Gift certificate for restaurant shop
The gift certificates are not taxable. They are not included on the 1099.
I just noticed that the email guidelines say "EACH guest must order an entree and a drink other than water. You MUST order at least 1 appetizer or dessert to share. You may order an alcoholic drink, but you may not order more than one. "
I know there was a discussion about purchase requirements earlier. This wording seems new, although I've only done one shop under the new company (and am currently out of rotation for the one location near me). I usually ordered the wings as my meal, and my wife would get a burger. We'd get one drink and nothing else Sounds like I'll have to up my spending on the next shop, unless the form guidelines still conflict. At least I have the $100 gift card to spend.
I know there was a discussion about purchase requirements earlier. This wording seems new, although I've only done one shop under the new company (and am currently out of rotation for the one location near me). I usually ordered the wings as my meal, and my wife would get a burger. We'd get one drink and nothing else Sounds like I'll have to up my spending on the next shop, unless the form guidelines still conflict. At least I have the $100 gift card to spend.
You basically need 2 entrees, 2 drinks and 1 appetizer or dessert. I was already getting 2 entrees and the dessert, but with only 1 drink. So now I upped it to 2 drinks (an extra $4).
You could always go on a wednesday when the burgers are cheaper or monday when a pizza is half price.
I have gone with 3 people and still only ordered the 2 entrees and 2 drinks and 1 dessert. I think the point is...they wanted to get away from the cheapskates who ordered water and the cheapest entree and tried to "make the rest" without spending more. The typical diners at BJ are not cheapskates looking to order 1 entree and water. I take extra receipts for the loyalty points and routinely finding parties of 2 spending $60-$100 pre-tip. So it looks weird to have a shopper come in and pose as a legitimate customer and spend $20 out of a possible $100. That's not the general customer for them. Yes, I'm sure there are some people who might do that...but not the vast majority of their clientele.
The person going to BJ's and looking to get out for $20 is as silly as the person who goes to five guys and orders a burger and stands there and says nothing else waiting for the cashier to start asking you if you want anything else. That is not how typical people who frequent BJ's or Five Guys order food.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/13/2024 06:48AM by hbbigdaddy.
You could always go on a wednesday when the burgers are cheaper or monday when a pizza is half price.
I have gone with 3 people and still only ordered the 2 entrees and 2 drinks and 1 dessert. I think the point is...they wanted to get away from the cheapskates who ordered water and the cheapest entree and tried to "make the rest" without spending more. The typical diners at BJ are not cheapskates looking to order 1 entree and water. I take extra receipts for the loyalty points and routinely finding parties of 2 spending $60-$100 pre-tip. So it looks weird to have a shopper come in and pose as a legitimate customer and spend $20 out of a possible $100. That's not the general customer for them. Yes, I'm sure there are some people who might do that...but not the vast majority of their clientele.
The person going to BJ's and looking to get out for $20 is as silly as the person who goes to five guys and orders a burger and stands there and says nothing else waiting for the cashier to start asking you if you want anything else. That is not how typical people who frequent BJ's or Five Guys order food.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/13/2024 06:48AM by hbbigdaddy.
I got an email from the restaurant advertising a new Wednesday $5 Wings special (you only get five wings for that price). Unfortunately, what they did not say is that it replaced the extremely popular $12 ($13?) burger special. We used to always shop them on Wednesdays since my wife liked one of their burgers. I like their wings and used to get them as my entree (which apparnetly I can no longer do), but this is disappointing.
Bummer!
I didn't get that email and I believe we (SF Bay Area) still have the burger special on Wednesday.
The following daily specials are currently listed on BJ's website:
Daily Brewhouse Specials†
MONDAYS: Half OFF Any Large Deep Dish or Tavern-Cut Pizza
TUESDAYS: $5 Pizookies® ‡
WEDNESDAYS: Loaded Burgers with Unlimited Fries
THURSDAYS: Slow-Roasted Entree with Dessert
FRIDAY-SUNDAY: PRIME RIB SPECIAL*
*FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AFTER 4:00 PM AND ALL DAY SUNDAY
†Available in participating restaurants only where permitted by applicable state and local law. Promotions vary by geographic location. Check with your local BJ’s Restaurant for participation details. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. No cash value. Tax and gratuity not included. Daily Daily Brewhouse Specials are not valid on select holidays. Specials vary by location and price. Specials subject to change at anytime.
I didn't get that email and I believe we (SF Bay Area) still have the burger special on Wednesday.
The following daily specials are currently listed on BJ's website:
Daily Brewhouse Specials†
MONDAYS: Half OFF Any Large Deep Dish or Tavern-Cut Pizza
TUESDAYS: $5 Pizookies® ‡
WEDNESDAYS: Loaded Burgers with Unlimited Fries
THURSDAYS: Slow-Roasted Entree with Dessert
FRIDAY-SUNDAY: PRIME RIB SPECIAL*
*FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AFTER 4:00 PM AND ALL DAY SUNDAY
†Available in participating restaurants only where permitted by applicable state and local law. Promotions vary by geographic location. Check with your local BJ’s Restaurant for participation details. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. No cash value. Tax and gratuity not included. Daily Daily Brewhouse Specials are not valid on select holidays. Specials vary by location and price. Specials subject to change at anytime.
