What happen to bon-i-fay???

[Annie01]

went there today for a $3 martini..and they don't serve it any more...ever since they open orange bloosom...they want YOU to purchase a loyalty card ($20)..to get good deals...BUT you have to go there and spend $$$ 20 times a month....hello?????? thats 5 FIVE times a week??!!??!! wow...are they dreaming???? i don't know of anyone who goes out to eat the same place 5 times a week....what happen....these 4 c/c joined together..and are going to fail...if they pull this stuff on their customers...bon-i-fay has great food....but 20 TIMES a month ?? insane !!!

it's a shame things change around here..and not always for the best...some c/c just get tooo big...and they lose customers...i always remember my dad saying you take care of your customers and THEY will take care of YOU !! not anymore i guess..they get tooo big and don't need your business...went there today...not a soul there...hmmmm i wonder why ????

[golf2140]

Don't buy the card !!!!!!

[fred53]

went there today for a $3 martini..and they don't serve it any more...ever since they open orange bloosom...they want YOU to purchase a loyalty card ($20)..to get good deals...BUT you have to go there and spend $$$ 20 times a month....hello?????? thats 5 FIVE times a week??!!??!! wow...are they dreaming???? i don't know of anyone who goes out to eat the same place 5 times a week....what happen....these 4 c/c joined together..and are going to fail...if they pull this stuff on their customers...bon-i-fay has great food....but 20 TIMES a month ?? insane !!!

it's a shame things change around here..and not always for the best...some c/c just get tooo big...and they lose customers...i always remember my dad saying you take care of your customers and THEY will take care of YOU !! not anymore i guess..they get tooo big and don't need your business...went there today...not a soul there...hmmmm i wonder why ????

about choices...*sigh*

[RetiredInTV]

Per the OP there seems to be a link between the loss of the $3 martini and the start of the $20 Loyalty Card.

[Bonny]

There is always a choice. Just buy the card or don't buy the card. Simple as that. No biggy.

[theorem painter]

I believe the OP is referring to the ad in the paper that said with the loyalty card you could get $3.00 martinis.

[Bonny]

I believe the OP is referring to the ad in the paper that said with the loyalty card you could get $3.00 martinis.
Yes. Bonifay did have the $3.00 martini, but now it is only if you have the loyalty card and it's good at all of their restaurants.
If you like martinis, the loyalty card will pay for itself if you compare what martinis are other places.
Most places sell martinis $6 - $7. That's a savings of $3 - $4 per martini. Sounds like a great deal to me. 6 - 7 martinis will pay for the $20.00 loyalty card.

[CFrance]

There is always a choice. Just buy the card or don't buy the card. Simple as that. No biggy.
I think what she's complaining about is that there used to be $3 martinis and now there aren't unless you spend some extra money. So basically they've raised their prices.

[The20Percent]

All these afore mentioned country clubs also did away with the $3 Margarita special. We found out two days after they went up and were not told by the bartender until it was time to cash out. Not that it's going to break me, but at the new price of $4.50 each, and by the time you buy two drinks (wife & I) it now equals what three drinks used to cost! Throw in a couple dollars tip and you are now up to $11 for two drinks. I thought they hit on a good thing with the $3 drinks as we would usually drink a couple Margaritas each and then stay on for dinner! Now we don't. I have noticed that food and drinks were cheaper around tv during the summer months here and that many restaurants were offering a lot more coupons in the papers. I guess it's snowbird plucking season now. I never could understand this mentality. If I owned a restaurant here, I would still offer the incentives to attract even more customers while maintaining year round loyalty to the ones that live here full time.

[Skybo]

I'm sorry to hear that the $3 martinis are gone. It was a good deal, and great while it lasted. I don't understand the "indignation" that some folks have about a restaurant changing or doing away with "specials", but I agree that the concept of a "loyalty card" for a CC restaurant is not very "classy".

[Miles42]

If you advertise the loyalty card brings with it the 3 dollar martini then cancel the deal after the card was bought then it seems to me something is rotten in Denmark.

