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@Morledzep wrote:

That is PETA. People for the Eating of Tasty Animals.

I did a Beef Jerky Experience shop recently and an employee was wearing a "People Eating Tasty Animals" shirt.

Smithfield's Chicken and Barbecue, Kickback Jack's, Captain D's, Shake Shack, Dave & Buster's (they did bar compliance audits pre-pandemic but haven't seen since), Greene Turtle, Chickie's & Pete's.

@rmkeith wrote:

Seeing all these restaurants shopped make me jealous! So far I've only found MSCs for and shopped TRH, Sonic, 5 Guys, and Panda Express. I clearly need to expand my MSC affiliation!

I think it is also regional because quite a few of the places mentioned, I have never heard of. I am with you, mostly sonic, 5 guys, TRH, I don't even have a Panda Express.

I have done a few quick shops for Panera, Chipolte, Jersey Mikes. Would like to see more of those.

Bahama Breeze is a good one but there is only one around here so I would probably have to fight for me life to get it! Give me some Moe's or some Greek Restaurants.

Braum’s

Newb question. May I ask what the average payout from these restaurants? Do you get reimbursed for meals or just the pay for the assignments the clients asked you to perform?

Thanks ????

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/12/2023 09:46PM by Jz.

It varies by account and company. I work with a boutique MSC that does restaurants in 5 cities -- mostly chef run restaurant groups and he pays for the required purchases (usually 2 apps, 2 entrees, shared dessert, one round of drinks +one drink at bar no matter what it costs but sometimes restricted like no entrees over $42 which will be the cost of the cheapest steak but all other entrees are below that) and $20 pay, another local group with another company pays $15 plus reimburse enough for the cheapest of the required courses (shared app, 2 entrees and dessert plus non water drink paying $80), Coyle usually starts at $10 for biddable restaurants and covers the cost of courses if you buy the cheapest choices. Some MSC only pay reimbursement (not sure how far that goes as I don't take those) One doesn't get rich on fine dining and can make more with well bonused fast casual but if you enjoy a good meal it might be worth it. Honestly 5Guys is my bread and butter and maybe once a month I will take my partner out for a nice work dinner. Those are more about a discounted fine dining experience than making money.

You won't get rich with restaurant shops. But the ones you make a little on will make up for the ones where you go over. Some of them can take up to 8 weeks to pay so you need a fund or an interest-free credit card.

My average shop is around $30.

The benefit to me is saving on grocery spend as well as getting out of the house.

@Jz wrote:

Newb question. May I ask what the average payout from these restaurants? Do you get reimbursed for meals or just the pay for the assignments the clients asked you to perform?

Thanks ????

Just flashed on one that used to be shopped in my area, but now they are not being offered in Utah (bumming me out every time I get an email from the MSP):

Slim Chicken's

I like them the best of the chicken strip places, mainly because they offer more sauces than anyone else, and I'm a condiment slut (except ketchup, which is of the devil).

Jealous of you TX and elsewhere shoppers who get to do these!

Have synthesizers, will travel...

Wow sounds like you are a veteran at this! Thanks so much for sharing. When I first saw this gig I was skeptical, but apparently this is quite a big community and quite a good gig for lots of folks. This may almost be better than food delivering or ride sharing gigs.

All the best to you,

@jazzzyjd wrote:

It varies by account and company. I work with a boutique MSC that does restaurants in 5 cities -- mostly chef run restaurant groups and he pays for the required purchases (usually 2 apps, 2 entrees, shared dessert, one round of drinks +one drink at bar no matter what it costs but sometimes restricted like no entrees over $42 which will be the cost of the cheapest steak but all other entrees are below that) and $20 pay, another local group with another company pays $15 plus reimburse enough for the cheapest of the required courses (shared app, 2 entrees and dessert plus non water drink paying $80), Coyle usually starts at $10 for biddable restaurants and covers the cost of courses if you buy the cheapest choices. Some MSC only pay reimbursement (not sure how far that goes as I don't take those) One doesn't get rich on fine dining and can make more with well bonused fast casual but if you enjoy a good meal it might be worth it. Honestly 5Guys is my bread and butter and maybe once a month I will take my partner out for a nice work dinner. Those are more about a discounted fine dining experience than making money.

@ShopperGirly wrote:

You won't get rich with restaurant shops. But the ones you make a little on will make up for the ones where you go over. Some of them can take up to 8 weeks to pay so you need a fund or an interest-free credit card.

My average shop is around $30.

The benefit to me is saving on grocery spend as well as getting out of the house.

@Jz wrote:

Newb question. May I ask what the average payout from these restaurants? Do you get reimbursed for meals or just the pay for the assignments the clients asked you to perform?

Thanks ????

This seems like a really awesome part time gig over the weekend. Thanks for sharing your experience.

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