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Jola, there are a lot of restaurants mentioned which means there are a lot of different mystery shopping companies. bgriffin gave you some excellent advice.

Irk, I'm assuming that is a joke right? You've been shopping for a long time and been here for about six years

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.

ZOMG I gave good advice?!?!!?

It only seems like I've been annoying you for 6 years, but really it's only been 6 months. I did my first shop 7/27/13.

There are reasons that a body stays in motion
At the moment only demons come to mind

Six months?! God it seems like it has been my whole life

Loved Houston's. Are they still shopped? If so, they must be using a different company than before.

jncut Wrote:
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> Houston's

Gosh, I really wish we could disclose the shop companies for some of these shops. I am signed up with about 5 million companies and I still haven't found the BJs, Cheesecake factory, Applebee's, ClaimJumper....... is it illegal for you guys to EMAIL me with the companies?????????

Yes. We signed a contract with each company. Our word means something. Without it, nothing in our reports is believable.

LisaSTL Wrote:
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> Six months?! God it seems like it has been my
> whole life

I get that reaction a lot. :/

There are reasons that a body stays in motion
At the moment only demons come to mind

Joe's Crab Shack, J. Alexander and Rainforest Cafe. I would say Capital Grille, except for the new requirement of wine. The report for Pita Pit is a PITA. Cantina Laredo has the easiest 5 min report for casual dining.

Edited to add: Cheesecake is another, except I can't keep under the $30 gift card.

Not my circus - Not my monkeys @(*.*)@

~Polish Proverb~

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/15/2014 05:00AM by cubbiecat.

Cheesecake Factory for their vast menu. Capital Grill for their ambiance and class.

Robinv

I mentioned Flemings a few days ago, and within a few minutes I was sent a PM asking me to disclose the company who shopped them...and it was actually someone who has been around for 156 posts. They should know better by now.

Pita Pit or 5 Guys, I now have two of each in my city.

I have to agree with the Capital Grill! done those in many states

LisaSTL Wrote:
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> Jola, there are a lot of restaurants mentioned
> which means there are a lot of different mystery
> shopping companies. bgriffin gave you some
> excellent advice.
>
> Irk, I'm assuming that is a joke right? You've
> been shopping for a long time and been here for
> about six years

Thank you Lisa!

Seasons 52

Add Texas Roadhouse to my list. Sit at the bar, no phone call, easy report and alone

the wing shops are in one / out one - it's less than 35 days as long as you are not two in a row

This thread mentions a restaurant whose founder is a friend of my largest personal client, and yes, this founder of the mentioned restaurant knows me and my relationship with my client.

My three largest clients are restaurateurs, I'm pretty much set for life or till I get too old to move or whatever.

ap7isback Wrote:
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> This thread mentions a restaurant whose founder is
> a friend of my largest personal client, and yes,
> this founder of the mentioned restaurant knows me
> and my relationship with my client.
>
> My three largest clients are restaurateurs, I'm
> pretty much set for life or till I get too old to
> move or whatever.

ap7isback, that is totally awesome! I am sure I am not alone when I say, it's uplifting to hear your success story!

(heart)

I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

Hey, don't give me too much glory... I'm small fry and I know it. Big fish in big pond size of whale, big fish in thimble is minnow....

eclark3 Wrote:

> DRJ - Subway is shopped. I don't think every
> location is shopped. There are 100 locations
> around me, but I may only see 10 on the job board.

Is it one of the large well known companies? I'm guessing maybe it varies by franchisee whether they are shopped and maybe it's by one of the lesser know companies?

which Capitol Grille?? JC, there is one in Denver we haven't gone too yet.

WOW, tried Mellow Mushroom after the diabetes expo Sat, wow! Really good!

I honestly don't like Mellow Mushroom pizza, but their jerk chicken sandwich is spectacular!

There are reasons that a body stays in motion
At the moment only demons come to mind

DRJ Wrote:
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> eclark3 Wrote:
>
> > DRJ - Subway is shopped. I don't think every
> > location is shopped. There are 100 locations
> > around me, but I may only see 10 on the job
> board.
>
> Is it one of the large well known companies? I'm
> guessing maybe it varies by franchisee whether
> they are shopped and maybe it's by one of the
> lesser know companies?

Franchisers often have franchises shopped, sometimes Franchisee's have their own MSC's, shopping themselves or other franchise owner's (competitive shop). I've even seen a Franchisee shopping a company store, for competitive analysis.

I used to love to shop Houstons. I don't live near one anymore.

I enjoy shopping Uno's and Red Robin.

When ever someone asks me what msing is I refer to an experience at Houston's. Our table was not preset. I ordered buffalo wings for an appetizer. When the waitress brought them to me I asked her for some napkins. She brought me a single cocktail napkin from the bar.

A question on the survey at that time was something along the lines of 'did your server anticipate your needs'?

No.

I keep asking but no one seems to know... Is Houstons still being shopped? I am just curious because the MSC that used to have them no longer offers them. I'm not asking for the new MSC name... Just curious so I can start looking again. I love going there!

Sallyctcss Wrote:
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> I used to love to shop Houstons. I don't live near
> one anymore.
>
> I enjoy shopping Uno's and Red Robin.
>
> When ever someone asks me what msing is I refer to
> an experience at Houston's. Our table was not
> preset. I ordered buffalo wings for an appetizer.
> When the waitress brought them to me I asked her
> for some napkins. She brought me a single cocktail
> napkin from the bar.
>
> A question on the survey at that time was
> something along the lines of 'did your server
> anticipate your needs'?
>
> No.

It would make more sense and be more helpful if shoppers replying say what city or what region of the country they are shopping. The restaurants mentioned here did not ring any bells for me except McD, but I don't call McD fine dining at all.

Texas Roadhouse! The only way to make it better would be if they stopped line dancing. Love the food, but can't make myself take a bite if there are college-age kids kicking up their heels just a few feet from my plate. Eating is suspended until the dancing stops.

High End restaurants and the Cheesecake Factory.

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