See the aisles the way real shoppers do.
We run an independent mystery shopping program for grocery stores and retail chains across the U.S. We pay everyday shoppers fairly to evaluate real visits — no gimmicks, no fees, no income promises.
Program basics
Built for shoppers and the grocers who need honest eyes.
One standard for both sides: clear pay, clear expectations, no surprises.
For shoppers
You already notice how a store treats you — whether the shelves are stocked, the checkout is fast, the produce looks fresh. We pay you to write that down.
- Apply for free, get matched to grocery and retail visits near you.
- Per-visit compensation, plus reimbursement when a purchase is required.
- Paid by direct deposit on a posted schedule — never a check to cash and forward.
- No minimum hours. Take assignments when they fit your schedule.
For brands
Custom evaluation programs built around your store operations, built to hold up under audit and actually get used by your ops team.
- Scorecards and scenarios tailored to grocery operations.
- Coverage across all 50 states.
- Photo, receipt, and time-stamp verification on every report.
- Clean exports and dashboards your team can act on.
From application to paycheck.
Four steps, no surprises in between.
Apply
Fill out the short form below. It takes about a minute, and we never charge a fee to apply.
Get matched
When a grocery or retail assignment opens near you, we send the brief: store, scenario, what to observe, and the pay for that visit.
Shop the visit
Walk in like any other customer. Note what you see, keep your receipt, and submit your report through our online form.
Get paid
Once your report is reviewed and accepted, payment goes out by direct deposit on the next scheduled cycle.
What we don't do.
Mystery shopping attracts scammers. Here's exactly how to tell us apart from them.
We never ask you for money.
No application fees, no training fees, no "starter kit" to buy. Nothing, ever.
We don't mail checks to cash.
Real assignments never involve depositing a check and wiring part of it back.
We don't promise income.
Assignment volume depends on client demand in your area and changes month to month.
We don't cold-message you.
If you never applied, we never contacted you. Forward anything suspicious our way.
If someone claiming to be Grocery Shopper asks you to deposit a check, buy gift cards, wire money, or pay any fee — it's a scam, not us.
Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov and forward the message to report@secretshopper.site.
Apply in a minute.
U.S. residents 18 or older. Submitting this form is a request to join the program — not an offer of work or income.
- Free to apply, always
- No purchase or payment required to join
- Independent contractor (1099) arrangement
- Paid by direct deposit, on a set schedule
Application received.
Thanks — we have your details. We'll email you when a grocery or retail assignment in your area is available. If anyone claiming to represent us ever asks you for money, it isn't us.
Before you apply.
The ones we hear most. Email us if yours isn't here.
Is this a job?
No. Grocery Shopper is an independent contractor program. We are not your employer, and this does not come with employee benefits. You're responsible for your own taxes on anything we pay you.
How much can I earn?
We don't make income promises. Pay per visit varies by location, complexity, and any reimbursable purchase. Assignment volume depends on client demand in your area and can vary month to month.
Do I have to pay anything?
No. Applying, onboarding, and accessing assignments are all free. We will never ask you for money for any reason. If anyone claiming to represent us does, it's a scam — please report it.
How do I get paid?
By direct deposit on a posted payment schedule, after your report is reviewed and accepted. We never pay by mailed check, gift card, wire, or cryptocurrency.
Do you work with grocery brands directly?
Yes. If you represent a grocery or retail brand interested in our evaluation program, email brands@secretshopper.site and our team will follow up.
How do I report a suspicious message?
Forward it to report@secretshopper.site and file a report at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Don't respond to the sender, deposit any check they sent, or send them money.