[Barefoot]

If you advertise the loyalty card brings with it the 3 dollar martini then cancel the deal after the card was bought then it seems to me something is rotten in Denmark.

My understanding from reading this thread is that the $3 martini has not been canceled,
but that you now need to purchase a loyalty card to get this special rate.
As Bonny pointed out, for martini lovers this card will "pay for itself".

[Bonanza]

It appears that everyone, including the restaurant owner, has lost sight of what a loyalty card is.

Loyalty cards are given out free when you make a purchase. When you make a certain amount of purchases, you get a bonus or in layman's terms -- something free. The loyalty card doesn't cost you one cent.

The loyalty card everyone is speaking about is a disgrace and another term would be screw the customer.

[newguyintv]

Yes. Bonifay did have the $3.00 martini, but now it is only if you have the loyalty card and it's good at all of their restaurants.
If you like martinis, the loyalty card will pay for itself if you compare what martinis are other places.
Most places sell martinis $6 - $7. That's a savings of $3 - $4 per martini. Sounds like a great deal to me. 6 - 7 martinis will pay for the $20.00 loyalty card.

Anyone selling Martinis for $3 is probably using something akin to rubbing alcohol instead of quality Gin/Vodka.

[OBXNana]

Do prices vary depending on the season? Some beach communities have lower prices during the off season for the "locals" and the summer they charge more, because they can. Is it possible the specials will return when the snow birds leave?

[3377en]

Maybe I'll be able to get a seat at the bar now.

[Bonny]

If you advertise the loyalty card brings with it the 3 dollar martini then cancel the deal after the card was bought then it seems to me something is rotten in Denmark.
They run loyalty card specials. Right now you get the $3.00 martini "if" you have the loyalty card.

[Bonny]

Anyone selling Martinis for $3 is probably using something akin to rubbing alcohol instead of quality Gin/Vodka.
Don't knock it if you haven't tried it !
They have very good martinis. I have them quite often.

[CFrance]

My understanding from reading this thread is that the $3 martini has not been canceled,
but that you now need to purchase a loyalty card to get this special rate.
As Bonny pointed out, for martini lovers this card will "pay for itself".
I disagree. It won't pay for itself because the martinis were $3 before the card was instituted. Now you have to spend $20 to get the martini at the former $3 price. So that equals a raise in the martini price for not only the people who spend the $20, but an even bigger raise in price for the people who don't.

I don't drink martinis, so it doesn't affect me, and I think a martini at $4.50 would be a bargain anywhere else. But those who think they're getting a "deal that will pay for itself" are missing the fact that they just spent more $ for the same thing.

[Bonny]

It appears that everyone, including the restaurant owner, has lost sight of what a loyalty card is.

Loyalty cards are given out free when you make a purchase. When you make a certain amount of purchases, you get a bonus or in layman's terms -- something free. The loyalty card doesn't cost you one cent.

The loyalty card everyone is speaking about is a disgrace and another term would be screw the customer.
Some places you buy the loyalty card. It just depends on the deals, whether they are good or not. Lopez has a loyalty card that costs $20.00 that many people have and love it. 1 perk I think they still do is you get 10% off lunch plus other perks.

[Happinow]

We have a loyalty card from a local pizza place and it was given to us for free. From my experience, a loyalty card has alway been given to customers to encourage them to frequent their establishment. Where we lived, we had a pizza loyalty card, a milk loyalty card as well as a coffee loyalty card. You buy say 10 gallons of milk and get the 13th free, you buy a dozen pizzas and get the 13th free. I would never pay for a loyalty card. I agree with other posters, paying for a card isn't a deal because you are paying more for the product in the long run. What are they trying to pull???? Sounds greedy to me.

[FlamingoFlo]

I don't think they are trying to pull anything over on us. They are a business and trying something different. The specifics were all spelled out. The choice to buy or not is up to us as individuals. It seems for some it is a good deal and others not so much. We did not feel the card would work for us. It does not make them a bad business to deal with. I enjoy their restaurants and food. The only thing that would stop me from going someplace is bad food and/or service and even then we usually give them a "three strikes" chance.

