GCS Field Research
VerifiedMarket ResearchBrand Compliance AuditingCustomer Experience MeasurementRetail Operations AuditsSite VerificationsData Collection (serving industries like RetailRestaurants/HospitalityFinancial ServicesAutomotiveConsumer Packaged GoodsHealthcare). · Private Company
GCS Field Research is a national field research company providing on-site data collection, mystery shopping programs, compliance audits, and customer experience measurement services to businesses across diverse industries. They leverage a network of independent contractors to gather accurate field intelligence and actionable insights for clients.
Pay range
$2 – $50 /inspection
Frequency
Typically monthlyfor all assignments successfully completedsubmittedand approved in the previous month's cycle. Payments are often made via direct deposit or PayPal. A common payment window in the mystery shopping industry is Net 30 to Net 45 days after the successful submission and approval of all required reports and documentation. Some companies may have minimum payout thresholds (e.g.25) before issuing payment.
Coverage
National
Size
Small
Volume
Variable; depends heavily on the volume of client projects in the contractor's specific geographic area and the number of registered and active contractors competing for those assignments. Mystery shopping and field audit work is best suited for supplemental income rather than a primaryfull-time source for most individuals. Assignments in popular categories (e.g.fast foodretail) or in densely populated urban areas can be claimed very quickly. Rural or less populated areas may have fewer opportunities but also less competition per assignment.
Founded
2000
Firm snapshot
Industry focus
Market ResearchBrand Compliance AuditingCustomer Experience MeasurementRetail Operations AuditsSite VerificationsData Collection (serving industries like RetailRestaurants/HospitalityFinancial ServicesAutomotiveConsumer Packaged GoodsHealthcare).
Company type
Private Company
Coverage / territory
National
Company size
Small
Services
InspectionsInsurance Inspection
Specializations
National field research company that provides businesses with on-site data collectionmystery shopping programscompliance auditsand customer experience measurement services. Leverages a network of independent contractors to gather accurate field intelligence and actionable insights for clients across diverse industries.
Founded
2000
About this firm
GCS Field Research is a national field research company providing on-site data collection, mystery shopping programs, compliance audits, and customer experience measurement services to businesses across diverse industries. They leverage a network of independent contractors to gather accurate field intelligence and actionable insights for clients.
Assignment process
Independent contractors register on GCS Field Research's online platform (often a Shopmetrics-based system or similar specialized field research software). Available assignments (shopsauditssurveys) are posted on a job board within this platformusually filterable by geographic locationdateand other criteria. Registered contractors can view assignment details (requirementspaylocationdeadline) and apply for or self-assign tasks that match their profilequalificationslocationand availability. Schedulers or project managers may also proactively email or call qualified contractors for urgent or specific project needs.