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Mystery shopping in Vietnam

Hi All, I am interested in mystery shopping opportunities in Vietnam such as hotels, local restaurants and activities . i will be going in May for 3 weeks. Do you know any companies? I have over 5 years mystery shopping experience. Thanks in advance.... Continue Reading

13 reasons why Americans hate going out to eat at restaurants

This article is so true! https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/13-reasons-why-americans-hate-going-out-to-eat-at-restaurants-now-do-you-agree-with-them/ar-AA1X2Aof?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=69a3860a5f7c42c997e3b3bc44392212&cvpid=69a386b70c254ef9b9a973bd2740e49d&ei=31... Continue Reading

Where the shops?

Is it just me or does it seem like there is not much available right now? I mainly do restaurant/food but haven't done one in about a month.... Continue Reading

Using promotional gift cards

Around the holidays, when lots of restaurants offered bonuses for buying giftcards, I purchased some for a restaurant I already had scheduled a few weeks out. Then I saw the $20 bonus card. It can only be used on a $40 minimum order, with no other offer or discount. Seeing... Continue Reading

They are kidding, right?

I see many shops on Presto that are high-end restaurants ( about $200-300 bill), and none of the ones I see would even have anything around $7. I guess that is why so many are still sitting on the board. Is anyone doing them?... Continue Reading

Bjs

Anyone notice that you can't tip using a gift card anymore? I have been tipping in cash instead. Also, I just saw the restaurant being promoted at the reimbursement only company. This one would require a phone call as well.... Continue Reading

Cabo Bob's questions

I emailed my scheduler earlier today and haven't heard back from her yet, and given it's Saturday, I might not hear back before it's time to go do my shop. Hoping someone here has done one of these shops and has the answers to my questions, thank you in... Continue Reading

Hesitant to take shop.

I have done about 20 different Coyle shops ( mostly clothing and a few take-out shops) . My overall average is 85% ( it actually doesn't average to this number since I have quite a few 100%, and the lowest score is 84%). I keep thinking that I should try... Continue Reading

Are these restaurants/stores shopped currently?

Wawa shops got de-listed this week by their current MSC. it made me wonder if they were possibly changing companies. And this led me to question whether some of the other restaurants I used to shop that are now gone might have moved onto another company. I know you’re not... Continue Reading

Companies vs. Platforms Help

So if I open up the spreadsheet with the list of companies I see the platforms GigSpot, Sassie, ISecretshop etc. but do I have to sign up separately for ALL companies that are under SASSIE? or is there a way to be on SASSIE and it will show... Continue Reading

Oddest or Unique thing you've done for $$$?

Over the years, I've become boring in terms of income.... but not that long ago or farther back, I could be found doing some nutty or dicey or maybe even clever type work, depending on your perspective - lol.... You as well? I was just remembering the time that one of the... Continue Reading

Fine dining with children

My 15 year old daughter told me that she would like to do a mystery shop with a fine dining restaurant with me, and she is willing to do most of the job to write down details and write the report. But I couldn't find one. Most restaurants don't allow... Continue Reading

Fast food Fish Promo Shop knee injury company

Has anyone else picked up a fast food fish promo shop? I picked one up for this weekend and do not see client specific guidelines. The ones provided are very general for all of this companies promos. My concern is that they are asking to order over the telephone and... Continue Reading

Recommendation for QACi - Restaurant MS in Boston

For those shoppers in the Boston area that enjoy doing restaurant mystery shops, I highly recommend you check out QACi. https://www.qaci.net/ It's a one-man operation, and I have been working for Jay for three years now. It's been fantastic. He has several nice restaurants in Boston, with a budget of around... Continue Reading

Restaurant Shops in North Texas

I am signed up with over 40 MSC's. I have done Whataburger and Sonic shops recently. But I haven't seen any other restaurant shops. What MSC's operate in North Texas that do restaurant and grocery shops?... Continue Reading

Gift Card Bonus Cards

Every year at this time, I grab a lot of my gift cards from restaurants I eat at because they always give out bonus gift cards. -I got an $10 bonus card from Logan's for purchase of a $50 card -I got an $8 card from Panda Express for buying $30 card. -I... Continue Reading

Cold weather shopping

It's been a fortunate week for shopping, in spite of everything else. I just happened to find shops that were in the exact same place I was - hotels & restaurants, so I did them. I think this is longest I've ever gone without doing a gas station shop..... I can't bear to... Continue Reading

Restaurant News

Texas Roadhouse stock dropped this week...beef/commodity prices higher than forecast. For 2026, they're forecasting even higher - 7%. Will be curious to see how this affects the location prices and shopping program. In other news, several companies are rolling out robotics to prepare salads, sauces, stir fries on demand. Customer will punch buttons... Continue Reading

New fast casual surprisingly good!

Spouse and I went to a limited venue, fast casual Mexican spot last night. I don't want to reveal any more. There will be growing pains I'm sure. We were the only ones there upon arrival. Fresh tasting food. Reminded me of a larger restaurant with good Mexican food near... Continue Reading

White tablecloth restaurant versus standing in line

I met a friend for lunch today at Bonefish Grill - many of you may be familiar with that chain... it's a nice, sit down, white tablecloth restaurant with full service. They serve seafood.... They have a lunch special: $14.90 includes a choice of lunch sized seafood entrees, an appetizer of soup... Continue Reading

Recent Mentions of Restaurants

But if on a restaurant shop where you are to bring a guest, the service she receives, the food quality, etc. (Source). April 17, 2026

Before Christmas last year, I took my wife to an upscale restaurant almost an hour away. (Source). April 17, 2026

Go out with the intention of moving the car for the valet section and discover that they have a shared valet with another restaurant and he wasn’t directly in front of the one I was visiting. T (Source). April 17, 2026

signed up for a restaurant shop that explicitly said that the guest was not to interact. S (Source). April 17, 2026

If I report on what someone said to my husband (restaurant shops, generally) I just say my guest. (Source). April 17, 2026

I have been doing shops for them for the last few years, both hotels and restaurants. (Source). April 16, 2026

I have reviewed restaurants, banks, auto repair, insurance agents, entertainment venues and more. (Source). April 16, 2026

Hotel restaurant shop. (Source). April 13, 2026

Coyle often has hotels and restaurants in the UK and Europe and even in the Middle East, so there's certainly an existing pool of evaluators. (Source). April 13, 2026

Unlike many, I rarely do fast food shops while route shopping, preferring to enjoy my travels and seeking out interesting local restaurants and brewpubs for my meals. (Source). April 12, 2026