[bagboy]

I would like to thank all the restaurant and business owners here in The Villages for investing their hard earned money to provide us who live here with pleasant and safe environments to enjoy. I have found that most all offer decent to outstanding fare at very reasonable prices, compared to other cities across the country. I don't lose sleep worrying about the price of beer, cocktails and martinis as all are more affordable here than most anywhere in the country. Should there be a gift card or loyalty card program, thankfully I still have enough sense left to make that decision to participate, or decide it's not for me. Why not walk up to that shop or restaurant owner this week and just says thanks, thanks for your investment in this place we call home. A warm handshake will make you feel better than a cold complaint.

[tomwed]

What if you buy a Loyalty Card and they catch you eating someplace else. Do they take it away? I do have a disguise.

[raynan]

They cancelled the $3 martinis for the high season like all restaurants cancel special deal when high season comes. They are offering specials like the $3 martinis and the 1.50 draft beers for the month of Dec. to Loyalty card holders. Other specials will be offered other months (some food specials) and the opportunity to make reservations for parties of 4 or more which will be great during high season. The other offers, like getting cash back for very frequent diners, is above and beyond the specials. You don't have to eat there 5 times a week unless you want the cash back on top of the specials.
It's just an offer. You still have the option to buy or not. I was willing to try it. If I don't think it's worth it, I won't buy it again.

[joesin]

Did anyone read the Loyal Tee info???? For your $20.00 you get to make reservations for a party of 4 or more. Standard policy is 16 or more. For 20 visits you get $15 in credit, etc. Credits do not expire at the end of the month..they carry over. READ THE CARD information !!!!

[dbussone]

What if you buy a Loyalty Card and they catch you eating someplace else. Do they take it away? I do have a disguise.


They will make you eat the kale slaw at Havana.

[gomoho]

I may be wrong, but I believe they backed off on the opportunity to make reservations for a party of 4.

[tomwed]

Here's the card info:

9. How many visits do I need to earn Credits?

You must visit any of our family of restaurants a minimum of 20 times in a calendar month to earn $15. 30 visits earn $25 and 40 visits earn $50. These amounts are not added together just one full amount.

11. When does the 1 month time frame start and end?

The time frame starts on the 1st day of Each month and ends on the last day of the month.

12. After 40 visits in a month can you still acquire points?

The $50 Credit after 40 visits is the maximum amount of credits that any member can acquire in a 1 month period.

13. Can your earned credit rewards be carried over to the next month?

Yes, credits only expire after your membership expires.

[tomwed]

So visits only add up during a calendar month. Once you reach 20 visits you earn $15. They are giving you 75 cents a visit no matter what you spend on each So let's say you are a 1 martini a weekday after golf person. You drink 20 martinis at $3 each in 20 days and at the end of the month you get $15. Now your martinis are only costing you $2.25. You will have your $20 back in 26 days.

[memason]

So visits only add up during a calendar month. Once you reach 20 visits you earn $15. They are giving you 75 cents a visit no matter what you spend on each So let's say you are a 1 martini a weekday after golf person. You drink 20 martinis at $3 each in 20 days and at the end of the month you get $15. Now your martinis are only costing you $2.25. You will have your $20 back in 26 days.

I believe another caveat is that you must spend a minimum of $10 to constitute a "visit".

Personally, I dislike pre-paying for any service... It works for some folks, just doesn't work for me. For what it's worth, most of my friends have purchased the cards...

[Bonny]

So visits only add up during a calendar month. Once you reach 20 visits you earn $15. They are giving you 75 cents a visit no matter what you spend on each So let's say you are a 1 martini a weekday after golf person. You drink 20 martinis at $3 each in 20 days and at the end of the month you get $15. Now your martinis are only costing you $2.25. You will have your $20 back in 26 days.
You have to spend $10.00 at each visit.

[tomwed]

You have to spend $10.00 at each visit.

