Become a
Founding
Hidden Gem.
Put your business on the path of local explorers.
Hidden Paths turns local discovery into questions, quests and rewards. Independent businesses from any town can register to join our early Hidden Gem network. If we’re not yet active in your area, we’ll add you to our waiting list and contact you as coverage expands.
Become a founding partnerDirect onboarding. A personal welcome from our team.
Built to support local businesses
The places that make a town
special deserve to be discovered.
We introduce your venue to people exploring nearby and give them a compelling reason to visit. Your welcome gives them a reason to return.
From discovery to your door
How it works
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01 Choose
your offerProvide one clear core offer, with stronger optional rewards if you wish.
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02 We promote
your venueYour business appears as a Hidden Gem for explorers discovering the local area.
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03 Customers
win rewardsPotential new customers win your reward by answering a question or completing a quest.
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04 Welcome
the visitThe customer shows a live voucher and your team confirms redemption.
Become a Founding Hidden Gem
We are currently welcoming founding partners via direct registration. To join, please send our partnerships team the information below. We will review your area and reach out to finalise your listing.
1. Your Business Details
Please provide the basic details about your venue:
- Business name — the official trading name to display
- Contact person — your name and role at the business
- Contact phone number — direct telephone number
- Contact email address — for confirmations and updates
- Business address & postcode — full physical location including town
2. Your Proposed Rewards
Describe the reward(s) you would like to offer local explorers whenever your venue is open:
- Core / small offer (Required): A 5% discount, upgrade, or complimentary item with a purchase.
- Medium offer (Optional): A more generous reward, such as 20% off or a free regular item.
- Large offer (Optional): Your highest-tier reward for major achievements (e.g. 30% off or special gift).
How to submit: Email your details to partners@hiddenpaths.app. Submitting your details registers your interest; your listing will only go live once we’ve confirmed your offers and area launch.
Simple from the start
A few practical details
When can customers use a reward?
Offers are available whenever your venue is open. During the pilot, each user can successfully redeem one reward per physical location, regardless of reward level. An unused, expired or gifted reward does not use up that entitlement.
Can I change or withdraw my offer?
Yes. Message the Hidden Paths team to change, pause or withdraw your offer at any time. We manage these requests directly during the pilot. Already activated vouchers remain valid for the rest of their 72-hour redemption window.
Do I need to pay or manage an account?
There are no joining fees, listing fees or commissions during the pilot. You provide the agreed reward when a customer redeems it. Our team handles your listing and offer changes, so you do not need a business dashboard.
Will the redemption rules change?
The one-redemption policy may evolve later, after a business dashboard is introduced to let businesses manage their own redemption policies.