I picked up a Raising Cane's shop because I'd never eaten there before. $0 fee, $9 Reimbursement. Guess how much the cheapest meal costs?

$9.89 +tax.

why are you complaining about this? You chose to do it. You could "research" this before accepting the shop.

Yes, it should reimburse more. Yes, there should be pay. Yes, you chose to take it under the beginning offer.

The MSC has found there are plenty of people who do what you do and they don't need to offer more until they are desperate. Now you know better and might wait for a better offer next time.

@hbbigdaddy wrote:

why are you complaining about this? You chose to do it. You could "research" this before accepting the shop.

Yes, it should reimburse more. Yes, there should be pay. Yes, you chose to take it under the beginning offer.

The MSC has found there are plenty of people who do what you do and they don't need to offer more until they are desperate. Now you know better and might wait for a better offer next time.

They were not complaining, just asking about the shop. I've done many of these shops I wait until they offer $5 or $9 fee.

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I picked up a RC shop this week and the chicken strips were literally less than half the size that they usually are. I know that a lot of us are suckers for these shops, but the company really does need to up the reimbursement to at least cover a box combo.

@johnb974 wrote:

They were not complaining, just asking about the shop. I've done many of these shops I wait until they offer $5 or $9 fee.

The title of the thread is "Raising Cane's GRIPE." That sounds like a complaint to me.

I remember back in the day you could get a 4 piece (the one with the fries and slaw) and stay with the reimbursement limit.

Also if I am not mistaken the start out fee was $ 5.00 Now the start out fee is $ 0 and if no one take it, it goes up

Who knew that a single children's meal would launch an entire chain of fast food locations? ROFL

(I'm so not interested eating there and several sites are about to open in my area.)

Fast food is getting expensive, while company profits increase. Our pay goes no where.

Many MSCs incorporate the "Arab and camel" concept of business. For those not familiar with the concept, it is a take on an old proverb.

One day, an Arabian chap was loading his camel with straw. During the process, he wondered if the beast could hold the entire load. At the end, or so he thought, all was well. He noticed a single straw on the ground and pitched it on the camel's back, but the animal collapsed. So were born the adages of the "last straw" and the "straw that broke the camel's back."

MSCs operating in such a manner simply keep reducing the pay and/or increasing the work until shoppers are no longer accepting the jobs. They then, if needed to fulfill their contracts, bonus until the work is completed. It is similar to an auto manufacturer deciding it is cheaper to pay claims than to recall autos for repair.

As their are too many needy people, understandably working for a pittance, it is my opinion nothing will change. Therefore, we who do not need to toil to enrich MSCs are in the "cat bird's seat" and able to sit until our requirements are met.

Folks, it is STILL called business!

so? people are on here all the time complaining about the pay. Scroll on. I, for one, like to know from others which places are too expensive for the "reimbursement".

My son works there and even he(at half price meals) thinks that is too expensive. But there's always a line around the building, so go figure. lol.

Yep...It's no wonder Americans as a whole are obese and Ozempic® the current prescription "cure all." Meanwhile, I can say from travel to Europe that you don't see as much processed foods, handicap ramps, handicap parking, motorized carts in stores, or obese people as there are in the US. Europeans eat more local food that is in season and walk or bicycle to most places in town.

@nellybean212 wrote:

My son works there and even he(at half price meals) thinks that is too expensive. But there's always a line around the building, so go figure. lol.

Sounds like the Chick-Fla in my area. There is always a line.. Does he like working there?

I only take it with a bonus. At least the report is easy.

For everyone complaining that I should have waited for a price update, this was my first time at Raising Cane's; I didn't know the lowest price for a meal would be that much!

You don't have to have been somewhere to know what things cost. If you are NOT sure, then you use this thing called the internet to look it up.

It's easy to go thru the steps of ordering online to see what the price would be.

Yes, you were not aware...but you could have figured it out if you really wanted to know. I'm not mad at you. I just don't like it when people don't take responsibility for their role. I would never accept a NO pay shop with a small reimbursement without first researching what things cost. You basically cannot get a meal at fast food anymore for under $10.

This MSC historically underpays reimbursements for required meal purchases at fast food establishments. Prices were recently raised at (haha) Raising Cane's, but even before that, the reimbursement amount did not cover the cost of the cheapest meal option allowed. The same is generally true for their other current client (Five Guys). In most markets, even ordering a hot dog, little fries, and soda exceeds the reimbursement amount. [Edited to add: this has always irritated me to some extent because who wants to go to "Five Guys Burgers & Fries" and order a HOT DOG?!?]

If you want to do these shops, it's best to think of them as a reduced-cost meal - because unless you get some type of bonus, they aren't going to be free.



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@gigishopper, I've noticed that as well. When Raising Cane's first opened in my area and I did the shops, the chicken was good size, and the breading was pretty uniform. Now the pieces are noticeably smaller and the breading can be really wonky with almost octopus-like tendrils dangling all over.

@R.Robot wrote:

For everyone complaining that I should have waited for a price update, this was my first time at Raising Cane's; I didn't know the lowest price for a meal would be that much!