I didn't read the card I only read the FAQ sheet. click here (http://freshmadekitchen.com/Loyaltee/faq.html)

Oh well,,
My son says math problems are good for my brain.

[Bonny]

I didn't read the card I only read the FAQ sheet. click here (http://freshmadekitchen.com/Loyaltee/faq.html)

Oh well,,
My son says math problems are good for my brain.
The sheet at the restaurant when I bought mine said $10.00 per visit. Maybe they changed that since I bought mine. We always spend at least $10.00 when we go.

[PennBF]

We called today for a reservation for 10 people and were told by the person answering the phone that if you did not have a "Loyalty Card" you could not make a reservation and there is a minimum of 16 "Per her Manager". The answer is rather simple..Stop eating at establishments that want you to pay up front and commit to set usage. This is just another crazy idea by an owner that wants to guarantee his restuarant usage and if he serves less than adquate food that is your problem. He has his money up front. I guess he thinks all Villager's are senile and don't understand this stupid idea. :cold:

[Bonny]

We called today for a reservation for 10 people and were told by the person answering the phone that if you did not have a "Loyalty Card" you could not make a reservation and there is a minimum of 16 "Per her Manager". The answer is rather simple..Stop eating at establishments that want you to pay up front and commit to set usage. This is just another crazy idea by an owner that wants to guarantee his restuarant usage and if he serves less than adquate food that is your problem. He has his money up front. I guess he thinks all Villager's are senile and don't understand this stupid idea. :cold:
Why would you not go to the restaurants ?
You don't have to buy the loyalty card.
Very few places take reservations. except maybe a call ahead.

[Barefoot]

I don't think they are trying to pull anything over on us. They are a business and trying something different. The specifics were all spelled out. The choice to buy or not is up to us as individuals. It seems for some it is a good deal and others not so much. We did not feel the card would work for us. It does not make them a bad business to deal with. I enjoy their restaurants and food. The only thing that would stop me from going someplace is bad food and/or service and even then we usually give them a "three strikes" chance.

:agree:

[tomwed]

Is it true that once you own a Loyalty Card the parking no longer free?

[Sandtrap328]

Anyone selling Martinis for $3 is probably using something akin to rubbing alcohol instead of quality Gin/Vodka.

I like a Grey Goose martini now and then at Nancy Lopez. Cost is about $4.50 during happy hour. Not too shabby

[zcaveman]

Why would you not go to the restaurants ?
You don't have to buy the loyalty card.
Very few places take reservations. except maybe a call ahead.

I agree but I think that the CCs are trying to get you to buy the loyalty cards to be able to get reservations. I was thinking about the Lopez loyalty card mainly for the for reservations but I though the requirements were a little much for the $20. I decided to stand in line to get it and then I went someplace else.

Like Bonanza said, a loyalty card used to be free. You got a card and they punched the number or dated it and after xx clicks you got a free whatever. That is a loyalty card. Not something you pay for. That is a membership card.

Z

[yabbadu]

There is always a choice. Just buy the card or don't buy the card. Simple as that. No biggy.

I agree ...I do not pay to be Loyal!

[keithwand]

The Lopez/ Havana $20.00 fee is a one time fee. Not an annual fee.

[PennBF]

They would not take a reservation unless you had a "Loyalty Card" otherwise you had to call on the date to see if they could fit your group in unless you had their prepaid $20 card. It will be interesting how this practice works once the snowbirds go back and only the "old senile residents" remain. There are so many terrific places to dine in The Villages that it is kind of stupid to pay ahead to an owner who has found a "trick" to get money ahead of time from all the senile residents. Fortunately, the majority are not senile and want to see what they are getting before they pay. :mmmm:

[Barefoot]

I agree ...I do not pay to be Loyal!

I think they misnamed the card. The name seems to rub people the wrong way.
Instead of a Loyalty Card, perhaps it would be more palatable if they called it a Happy Surprise Card.
Tomwed, I already know what you're thinking ... :p

[dbussone]

I think they misnamed the card. The name seems to rub people the wrong way.
Instead of a Loyalty Card, perhaps it would be more palatable if they called it a Happy Surprise Card.
Tomwed, I already know what you're thinking ... :p


Why not Fred's Discount Card or OBEBS for short?

