I've done around 5 of these. The locations that accept both cash and card are fine and easily done especially if its easy to go back through the line a second time. For locations that dont accept cash, I would skip it. They count that as a "failed" shop and you only get $2. I went back and forth with the editor on a tricky one and then I saw the approval amount was so low. There's nothing in the
I'll be the contrarian and say please more Jersey Mike's shops! I do about 3-4 on average a month and would do more if I possibly could. The shops are easy enough that it does not feel bad that the pay is low and my family loves the sandwiches so we never get tired of it. The only downside is the lack of hot subs but I get those with the all the free subs I earn with points from doing more shops!
The Panda in my area that is on campus is one of the hardest ones to get. I work near campus and it is walkable distance for me. I want to pick it up but I can only get it if I am lucky. It doesn't help that there is no drive thru or online ordering scenarios posted. Some computer science major that really likes Panda must have a way to pick up the shop as soon as it is posted!
Sonic shops just posted in my area with the original MSC that they had been shopped with for many years. 11.50 and no payment as the base rate. Looks like lots of location photos but you can order any combo and any side. The last MSC was very restrictive of what you could order so much so that I didn't want to eat the food. I picked up one next to me to check it out but I will be holding out for
@sandyf wrote:
Let us know if they allow the bigger plate. I have not looked to see if the guidelines updated recently but last month I was under the impression they said you could only order a bowl or 2 item plate and nothing else. Good luck. @canadianghetto wrote:
I ordered a bigger plate on an online order shop yesterday. Even though it seems to be ok per the current guidelines, I am hoping
I ordered a bigger plate on an online order shop yesterday. Even though it seems to be ok per the current guidelines, I am hoping it gets approved without any issues.
I noticed from an email that the shops that were all over my area are gone and they might have picked a different market. Or maybe they switched from corporate to franchise. I only liked the shops for the bonuses at the end of the month and the drinks so no big loss for me. Tired of that inconsistent burger and tots. I would usually do 3 or 4 back to back in hopes that one burger was edible.
I am in Texas, just my username haha. When paying using the QR code during the meal it does not allow more than one gift card per transaction. Maybe the server could help with that but seems like a memorable thing with someone having multiple BJs gift cards.
I did one of these yesterday. It was easy and it sure seemed like it was for the client and not some 3rd party shop that comes up around every once in awhile. I hope they have as many shops as they did for the previous chicken client as my family loves CFA.
My main issue with the gift cards is I have 4-5 with $10ish leftover since you can only use one gift card per visit. I guess I could get a cheap lunch with the leftovers but that never happens.
I noticed all the locations in my area got taken at the same time. I wonder if someone gave an offer to the scheduler to visit them all for x dollars. I am glad they are not cluttering up the job board any more. It seems like a shop that would be good to do multiple times to be profitable since so much effort to figure out what is required for one shop only.
I have done a few of these without any issues. The truck in my area has a facebook page with all the locations that they will be at for the month. If there is one at a place I want to go to I will request that date.
You can also just hit the no thanks button. It just removes it from your current shops but it doesn't remove it from the map.
I did a delivery app shop yesterday. Took me over 30 minutes to get all the screenshots necessary and there was a bunch of unclear overlap. It doesnt make sense that they want a screen shot of the homepage and McD homepage that are basically an infinite scroll down. The
My phone has a .5 zoom mode that I use for the pictures for these shops. I just hold my phone at my waist and take a couple shots pretending that I am not even looking at my phone. Super easy and the photos have not been a problem for any of my shops.
@hbbigdaddy wrote:
I think it would be ideal to get a panda from the "big I" and line it up with a panda on presto. doesn't seem to conflict, unless i'm missing something.
obviously you have to have the same scenario for it to work
You have to order a drink and a combo with these shops. You can not order a drink with the "I" shops. I was going to double dip on an online order shop I had sch
The scenario for this shop looks overly complicated. Ordering 2 things that aren't on the menu to try to get the order taker to suggest a specific item, easy pass for me.
For those that have Sonic shops in their area, do you think the new Sonic Smash burger is ok to order? I would like to try it but dont want to have my shop cancelled since I did not ordered the exact thing they allow. The guidelines are pretty vague on what you can order. For example, I had a shop rejected because I ordered a sonic blast as my drink and they said that is a dessert and not a bever
The location I did it at was restaurant that has mystery shops and paid by gift card. I used my gift card for most of the meal out with my family. With the GC plus shop pay and reimbursement it was a free meal out for 4. It was easy to take a few pictures and count people. Interestingly enough they were not showing the game on any screens.
I love the food here and there is a location close to me but I only pick up the location if there is an end of the month bonus. It is much more work than $12 with like 5 or 6 pictures and a bunch of narrative on various questions. Somehow the shops get filled most of the time. I have been there on my own dime more often then shopping since I'd rather just eat there than do all that work for $12 a
I love the food here and there is a location close to me but I only pick up the location if there is an end of the month bonus. It is much more work than $12 with like 5 or 6 pictures and a bunch of narrative on various questions. Somehow the shops get filled most of the time.
Does anyone know what drinks the MS company considers a beverage and which ones are a dessert? I ordered a sonic blast as a treat for the kids and that was rejected but I had no issue ordering a shake last week. The new shop instruction form has very little details on what is allowed and not allowed. The side says fries or tots only but says drink/beverage for the 3rd required item.
@tstewart3 wrote:
@canadianghetto wrote:
So they increase the reimbursement amount, but you can only order the approved combos with no other add-ons allowed. Would be nice if I could add on a kids meal when my kids come but I have to make it weird and order that separately.
You might do the kids meal first and then decide that you were going to eat. At the point you look like a parent feeding t
So they increase the reimbursement amount, but you can only order the approved combos with no other add-ons allowed. Would be nice if I could add on a kids meal when my kids come but I have to make it weird and order that separately.
With how busy Chipotle usually is, even if they recognized you I dont see what they could do in a timely manner to affect the shop.
@sandyf wrote:
The price rise in Chipotle is consistent with higher prices at most restaurants or even less than some in my market. .
When I was trained for Chipotle originally the training session was at one of their restaurants that was one I shopped later.
Exact same thing happened to me recently. Lost a $25 shop fee, no reimbursed lunch plus the gas I wasted on the way because I had another shop nearby.
@KathyG wrote:
That's what I thought. Bummer!
Not only did I not get the nice bonus that went along with the shop, I'm out of pocket because I had to buy lunch at Qdoba for Hubby and me.
@Tarantado wrote:
@KathyG wrote:
I was unable to comp
Was the side a jalapeno?
From the shop description: You must only order the Texas 2-Piece Feast Chicken combo meal, with no substitutions or changes to the sides that come with the meal (includes, honey-butter biscuit, a jalapeno, and a drink).
@Td5678 wrote:
I just did one today because I was near the location, i think the total was almost $10.. it’s the 2 chicken, biscuit, one side, and a