I get it. Had I never been there, I would have been surprised too. Keyboard warriors. Ignore it.

YES!!!

@gigishopper, I've noticed that as well. When Raising Cane's first opened in my area and I did the shops, the chicken was good size, and the breading was pretty uniform. Now the pieces are noticeably smaller and the breading can be really wonky with almost octopus-like tendrils dangling all over.[/quote]

says it's ok, pretty boring. They have so many people you just do one job for hours. (ie putting sauce in cups). Annoyed when people spend 20 minutes in line and don't have their order figured out. usual stuff. lol.

I am unsure how you define "most markets" and how you got your data. I can tell you that at the most costly of the 7 Five Guys that I "regularly" shop, I can buy a small hamburger, small fry, and large drink for $16.17 before tax (= $17.24 after tax). I buy the large soda to maximize the reimbursement since I often get 5% or 10% back on credit cards. Those pennies add up!

BTW, the hot dogs are delicious, which is why I sometimes order them, especially when I happen to have 2 Five Guys assignments on the same day.

@drdoggie00 wrote:

This MSC historically underpays reimbursements for required meal purchases at fast food establishments. [....] The same is generally true for their other current client (Five Guys). In most markets, even ordering a hot dog, little fries, and soda exceeds the reimbursement amount. [Edited to add: this has always irritated me to some extent because who wants to go to "Five Guys Burgers & Fries" and order a HOT DOG?!?]

@maverick1 wrote:

Yep...It's no wonder Americans as a whole are obese and Ozempic® the current prescription "cure all." Meanwhile, I can say from travel to Europe that you don't see as much processed foods, handicap ramps, handicap parking, motorized carts in stores, or obese people as there are in the US. Europeans eat more local food that is in season and walk or bicycle to most places in town.

There are a couple aspects to consider in your post. Regarding "ramps/handicap parking"...lol....that's purely a function of the building code and has nothing to do with obesity. While I don't disagree with concerns about the obesity rate in America being a problem, there are other aspects that all add up and help propel obesity rates higher.

@STL_shopper wrote:

@maverick1 wrote:

Yep...It's no wonder Americans as a whole are obese and Ozempic® the current prescription "cure all." Meanwhile, I can say from travel to Europe that you don't see as much processed foods, handicap ramps, handicap parking, motorized carts in stores, or obese people as there are in the US. Europeans eat more local food that is in season and walk or bicycle to most places in town.

There are a couple aspects to consider in your post. Regarding "ramps/handicap parking"...lol....that's purely a function of the building code and has nothing to do with obesity. While I don't disagree with concerns about the obesity rate in America being a problem, there are other aspects that all add up and help propel obesity rates higher.

Here's something for you to consider...A higher BMI (Body Mass Index) increases stress on the body structure and forces individuals to use devices such as wheel chairs and similar artificial supporting structures along with ramps / handicap parking.

Go ahead and find a morbidly obese farmer, UPS driver, roofer, etc.

As a matter of fact, go for a walk as you ponder this response...ROFL

@maverick1 wrote:

@STL_shopper wrote:

@maverick1 wrote:

Yep...It's no wonder Americans as a whole are obese and Ozempic® the current prescription "cure all." Meanwhile, I can say from travel to Europe that you don't see as much processed foods, handicap ramps, handicap parking, motorized carts in stores, or obese people as there are in the US. Europeans eat more local food that is in season and walk or bicycle to most places in town.

There are a couple aspects to consider in your post. Regarding "ramps/handicap parking"...lol....that's purely a function of the building code and has nothing to do with obesity. While I don't disagree with concerns about the obesity rate in America being a problem, there are other aspects that all add up and help propel obesity rates higher.

Here's something for you to consider...A higher BMI (Body Mass Index) increases stress on the body structure and forces individuals to use devices such as wheel chairs and similar artificial supporting structures along with ramps / handicap parking.

Go ahead and find a morbidly obese farmer, UPS driver, roofer, etc.

As a matter of fact, go for a walk as you ponder this response...ROFL

I'm 70, don't care about BMI anymore.

Well, since I firmly believe that all generalizations are false, I thought I'd see if I could meet your challenge by finding a morbidly obese farmer. The answer is that such individuals are increasingly common. Without belaboring the point, here is a link to a Ph.D. dissertation "Effects of Obesity On United States Farmers: A Pilot Study." [www.uky.edu] So, yes, there are morbidly obese farmers.

Here is another study that has very interesting results that show that rural America (where farmers live) has a greater incidence of obesity. "It is estimated that about 19% of the population resides in rural areas, which encompasses 97% of America's total landmass. Although rural America makes up a fraction of America's total population, it has been estimated that the prevalence of obesity is approximately 6.2 times higher than in urban America." [www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Many physically fit veterans are confined to wheelchairs due to the injuries they receive. They appreciate wheelchair ramps in the US. There are many children born with muscular dystrophy who are confined to wheelchairs. They appreciate wheelchair ramps in the US. There are many adults who suffer from ALS, Parkinson's Disease, and many other later-in-life illnesses who are confined to wheelchairs. They appreciate wheelchair ramps in the US.