[tomwed]

I think they misnamed the card. The name seems to rub people the wrong way.
Instead of a Loyalty Card, perhaps it would be more palatable if they called it a Happy Surprise Card.
Tomwed, I already know what you're thinking ... :p

:pray:

[Challenger]

I believe this is what you might call

"A tempest in a teapot"

[Skybo]

I believe this is what you might call

"A tempest in a teapot"

Or a "mistral in a martini glass" :)

[golf2140]

They will return in April after the renters leave. It's about making money.

[Bogie Shooter]

For the few people posting their displeasure with this "new" loyalty card and indicating they will not go to these restaurants.........I offer, you will not be missed!

[PennBF]

Call me just a crazy guy but are they serious..pay ahead of time and I will tell you what your food will be like. Lets go a step further..How about a car dealer saying before you can see their cars they want $20 to go on the lot, or how about a landscaper saying give me $30 before you see what I will do, or how about the barber asking for the $20 up front for a haircut, ISN'T IT A RECOMMENDATION OF ALL CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCIES NOT TO PAY UP FRONT. This is not a lodge where you pay dues. Hey, if anyone wants to "pay up front" go for it but it seems to be against directions from Consumer Protection and kind of taking advantage. You can't make this stuff up.Remember the old time system of "cover charges? This just a rather strange new way of installing the old cover charge but no band, no cig girls. There are 100,000+ residents so I guess you can do just about anything and there will be some that don't care. Given this it is really going to be fun and interesting as to how far practices are installed just because they can. The mystery is how can some support a practice that wants the money up front before delivering the product? It will not impact us but it is interesting to see what social practices and behaviors are acceptable?:wave:

[rubicon]

Essentially going to a restaurant is a contract of sorts. The restaurant agrees to provide a product/service in exchange for consideration (money). In this case the owner has added additional provisions to the contract and again for additional consideration. Some may find benefit especially if they eat/drink out often while others would find difficulty if they eat out only occasionally.

Some may take umbrage over the fact that loyal cards equate to privilege
While others may perhaps view it as a money scheme to shake down customers for more cash.

As the man said in the movie "I don't need no stinking loyalty cards" The fact is if restaurants or bars relied on people like me they would all become extinct.

Bon Apetite

[Big O]

Call me just a crazy guy but are they serious..pay ahead of time and I will tell you what your food will be like. Lets go a step further..How about a car dealer saying before you can see their cars they want $20 to go on the lot, or how about a landscaper saying give me $30 before you see what I will do, or how about the barber asking for the $20 up front for a haircut, ISN'T IT A RECOMMENDATION OF ALL CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCIES NOT TO PAY UP FRONT. This is not a lodge where you pay dues. Hey, if anyone wants to "pay up front" go for it but it seems to be against directions from Consumer Protection and kind of taking advantage. You can't make this stuff up.Remember the old time system of "cover charges? This just a rather strange new way of installing the old cover charge but no band, no cig girls. There are 100,000+ residents so I guess you can do just about anything and there will be some that don't care. Given this it is really going to be fun and interesting as to how far practices are installed just because they can. The mystery is how can some support a practice that wants the money up front before delivering the product? It will not impact us but it is interesting to see what social practices and behaviors are acceptable?:wave:

Kinda like a "Priority Membership" isn't it?

[jim1941]

I paid the $20 because Orange Blossom Pool is my favorite place to hang out and swim. If after the year is up, and I don't think it is worth it, I will not renew it.

I have a Lopez Frequent Diner's Card that has paid for itself many times over.

I paid the American Legion up front.....or is that apples and oranges?

[Shimpy]

...went there today...not a soul there...hmmmm i wonder why ????

The $20 card will give you preferred seating.....LOL......I had to laugh when reading the sign in Scooples Ice Cream in Brownwood.

