"Loyalty Cards"

[mary amelia]

I was at Belle Glade Country Club last Saturday night and an employee was circulating around all the tables selling "Loyalty Cards" for all four country clubs and Scooples managed by Fred Kampour. We were told if we purchased a loyalty card we could call up to 24 hours before we were to visit a restaurant to make a reservation. What a great idea since Snow Bird Season is upon us!!! Of course we jumped at the chance to buy one. We could partake in drink specials as well. As it turns out we made a reservation for Orange Blossom Country Club and went there for dinner tonight. When we arrived for our reservation we were greeted and seated at our awaiting table. On the way to the table the hostess told us that the loyalty card could not longer be used for reservations but instead we could call on our way to the restaurant and let them know we were coming. We will not be guaranteed a table but instead we may have a shorter wait upon arrival. Seems that now that Fred has our money the rules have changed. It seems to be a bait and switch to me. Has anyone else experienced this change??

[Sandtrap328]

I was at Belle Glade Country Club last Saturday night and an employee was circulating around all the tables selling "Loyalty Cards" for all four country clubs and Scooples managed by Fred Kampour. We were told if we purchased a loyalty card we could call up to 24 hours before we were to visit a restaurant to make a reservation. What a great idea since Snow Bird Season is upon us!!! Of course we jumped at the chance to buy one. We could partake in drink specials as well. As it turns out we made a reservation for Orange Blossom Country Club and went there for dinner tonight. When we arrived for our reservation we were greeted and seated at our awaiting table. On the way to the table the hostess told us that the loyalty card could not longer be used for reservations but instead we could call on our way to the restaurant and let them know we were coming. We will not be guaranteed a table but instead we may have a shorter wait upon arrival. Seems that now that Fred has our money the rules have changed. It seems to be a bait and switch to me. Has anyone else experienced this change??

Why not personally talk to Fred Kampour and tell him exactly what happened and how you now feel?

I would bet that you would get your $20 back with no problem as well as an apology.

[Challenger]

I was at Belle Glade Country Club last Saturday night and an employee was circulating around all the tables selling "Loyalty Cards" for all four country clubs and Scooples managed by Fred Kampour. We were told if we purchased a loyalty card we could call up to 24 hours before we were to visit a restaurant to make a reservation. What a great idea since Snow Bird Season is upon us!!! Of course we jumped at the chance to buy one. We could partake in drink specials as well. As it turns out we made a reservation for Orange Blossom Country Club and went there for dinner tonight. When we arrived for our reservation we were greeted and seated at our awaiting table. On the way to the table the hostess told us that the loyalty card could not longer be used for reservations but instead we could call on our way to the restaurant and let them know we were coming. We will not be guaranteed a table but instead we may have a shorter wait upon arrival. Seems that now that Fred has our money the rules have changed. It seems to be a bait and switch to me. Has anyone else experienced this change??

Anyone else have a similar problem?

[memason]

If you go to their website, you will find there's a lot of "fine" print associated with those loyalty cards. For instance, to receive the $15 visit reward, you have to go to one of the restaurants 20 times in in month. The month (and visit frequency) starts over at the first of every month. So, you would have to visit one of the 5 locations 5 times per week, roughly. Two visits to the same restaurant on the same doesn't count...has to be two different locations.

Here are the FAQ's for the cards:

Loyal Tee Rewards (http://freshmadekitchen.com/Loyaltee/faq.html)

[Lovey2]

I think it's crazy! They are Villages CC's and we are already card carrying Villagers...enough said. What's next? Loyalty cards for the Rec Centers or pickle ball courts? I get that this time of year it's hard to get seated when we'd like, but that's the nature of the beast. I would never pay them for "call ahead" seating. There are plenty of other good places to eat. My opinion.

[Lovey2]

I think it's crazy! They are Villages CC's and we are already card carrying Villagers...enough said. What's next? Loyalty cards for the Rec Centers or pickle ball courts? I get that this time of year it's hard to get seated when we'd like, but that's the nature of the beast. I would never pay them for "call ahead" seating. There are plenty of other good places to eat. My opinion.

Oh...didn't realize there were other "perks" involved. Still, it doesn't sound like there is enough value in it to interest me.

[keithwand]

40 meals a month for a $50.00 credit?
How about an assigned parking space for chump of the month!

[jim1941]

Also....In order for the visit to count, you must spend at least $10.

