Trackable operator rebates that deliver ROI

Trackable operator rebates that deliver ROI

Digital rebates that connect you directly with operators, deliver real-time data, and drive measurable sales growth.

Example operator rebate dashboard showing fictitious mustard brand incentive

Hundreds of foodservice professionals up their game with First Bite

Operator rebate dashboard with claim, payout, and redemption rate metrics

Share targeted offers that convert

Create and manage your rebate offers instantly

Build custom-branded experiences for operators

Track every claim and operator touchpoint in real time

Attribute sales to specific reps, regions, and campaigns

Drive velocity and repeat purchases with smart incentives

Rebate strategies for every business goal

Customize incentives to match your objectives

First-time purchase

De-risk trial with targeted incentives for new operators.

“$50 off your first 2 cases of product”

Strategic relationships

Build ongoing connections with volume-based rebates that encourage loyalty.

“$12 off all cases”

Multi-product sales

Drive cross-selling with rebates that reward trying complementary products.

“$25 off Product A with purchase of Product B”

Growth programs

Incentivize increasing purchase volume with tiered rebate structures.

“10% back on growth over previous quarter”

Operator loyalty

Reward consistent purchasing behavior with loyalty rewards.

“Earn points for every case purchased”

Efficient sampling

Distribute samples with trackable redemption and real purchase conversion.

“Try one case free, get $25 off your next order”
List of operator touchpoints including direct sales, trade shows, and broker programs with embedded rebate links to track sales impact
Filtered view of operator data for a premium bacon product

Turn any operator touchpoint into a trackable sales channel

Embed targeted rebate links and QR codes throughout your sales and marketing touchpoints.

Connecting your marketing directly to sales results.

Operator rebate dashboard with claim, payout, and redemption rate metrics
Bar chart showing foodservice sales volume by source: inside sales, trade shows, DSRs, and broker teams

Show ROI of any sales and marketing investment

Deep attribution built-in to track which of your initiatives are driving operator engagement, purchases, and repeat.

Sales by Distributor and OpCo

Break down performance across distribution partners.

Sales by Sales Rep

Connect rebate performance to individual sales representatives.

Sales by Source

Compare performance across channels (trade shows, emails, etc.)

Operator rebate dashboard with claim, payout, and redemption rate metrics
Filtered view of operator data

Unlock valuable operator data

Deep attribution built-in to track which of your initiatives are driving operator engagement, purchases, and repeat.

Maximize ROI on every foodservice dollar invested

Transform what you're spending on GPO fees into strategic incentives that drive verifiable sales growth. Get the control, data, and direct relationships.

First Bite Rebates
GPOs
Distributor Trade Spend

Level of control

Complete control over structure and targeting

Influenced by manufacturer terms

Influenced by manufacturer terms

Targeting precision

Operator, product, segment, geography

Broad tiers by channel or segment

Varies by distributor

Attribution

Direct, real-time

Indirect, delayed, risk of double-dipping

Manual, limited

Scalability

Distributor agnostic – works with any distributor and all types of commercial and non-commercial operators

Only a select pool of operators are eligible

Manual trade agreements for each account limits scalability

End-to-end rebate management that saves hours of manual work

Turn days of manual rebate processing into minutes. First Bite's automated platform handles everything, freeing your team for more strategic work.

Rebate Creation

  • Generate rebates instantly
  • Create unlimited number of rebate offers
  • Operator portal access

Invoice Verification

  • Automated invoice processing
  • Fraud and double-dipping protection

Payment & Communication

  • Alerts and notifications for operators
  • Operator payment processing and record keeping

Reporting & Analytics

  • Real-time program analytics
  • Campaign attribution tracking
  • Performance dashboards

Frequently asked questions

As many as you need — unlimited programs are included in your subscription, with no extra fees per offer. We encourage experimentation and iteration to find the highest ROI program design for your portfolio.

Your team has full control on eligibility and targeting. Use filters like segment, location, or buying behavior to reach the right operators — or target your own key accounts and event lists.

Within 2 weeks of purchase verification — up to 5x faster than the industry norm.

Via digital transfer or mailed check — their choice. Digital is faster and comes with instant confirmation.

The entire process is managed within the First Bite platform - no processing or data entry work needed from accounting teams. Most clients cut admin time by 75% or more.

Track performance by distributor, sales rep, marketing channel, and sales lift — all in real time.

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