There is a belief (not held by everyone) that the US is far ahead of Europe and Asia in terms of ADA requirements that benefit the differently abled. Many (not all) in US society welcome the differently abled into society and do not wish to see them hidden away, constrained by the lack of wheelchair ramps, elevators, accessible bathrooms, etc.

@maverick1 wrote:

Go ahead and find a morbidly obese farmer, UPS driver, roofer, etc.

As a matter of fact, go for a walk as you ponder this response...ROFL

@myst4au wrote:

I am unsure how you define "most markets" and how you got your data. I can tell you that at the most costly of the 7 Five Guys that I "regularly" shop, I can buy a small hamburger, small fry, and large drink for $16.17 before tax (= $17.24 after tax). I buy the large soda to maximize the reimbursement since I often get 5% or 10% back on credit cards. Those pennies add up!

BTW, the hot dogs are delicious, which is why I sometimes order them, especially when I happen to have 2 Five Guys assignments on the same day.

@drdoggie00 wrote:

This MSC historically underpays reimbursements for required meal purchases at fast food establishments. [....] The same is generally true for their other current client (Five Guys). In most markets, even ordering a hot dog, little fries, and soda exceeds the reimbursement amount. [Edited to add: this has always irritated me to some extent because who wants to go to "Five Guys Burgers & Fries" and order a HOT DOG?!?]

There are 56 pages in the "FIVE GUYS IS BACK!!" thread, and I'm sure I'm not the only person who's posted about the difficulty coming in under reimbursement. As with everything in life and this forum, your experience may vary.

Physical fitness is a subject of great interest to me for the sake of both my health and appearance. The key words here, though, are TO ME. If others do not share my interest, that is their business. A tune originally recorded by Eddie Howard in 1946 and on several occasions throughout the yrs. "To Each His Own" applies to my thinking.

@myst4au wrote:

Well, since I firmly believe that all generalizations are false, I thought I'd see if I could meet your challenge by finding a morbidly obese farmer. The answer is that such individuals are increasingly common. Without belaboring the point, here is a link to a Ph.D. dissertation "Effects of Obesity On United States Farmers: A Pilot Study." [www.uky.edu] So, yes, there are morbidly obese farmers.

Here is another study that has very interesting results that show that rural America (where farmers live) has a greater incidence of obesity. "It is estimated that about 19% of the population resides in rural areas, which encompasses 97% of America's total landmass. Although rural America makes up a fraction of America's total population, it has been estimated that the prevalence of obesity is approximately 6.2 times higher than in urban America." [www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Many physically fit veterans are confined to wheelchairs due to the injuries they receive. They appreciate wheelchair ramps in the US. There are many children born with muscular dystrophy who are confined to wheelchairs. They appreciate wheelchair ramps in the US. There are many adults who suffer from ALS, Parkinson's Disease, and many other later-in-life illnesses who are confined to wheelchairs. They appreciate wheelchair ramps in the US.

There is a belief (not held by everyone) that the US is far ahead of Europe and Asia in terms of ADA requirements that benefit the differently abled. Many (not all) in US society welcome the differently abled into society and do not wish to see them hidden away, constrained by the lack of wheelchair ramps, elevators, accessible bathrooms, etc.

@maverick1 wrote:

Go ahead and find a morbidly obese farmer, UPS driver, roofer, etc.

As a matter of fact, go for a walk as you ponder this response...ROFL

So, um, it seems that there are a number of folks here proving my point. America's BMI increase is an epidemic. When you go out of your way with elaborate prose to explain and justify obesity...yeah, I'll take a shot and say that your doctor too noted you as a patient with a BMI that is over your recommended value.

...and that's okay. You can choose to have any BMI you want. Just don't whine when you go to pay your healthcare bill, have difficulty with mobility, or find the Raising Cane's fried chicken strips not to your liking.

(see how I came back to the original subject there? ahh, the joy of point - counterpoint.)

I'm not sure I understand. Let me see if what I think I'm reading is what it actually says.

1. It's ok for a company to not pay, and not cover the entire reimbursement for the required purchases because Americans are fat. Did I get that one right?

2. Eating fried chicken causes your BMI to go up. seriously?

3. Somewhere in America there is a medical billing system? And you pay monthly, and it costs more if you're fat? I'd love to hear about that, I might try to go to a doctor if I didn't have to pay for services rendered when I'm onsite.

4. Folks with mobility issues stemming from genetic diseases, and injuries caused on their jobs, or even personal injuries don't need ramps and easily accessible parking spaces, regardless of their BMI?

I'm seriously confused. Maybe someone can clear this up for me. Especially that billing thing, I'd love to be able to go to a doctor and see about getting some help with my A-Fib so that I can walk to my gate and back to the house without getting dizzy. That would be the thing that I would consider making payments on, as long as I don't have to use my home or anything I own as collateral.

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