[Challenger]

"Caveat Emptor"

[TheVillageChicken]

If you go to their website, you will find there's a lot of "fine" print associated with those loyalty cards. For instance, to receive the $15 visit reward, you have to go to one of the restaurants 20 times in in month. The month (and visit frequency) starts over at the first of every month. So, you would have to visit one of the 5 locations 5 times per week, roughly. Two visits to the same restaurant on the same doesn't count...has to be two different locations.

Here are the FAQ's for the cards:

Loyal Tee Rewards (http://freshmadekitchen.com/Loyaltee/faq.html)

Having read the FAQs, I am actually insulted and will not patronize a single one of those establishments again as long as they are under the same management.

[Bogie Shooter]

I think it's crazy! They are Villages CC's and we are already card carrying Villagers...enough said. What's next? Loyalty cards for the Rec Centers or pickle ball courts? I get that this time of year it's hard to get seated when we'd like, but that's the nature of the beast. I would never pay them for "call ahead" seating. There are plenty of other good places to eat. My opinion.

Why was this even mentioned?
The CC restaurants are private business's. It has nothing to do with the amenity's of Rec Centers or pickle ball courts.

[FlamingoFlo]

I read about the cards and decided the offer would not work for us but it sure won't stop me from going to the restaurants. It is a sales promo that you can choose to buy into or not.

[Sandtrap328]

Wow! I just read the FAQs of the LoyalTee card. No way am I going to a restaurant that often for such a chinchy reward. 20 times in one month for a $15 reward!! Ridiculous. And it is a $20 per year fee? Are you kidding me?

[Birdie Dreamer]

I read about the cards and decided the offer would not work for us but it sure won't stop me from going to the restaurants. It is a sales promo that you can choose to buy into or not.

One of the few non emotional factual responses. It's a Loyalty card. If you don't go to one of the establishments frequently, it's not for you. If you do, the drink specials alone can just about pay for the card in a month or two. Nothing wrong with the offer.

[TomOB]

I didn't buy the card because it didn't work for me. I did enjoy my meal. It certainly won't stop me from eating at these restaurants. I go at off peak times and frequently eat at the bar so reservations are not a problem. I don't have to go out to eat with my 25 best friends every night. What worries me is one person leasing 4 Country Clubs and a restaurant. If anything happens to him...

[rubicon]

I didn't buy the card because it didn't work for me. I did enjoy my meal. It certainly won't stop me from eating at these restaurants. I go at off peak times and frequently eat at the bar so reservations are not a problem. I don't have to go out to eat with my 25 best friends every night. What worries me is one person leasing 4 Country Clubs and a restaurant. If anything happens to him...

I am certain he has a Succession Plan in place. The Loyalty Card and offers like it never interest m because essentially it is based on a contract. I can tell you the number of contract disputes I was involved in over my corporate life.
As attorneys say contracts were made to be broken. No thanks

[RetiredInTV]

A further insult to our intelligence: there are 2 spelling errors in the first paragraph of the FAQs.

[FlamingoFlo]

Why is it an insult to our intelligence and not a simple honest mistake?

[MSGirl]

So what exactly are the perks of the card? I saw a print ad with $3 margaritas with the loyal tee card. Are they no longer offering $3 margaritas to anyone? Not seeing the value yet of this card. Anyone else see the value?

[yabbadu]

What strikes me as oddity in this whole program is that I must PAY them to be loyal to them!

[Barefoot]

40 meals a month for a $50.00 credit?


No way am I going to a restaurant that often for such a chinchy reward. 20 times in one month for a $15 reward!! Ridiculous.
And it is a $20 per year fee? Are you kidding me?

Not seeing the value yet of this card. Anyone else see the value?

I can see some value in being able to make reservations at four country club restaurants in high season.
However call-ahead dining is very different - it usually means call and wait.
There are a lot of good restaurants in TV. At this time of year, many offer $100 gift cards with a bonus $20 "free" card to the purchaser.

[keithwand]

Purchased 2 $100.00 gift cards from Cody's and got $20.00 extra for each.
20 percent return!
Purchased $50.00 gift card from Ricchiardis and got an extra $10.00.
Received a $100.00 gift card from Bone Fish.
Guess where we will be dining.
Lopez which includes Hemingways has a $20.00 Loyalty card which does not expire and includes 10 percent off at lunch.
We have already gotten free food that covered the fee.

[villages07]

One FAQ they didn't answer....so, you have a loyal tee card and treat your fellow golfers to the December special of $1.50 draft beer.... As long as the cardholder is paying are the special drink prices applicable to everyone in the group or just to the one cardholder? The credit perk wasn't that enticing...I was thinking of getting the card for the promised drink and food specials.

