kdonnel
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How does the owner ensure only proper tippers are allowed to eat?That way of thinking is the reason many businesses can't get or keep employees.
How does the owner ensure only proper tippers are allowed to eat?That way of thinking is the reason many businesses can't get or keep employees.
They can't, but that's not the point.How does the owner ensure only proper tippers are allowed to eat?
I despise virtual menus and have stopped going to places that only offer virtual menus.They can't, but that's not the point.
In this environment surcharges are an open invitation to reduced tips -- which the owners can remove by simply using less obvious ways of accommodating rising costs of food. For example, some restaurants are moving to virtual menus -- eliminating the cost of menus entirely.
If they are not smart enough to find a better way, they may well lose staff...and it would be an unforced error on management's part.
Right, and that phenomenon is not limited to restaurants.They are stuck for sure because they are not going to make everyone happy with whatever decision they make.
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Exactly --and if you lived through the days of Jimmy Carter inflation it was bad with very high interest rates and rapidly increasing energy costs (sound familiar) Hold on to your hat because this is going to surpass inflation of the mid 70's coupled with low or nonexistent inventory driving commodity prices higher and higher. Food will not be exempt from this ---already seeing shortages of somethings. Sad thing this is all by design.
Somebody has to foot the bill for those rewards you get back.
Back when I was a kid, gas stations had a cash and credit price. It looks like these are coming back too.
I canceled my family Citibank American Airlines card because the rewards they give (airline miles) have been devalued greatly in the last couple of years. I replaced it with a Fidelity no-fee credit card that gives me 2% cash back on every penny I spend -- no restrictions, no limit.i don't do rewards cards for the most part b/c they tend to come with a yearly fee
The only card I have with a fee that's worth it is my Costco VISA. I pay an annual fee for the membership (not the card), but get good cashback and gas which typically costs 10-15 cents per gallon less than others and 4% cash back on gas.
I double-checked that with a manager at my store, and here's what I was told. Regular Costco rewards = voucher/gift card; VISA reward = cash or check, depending on the amount. I think he said they'd give a check for >$600.we have the costco visa as well but i hear that we will no longer get cash back reward certificates yearly-just vouchers that can be used for that dollar amount at costco. not a biggie for me-i'll use it over multiple costco trips but kind of a bummer for those who relied on cashing them in at member services every year.
If this is true, then I'll be able to sell all of my equities, buy double digit 30 year treasury bonds, and chill. I honestly don't think it will get that bad.
Most of the restaurants around here now have menus you access by scanning a QR code.
That's what is happening here too...pretty much everywhere I think....including Disney. From everything I'm reading about Disney these days....you're attached to your phone for everything these days...same with DCL apparently.
100% true!! Wouldn't that make life easier.
That's what is happening here too...pretty much everywhere I think....including Disney. From everything I'm reading about Disney these days....you're attached to your phone for everything these days...same with DCL apparently.
I've had the same credit card since 1982. No rewards then, but they were added probably about 10 years ago. I'm dinosaur when it comes to banking. I expect everything to be free, so I would not pay an annual fee for a credit card, safe deposit box, checking, checks, cashiers checks, travelers checks or notary services.i don't do rewards cards for the most part b/c they tend to come with a yearly fee (i don't pay for credit-no fees/no interest-paid in full before the statement hits my mailbox). the only one that gives me a reward is the one most universally unaccepted by merchants-american express. i only hold on to them b/c they will fight for their customer tooth and nail on a charge dispute (so if i'm questioning how reliable an online merchant is i opt to use my amex). amex charges me zero fees for the card.
Mobile ordering while at Disney was one of the best things ever when we were there in June.
Order quick service while in line for a pick up whenever you want and pick it up. With 7 of us eating in parks for 6 days, we only had one hiccup and they more than compensated us for it.
Checking wait times on the other parks was helpful, too.