How Mystery Shopping Works

Three simple steps to start getting paid.

Step 1 — Sign Up Free Create a free account with one or more mystery shopping companies. No fees. No experience required. Most approvals happen within 24–48 hours.

Step 2 — Pick Your Assignments Browse available shops in your area. Choose assignments that fit your schedule — restaurants, retail stores, apartments, phone shops, and more.

Step 3 — Complete and Get Paid Visit the location, complete your evaluation, submit your report, and get paid. Most companies pay within 2–3 weeks via check or PayPal.

Pro tip: Sign up with at least 3 companies to maximize your assignment options. Most active shoppers work with 3 to 5 companies at a time.

Get Organized and Start Earning

The Mystery Shopper Planner is your $7 all-in-one Notion template built specifically for mystery shoppers.

Here is what is inside:

Assignment tracker

Mileage log

Income tracker

Report writing workspace

Company directory

Monthly income goals

Everything in one place. Instant download. $7.

Mystery Shopping Companies Actively Recruiting

All free to join. Sign up for at least three to maximize your assignment opportunities.

Retail and General

Marketforce — Retail, restaurant, and service shops

BestMark — One of the largest mystery shopping companies

Sinclair Customer Metrics

Second To None — Customer experience evaluations

Shoppers View

Confero

Amusement Advantage

Restaurant and Food Service

Ipsos Mystery Shopping

Coyle Hospitality — Restaurant and hotel evaluations

Reality Based Group

Apartment and Real Estate

Shoppers Critique

Ellis Partners

Phone and Digital

BARE International — Phone, digital, and in person shops

IntelliShop

Pro tip — The more platforms you join the more assignments available in your area. Most shoppers work with 3 to 5 companies at a time.

Ready to get organized and start earning? The Mystery Shopper Planner is your $7 all-in-one Notion template — assignment tracker, mileage log, income tracker, report writing workspace, company directory, and monthly income goals all in one place.