[Bogie Shooter]

Spelling errors...........much ado about nothing.

[Halibut]

I read about the cards and decided the offer would not work for us but it sure won't stop me from going to the restaurants. It is a sales promo that you can choose to buy into or not.

It sounds like mary amelia was either given incorrect information to entice her to buy the card, or the reservation perks were subsequently removed. Both seem like sketchy business practices to me.

[blue72]

We bought the card. We will certainly make the $20.00 back on drink price discounts throughout the year.
I didn't know about the Lopez card, we now will consider that one too.
Thanks:clap2:

[Lovey2]

Why was this even mentioned?
The CC restaurants are private business's. It has nothing to do with the amenity's of Rec Centers or pickle ball courts.

again...whatev...

[missypie]

Great business decision on owners end.

[raynan]

There are $1.50 draft beers for the month of Dec. Every month there'll be a different special for loyalty card holders and the benefit of reservations for 4 or more, especially during high season, were what made me buy the card. The monthly discount specials will sometimes be for food and sometimes for drinks. I thought it was worth a try. We have more than paid for the card with Lopez several times over. If Fred's card is not worth it, I won't buy it again.

[NYGUY]

I don't pay for my loyalty....you earn my loyalty:spoken:

[Bonanza]

A further insult to our intelligence: there are 2 spelling errors in the first paragraph of the FAQs.

Why is it an insult to our intelligence and not a simple honest mistake?

Spelling errors...........much ado about nothing.

When someone has something professionally printed,
there is no excuse for spelling or punctuation errors.
Period!

[Bonanza]

I don't pay for my loyalty....you earn my loyalty:spoken:

I am in 100% agreement with you. :agree:

The fact that this is called a "Loyalty Card" is outrageous.
No -- it isn't outrageous; it's insulting!

[yabbadu]

i don't pay for my loyalty....you earn my loyalty:spoken:

amen!

[3377en]

I bought it. I like it and it has already paid for itself. We still have choices, don't like it don't buy it.

[Doro22]

Purchased 2 $100.00 gift cards from Cody's and got $20.00 extra for each.
20 percent return!
Purchased $50.00 gift card from Ricchiardis and got an extra $10.00.
Received a $100.00 gift card from Bone Fish.
Guess where we will be dining.
Lopez which includes Hemingways has a $20.00 Loyalty card which does not expire and includes 10 percent off at lunch.
We have already gotten free food that covered the fee.

Thanks for that info. I just saw the full page ad in The Sun for five venues: ie: Evans Prarie, Bonifay, OBG, Belle Glade & Scooples. They offer a $10.00 gift certificate when you purchase $100.00 in gift cards. Uhmn! Doesn't quite compare so favorably! :pepper2:

[rubicon]

If you eat out often and /or if you are a drinker than such cards offer some financial relief.

[don_from_wayne]

The concept that there is a loyalty club amongst villagers is offensive. Offer a member discount, but loyalty, I dont think so. Now I will ask and walk out on any venue that offers such a discount

[graciegirl]

The concept that there is a loyalty club amongst villagers is offensive. Offer a member discount, but loyalty, I dont think so. Now I will ask and walk out on any venue that offers such a discount


Deep BREATHS....It is just a sales gimmick.

[dbussone]

Fred obviously paid attention during his marketing courses in his MBA program.

What is it they say: "Any press is good press." I'm uncertain why so many are in a twit over this. Just don't buy it.

[Sandtrap328]

The concept that there is a loyalty club amongst villagers is offensive. Offer a member discount, but loyalty, I dont think so. Now I will ask and walk out on any venue that offers such a discount

Well, I guess you will not be enjoying the delicious food at Lopez or Hemingway. They share a loyalty card. Your loss.

[Bonny]

It really does amaze me that this loyalty card has created so much buzz and attention. Especially from those that didn't buy it, have no intention on buying it and now are going to boycott those businesses because they don't like the idea of it.
Really ?? With all of the chaos & awful things going on in the world today, the important topic is complaining about something that you "aren't" going to buy. I don't get it, but I guess to each their own.
I say, just don't buy it and let it be.

[tomwed]

When someone has something professionally printed,
there is no excuse for spelling or punctuation errors.
Period!
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[billlaur]

if you like your card you can keep it.......:pray:

[Cobh521]

We have our loyalty card and love the $1.50 draft beers.

