. This month marks an important step for SmartCart’s future by forming an alliance with a company as influential as VGM. According to Cam Schultz, VP of National Sales, VGM, “We believe SmartCart is a perfect fit for the goals of VGM and we are extremely excited to bring something as innovative as SmartCart to our members.”
VGM Club is North America’s premier member service and marketing organization for membership-based clubs, including golf, tennis, yacht, city and athletic clubs. Current membership exceeds 3,500 facilities in all 50 states and Canada. Membership in VGM Club reduces operating expenditures while maximizing revenue through deviated pricing and rebates earned on everyday purchases. As a purchasing solutions organization started in 1994 with over 400 supplier partnerships, VGM Club has capitalized on the purchasing needs of all aspects of a golf course or club by providing programs which offer special pricing on anything from food and beverage to maintenance equipment to clubhouse needs and pro shop services.
For more information or to learn on how to become a member, please visit www.smartcartapp.com.
Contact:
David Darnell, VP/ Customer Relations
214-668-5762, david@smartcartapp.com
Susan Lied, Write Right Media
susan@writerightmedia.com