[TrudyM]

So if I understand correctly from reading the online faq sheet:
it is $20 a year and you are here say 5 months a year then that's $4 a month. If you drink martinis you save $3 so 2 a month puts you in the black. The points for cash back thing is just dumb and the math doesn't work out for most people if that is your goal.
Otherwise you are paying $4 a month so you can get call ahead seating (they put you on the waiting list when you call) or reservations for large groups. I have a PF Chang card which was free but it gives me call ahead wait listing at my local mall which saves me about 30 min a trip and if I had to pay $20 for it I would especially as I get a free desert to share most months as a member special. I agree it should be called priority member instead of loyalty badly named.

[PennBF]

i think one of the requirements is that you spend $20 a week in the facility?:22yikes:

[TrudyM]

i think one of the requirements is that you spend $20 a week in the facility?:22yikes:

The faq sheet doesn't say that. Also it says nothing about a $10 min where are people getting that? The 20 visits a month is just nuts but access to priority seating and specials makes sense sounds like he was trying to give preference to year around customers over snowbirds and blew it in the design. Maybe he will figure out he missed the mark and make adjustments. Why not a well crafted suggestion for improvements to the plan made directly to the guy. He seems to have created a PR problem no matter what his intentions may have been.

[janmcn]

The faq sheet doesn't say that. Also it says nothing about a $10 min where are people getting that? The 20 visits a month is just nuts but access to priority seating and specials makes sense sounds like he was trying to give preference to year around customers over snowbirds and blew it in the design. Maybe he will figure out he missed the mark and make adjustments. Why not a well crafted suggestion for improvements to the plan made directly to the guy. He seems to have created a PR problem no matter what his intentions may have been.


Who will ever forget when Katie Belle's made the Cattle Baron Club a member's only restaurant, charging a membership fee just for the privilege of dining there? Well, that didn't last long.

[tomwed]

The FAQ sheet link was posted and seems pretty clear. The upside to social networking is free publicity and word of mouth.
If someone tries to start or repeats an untrue rumor whether to be provocative or funny how can any owner stop that or correct it? That's the downside of social networking.

[raynan]

It is NOT a requirement to spend $20 at the facility to get the specials offers or to get reservations for 4 or more, only to get the cash back.

[Bonny]

Wow, I'm so surprised that some people get so riled up over something they "don't have to buy" ?? If it's not for you, that's okay. Those that think it's a good deal it's okay too !!!
I just don't understand why so many are getting so worked up about this. If it works, it works. If it doesn't, then they will tweek it or just not have it.
It really is no big deal. Don't buy it if you don't want it.
Just be happy and enjoy all that we have here !

[Chinook]

Exactly, the "loyalty" card is a disgrace. Bad business decision.

[blue72]

We purchased the card. We already have made a few bucks back on beer. No question we will be ahead on the twenty dollars spent for the card.
ENJOY and have FUN!!!!!!!!!

[circletrack]

Wow, I'm so surprised that some people get so riled up over something they "don't have to buy" ?? If it's not for you, that's okay. Those that think it's a good deal it's okay too !!!
I just don't understand why so many are getting so worked up about this. If it works, it works. If it doesn't, then they will tweek it or just not have it.
It really is no big deal. Don't buy it if you don't want it.
Just be happy and enjoy all that we have here !

Yeah, I'm at a loss here too.

The card is 100% OPTIONAL.

Why is that so hard to understand? It's not something to be offended about. Tons of restaurants offer loyalty programs. Some you pay for, some you don't.

Currently, I carry around a discount card sold by the Charter school students as a fundraiser. I paid for it, and have happily already made my money back in discounts.

Yes, this card is different as the CCs are for profit, but the principal is the same.

If you want your $3 drinks, or if you plan to eat out constantly, this card is for you. If not, then don't give it a second thought. Easy peasy.

In the end, as a consumer, vote with your wallet. They will get the message.

[xkeowner]

Agree with the comments you can buy or not. If I look at this months discounts I might be interested, However, next/future months specials are TBD. With all of the eating options available and not not being a martini drinker, I will wait awhile to see what the next few months specials are before buying the card. Lopez/Hemingway known rewards appear to be a better deal currently.