[MikeV]

if you like your card you can keep it.......:pray:


Perfect......

[rubicon]

It really does amaze me that this loyalty card has created so much buzz and attention. Especially from those that didn't buy it, have no intention on buying it and now are going to boycott those businesses because they don't like the idea of it.
Really ?? With all of the chaos & awful things going on in the world today, the important topic is complaining about something that you "aren't" going to buy. I don't get it, but I guess to each their own.
I say, just don't buy it and let it be.

Hi Bonny: I can explain why the loyalty card is getting so much buzz and attention. it is because people are free to say what they want about it.....unlike other topics that are broadly defined as political by moderators and subject to deletions of posters comments or closing of threads. Why is it some posts go on in infinity?

[Bonny]

Hi Bonny: I can explain why the loyalty card is getting so much buzz and attention. it is because people are free to say what they want about it.....unlike other topics that are broadly defined as political by moderators and subject to deletions of posters comments or closing of threads. Why is it some posts go on in infinity?
I get it if people want to complain about it and say it's not worth it. On that, to each their own.
The part that bothers me is when people say they are going to boycott all of those restaurants because they don't like it.

[dbussone]

I get it if people want to complain about it and say it's not worth it. On that, to each their own.

The part that bothers me is when people say they are going to boycott all of those restaurants because they don't like it.


I think they'll change their minds when they realize their ovens have never been used and they would be eliminating a good meal over some ridiculous idea.

[Bonny]

I think they'll change their minds when they realize their ovens have never been used and they would be eliminating a good meal over some ridiculous idea.
;) !

[rubicon]

I think they'll change their minds when they realize their ovens have never been used and they would be eliminating a good meal over some ridiculous idea.

Hi dbussone: You make a good point but there are some of us who cook just about 365 days a year. I cook breakfast sometimes dinner and my wife cooks most dinners. We just continue our our lifestyle into retirement and so the Loyalty Cards would be a waste of money for our family and as to alcohol well we prefer to waste our calories on dessert. To each his/her own live and let live

Personal Best Regards":

[dbussone]

Hi dbussone: You make a good point but there are some of us who cook just about 365 days a year. I cook breakfast sometimes dinner and my wife cooks most dinners. We just continue our our lifestyle into retirement and so the Loyalty Cards would be a waste of money for our family and as to alcohol well we prefer to waste our calories on dessert. To each his/her own live and let live



Personal Best Regards":


Rubicon - like you, my wife and I prepare most of our meals. Quite honestly I think our cooking is better than that at some restaurants in the area. I don't anticipate buying a card either. However, I have enjoyed "watching" some of our fellow posters going off the deep end, so to speak.

Best wishes to you and yours for a healthy and successful 2015!

[rubicon]

Rubicon - like you, my wife and I prepare most of our meals. Quite honestly I think our cooking is better than that at some restaurants in the area. I don't anticipate buying a card either. However, I have enjoyed "watching" some of our fellow posters going off the deep end, so to speak.

Best wishes to you and yours for a healthy and successful 2015!

dbussone: Thank you, and to you and yours too

[Barefoot]

Someone said that $3 martini's were available again without buying a Discount Card.
I called Bonifay and a card is required to get the $3 price for a martini.

[tomwed]

If the only person you dine with at these restaurants is your SO then don't buy one. Get on line and wait for a table because the wait won't be too long.

But if you want to go to the front of the line with a reservation for your group, buy one. Your friends will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

My friend bought one and I appreciate having a table after our group plays golf; winter, spring, summer or fall. All she has to do is call, and we'll be there. She's got a card. Ain't it good to know she's got a card.

[graciegirl]

My dream is to have a POTLUCK DINNER with the Rubicons and the DBussones. and I can bring my Ohio cooking contribution, because we too, cook a lot at home because we like to.

[dbussone]

My dream is to have a POTLUCK DINNER with the Rubicons and the DBussones. and I can bring my Ohio cooking contribution, because we too, cook a lot at home because we like to.

Now I bet this can be arranged!

[BigBopper]

"You are what you eat",,,seems fitting here,,,and it seems you, unfortunately are"eating crow'...sorry you had the problem. Your 'loyalty' should be rewarded by good food at reasonable prices,without being a card holding member. Gimmicks are never what they purport to be, thus, they are ..gimmicks..I sure won't go there if they lie to me,either,which is seems they did. Good Luck, and good eating.

