Costs, revenue, and financial commitments
Timeline, requirements, and expectations
Contracts, liability, and ongoing support
There are no upfront costs to participate in community quests. You only commit to reinvesting a percentage of your quest day sales into the specified improvements. This percentage is determined by your bid during the application process.
Typical winning bids range from 15-30% of quest day sales. Consider your profit margins, the cost of improvements, and the potential long-term benefits. Remember, the sales boost often covers the entire reinvestment commitment.
You typically have 30-90 days after the quest to implement the promised improvements, depending on the complexity of the project. The timeline is agreed upon during the quest planning phase.
Your commitment is based on actual sales, not projections. If sales are lower than expected, your reinvestment amount adjusts proportionally. However, quests typically generate 200-400% increases in daily sales.
From application to quest day is typically 2-4 weeks. This includes the bidding period (1 week), winner selection, and community mobilization (1-2 weeks). Implementation of improvements happens after the quest.
Any business can participate - retail stores, restaurants, service providers, and online businesses. The key is having the ability to make meaningful social or environmental improvements and handle increased customer traffic.
Ensure adequate inventory, schedule extra staff, prepare your space for increased traffic, and plan for media coverage. We provide a detailed preparation checklist and support throughout the process.
Absolutely! Online quests use special promo codes or links to track sales. You commit to reinvesting a percentage of sales made through the quest code during the specified time period.
You can participate in future quests, and organizers often keep a list of interested businesses for upcoming opportunities. Many quests have multiple participating businesses or follow-up events.
Participation involves a commitment agreement outlining your reinvestment pledge and timeline. This creates accountability but is designed to be business-friendly and achievable.
We provide quest planning support, marketing materials, media coordination, day-of-event assistance, and follow-up guidance for implementing improvements.
We work with you to find solutions, including alternative improvements of equal value or extended timelines. The goal is success for everyone involved.
We conduct follow-up visits, review receipts and documentation, and often feature completed improvements in our communications to celebrate your success.
Yes! Many businesses become regular participants, using quests to fund ongoing improvements and build stronger community relationships.