@MisterBill wrote:
I got an email from the restaurant advertising a new Wednesday $5 Wings special (you only get five wings for that price). Unfortunately, what they did not say is that it replaced the extremely popular $12 ($13?) burger special. We used to always shop them on Wednesdays since my wife liked one of their burgers. I like their wings and used to get them as my entree (which apparnetly I can no longer do), but this is disappointing.
Yes, I see that, but when I click on Learn More About Today's Special, it takes me to this page, where the discounted burger shows up and is quickly overwritten with the $5 wings and beer. I tried changing my location on San Bruno, and I do still see the $12 burger there (it starts at $11 and then is overwritten like mine is with the wings). So maybe they're testing the change, or it's just regional.@BusyBeeBuzzBuzzBuzz wrote:
Bummer!
I didn't get that email and I believe we (SF Bay Area) still have the burger special on Wednesday.
The following daily specials are currently listed on BJ's website:
Daily Brewhouse Specials†
MONDAYS: Half OFF Any Large Deep Dish or Tavern-Cut Pizza
TUESDAYS: $5 Pizookies® ‡
WEDNESDAYS: Loaded Burgers with Unlimited Fries
THURSDAYS: Slow-Roasted Entree with Dessert
FRIDAY-SUNDAY: PRIME RIB SPECIAL*
*FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AFTER 4:00 PM AND ALL DAY SUNDAY
[www.bjsrestaurants.com]
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/02/2024 06:40PM by MisterBill.
I don't see the burger being replaced either. I just checked 2 different areas on the website.
Look in Nanuet, NY.@hbbigdaddy wrote:
I don't see the burger being replaced either. I just checked 2 different areas on the website.
Unfortunate. Hopefully, they'll change it back.
Wednesday
$5 Bone-In Wings
and $5 BJ's Signature Beers†
Wednesday
$5 Bone-In Wings
and $5 BJ's Signature Beers†
@MisterBill wrote:
Look in Nanuet, NY.@hbbigdaddy wrote:
I don't see the burger being replaced either. I just checked 2 different areas on the website.
You seem to have gotten your email on April Fools day. Did you check the restaurant menu since that day? What about other locations in your area?
@BusyBeeBuzzBuzzBuzz wrote:
Unfortunate. Hopefully, they'll change it back.
Wednesday
$5 Bone-In Wings
and $5 BJ's Signature Beers†
@MisterBill wrote:
Look in Nanuet, NY.@hbbigdaddy wrote:
I don't see the burger being replaced either. I just checked 2 different areas on the website.
Interesting that they did not include them. I did not get a 1099 from them. But it seems to me they would have been able to write those off as an expense for their own business taxes. If they are not reporting them then?
@johnb974 wrote:
The gift certificates are not taxable. They are not included on the 1099.
i just changed my location in the upper right to Nanuet, NY.
I see $12 burger...not $11 burger
Wednesday
$12 Loaded Burger w/ Unlimited Fries
and $5 BJ's Signature Beers†
i wonder if you try a different browser or device...do you get the same results?
it's too bad we can't copy images into this forum (or maybe we can and I just haven't figured it out)
I see $12 burger...not $11 burger
Wednesday
$12 Loaded Burger w/ Unlimited Fries
and $5 BJ's Signature Beers†
i wonder if you try a different browser or device...do you get the same results?
it's too bad we can't copy images into this forum (or maybe we can and I just haven't figured it out)
@MisterBill wrote:
Look in Nanuet, NY.@hbbigdaddy wrote:
I don't see the burger being replaced either. I just checked 2 different areas on the website.
Northern California here.
On my app:
Wednesday
Loaded Burgers
with Unlimited Fries
and $5 BJ's Craft Beers
On my app:
Wednesday
Loaded Burgers
with Unlimited Fries
and $5 BJ's Craft Beers
@hbbigdaddy wrote:
i just changed my location in the upper right to Nanuet, NY.
I see $12 burger...not $11 burger
Wednesday
$12 Loaded Burger w/ Unlimited Fries
and $5 BJ's Signature Beers†
i wonder if you try a different browser or device...do you get the same results?
it's too bad we can't copy images into this forum (or maybe we can and I just haven't figured it out)
@MisterBill wrote:
Look in Nanuet, NY.@hbbigdaddy wrote:
I don't see the burger being replaced either. I just checked 2 different areas on the website.
Can someone provide clues as to the MSC for BJs? would appreciate, thanks
The scheduler that many have an issue with schedules for this company.@BarefootBliss wrote:
Can someone provide clues as to the MSC for BJs? would appreciate, thanks
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