[Bonny]

"You are what you eat",,,seems fitting here,,,and it seems you, unfortunately are"eating crow'...sorry you had the problem. Your 'loyalty' should be rewarded by good food at reasonable prices,without being a card holding member. Gimmicks are never what they purport to be, thus, they are ..gimmicks..I sure won't go there if they lie to me,either,which is seems they did. Good Luck, and good eating.
Just curious. What did they "lie" about ?

[PaPaLarry]

Well, I guess you will not be enjoying the delicious food at Lopez or Hemingway. They share a loyalty card. Your loss.
Doesn't that card work differently though?

[lmcelwee]

We too purchased a Loyal Tee card in December and retained the brochure they gave out with it. It states "PRIORITY SEATING - RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS AS SMALL AS 4 GUESTS WITH 24 HOUR NOTICE.

Now the website as well as the restaurants are quoted as changing this to...30 minute before PROPRIETY SEATING. NO MORE RESERVATIONS - definitely a switch. I will not repurchase this card due to these deceptive practices.

[lmcelwee]

Yes - Lopez and Hemingway card are different and not affiliated with the other Loyal Tee card.

[lynn22]

One of the best perks of living here is the colorful array of diverse people I am privileged to call my neighbors. Thinking of totv as a multi modal path for all to express their respective opinions. We went to Bonifay last night not crowded at all and had a great meal and friendly service. Lucky to wake up here every day . Love reading these posts!

[Ithreeputtoo]

I sent an email to Evans Prairie about the card with the question about the reservation issue. Within an hour I got a call from the Director of Operations, Jim. The reservation part of the card could not be executed correctly and it was changed to priority seating which means you can call ahead before you arrive. Jim also said if I was not happy with the change to go to any of the clubs and they would refund the $20 for the card. So anyone can just ask for a refund if you are not happy.

I was please with the offer of a refund but it has other benefits and the Loyal Tee card is worth it to me so I will not ask for the refund.

[Bonny]

I sent an email to Evans Prairie about the card with the question about the reservation issue. Within an hour I got a call from the Director of Operations, Jim. The reservation part of the card could not be executed correctly and it was changed to priority seating which means you can call ahead before you arrive. Jim also said if I was not happy with the change to go to any of the clubs and they would refund the $20 for the card. So anyone can just ask for a refund if you are not happy.

I was please with the offer of a refund but it has other benefits and the Loyal Tee card is worth it to me so I will not ask for the refund.
Thank you for sharing that with everyone !!
They really are great people and Jim is a really nice guy !
I, of course, will keep my Loyal Tee Card as well. ;)

[PennBF]

Had an Uncle who had farmed his whole life and was a wonderful old man. He was hurt one time and the Insurance Co. gave him a very generous settlement and he took it as an annunity. For years the Insurance Co. called on him to settle for a "Lump Sum". He had, what I consider a great response, "If it is good for you it must not be good for me and no". I guess this is a good position in a number of cases including setting up a program of charging a fixed price before you receive the service or food. I guess if it is good for them it must not be good for me.:icon_hungry:

[raynan]

We received an email tonight about the Loyal-T cards. They are eliminating the one month time span of accumulating visits to be rewarded. Now after 15 visits (no time limit) you will receive $15, $3 martinis and margaritas always for card members and call ahead priority seating. I bought the card on the first day to get priority reservations during SB season and these changes make it even better. (IMO)
Nancy

[keithwand]

So 15 visits saves you a dollar each time. Such a deal. 14 visits gets you zip.
Just say in.

[Bonny]

We received an email tonight about the Loyal-T cards. They are eliminating the one month time span of accumulating visits to be rewarded. Now after 15 visits (no time limit) you will receive $15, $3 martinis and margaritas always for card members and call ahead priority seating. I bought the card on the first day to get priority reservations during SB season and these changes make it even better. (IMO)
Nancy
Yes, I was happy to see that e-mail. Very nice change. I like it a lot !! :)

[ROCKETMAN]

So what exactly are the perks of the card? I saw a print ad with $3 margaritas with the loyal tee card. Are they no longer offering $3 margaritas to anyone? Not seeing the value yet of this card. Anyone else see the value?

I was at bell glade yesterday and asked about the reward card as far as drinks, not meals. The $3 margaritas are a monthly special which will change each month for card members. In the slow season they are available to anyone. The $3 matinis are available all year from your purchase date. I asked how many drinks i could order say if my golf group of 12 wanted matinis and was told as long as it goes on my bill, you get the special. I think last month the special was $1.50 draft beers. Like anything else people here complain about, if you don"t like it, don"t join.