[jim1941]

I have a loyalty lunch card from Gators Dockside in Spanish Springs. Buy five lunches and the sixth one is free.

[PennBF]

It is not a case of the $20 or anyone being riled up. It is interesting to understand the behavior of wanting to pay up front for something you have not received? Of course we all pay up front for Insurance's which is normal behavior but, at least in The Villages it is not normal behavior to pay for food you have not been served or even ordered? There have been a few complaints about the amount of food served at Panera and fortunately it had not been paid for up front. It may be wanting to belong to a group, or wanting to be special etc, but generally it is a risk in order to fall into a category. Given this the money is not a major issue but the behavior is an interesting question. It may even fall into the category of the ones that want to be "1st in line"? Just some thoughts.:popcorn:

[Barefoot]

..... the money is not a major issue but the behavior is an interesting question. It may even fall into the category of the ones that want to be "1st in line"?

It is simply a $20 card that offers discounts if you purchase it. We don't plan to buy a card.
However I don't believe that those who buy the card have a hidden agenda of wanting to be "first in line".
They are probably just frequent users.


The card is 100% OPTIONAL.
Why is that so hard to understand? It's not something to be offended about.
If you want your $3 drinks, or if you plan to eat out constantly, this card is for you.
If not, then don't give it a second thought. Easy peasy.

[BeetleBailey]

We've been here 12 years, and Lopez is personally our favorite for food & service. We have their frequent diner card that never expires, and now also includes Hemingway at Havana CC. Yes, you get 10% off at lunch, and build up dollars for future dining. The cost is a 1 time charge of $20.00. We feel it's a great value. Everyone has their own opinion, and that is ours. There are also other perks with this card. Check them out.

[JCMSr]

I have been thinking about the Loyal Tee card since they first offered it. After reviewing all of the comments and reading the FAQ sheet multiple times everything is clear as mud. Hopefully someone here can answer my questions so that I can decide if it is something worth paying for. First, as I understand it each person is required to have their own card, i.e. both husband and wife, or you will not be able to participate in the specials. Is this correct? Second, going to any restaurant 20 or more times in one month to me is out of the question. However, if the so called "visit credits" are carried over from month to month and after say three months I earn a $15 or $20 credit it makes economical sense. Third, are the credits earned at each of the four clubs pooled together to that if you visit each one 5 times in a month you reach the minimum reward level?

Inquiring minds would like the answers to these questions please!

[Bonny]

I have been thinking about the Loyal Tee card since they first offered it. After reviewing all of the comments and reading the FAQ sheet multiple times everything is clear as mud. Hopefully someone here can answer my questions so that I can decide if it is something worth paying for. First, as I understand it each person is required to have their own card, i.e. both husband and wife, or you will not be able to participate in the specials. Is this correct? Second, going to any restaurant 20 or more times in one month to me is out of the question. However, if the so called "visit credits" are carried over from month to month and after say three months I earn a $15 or $20 credit it makes economical sense. Third, are the credits earned at each of the four clubs pooled together to that if you visit each one 5 times in a month you reach the minimum reward level?

Inquiring minds would like the answers to these questions please!
It does not carry over. Husband & wife can use the same card. You just have to remember to take it if just one is going. Visits count only once per day at any given restaurant. However, if you go to Evan's Prairie and Bonifay on the same day, they each count as a visit. You have to have the card so they can swipe it for you to get a visit credit. Yes, all visits count towards the monthly 20 visits

[JCMSr]

Thanks Bonny! The more I learn about this promotion I believe it should have been called a "Frequent Diner" card. I do not know too many (actually none) people who would go to the same restaurant or even 5 different restaurants of the same chain 20 or more times per month but obviously there must be a few. I think I will sit back and watch the monthly specials for a couple of months before making a final decision. Unless the deals are truly special I will continue to be an infrequent diner and spread my business around based upon what I am in the mood for at that time.

[PennBF]

You have got to love it ! Where else do people walk into a restuarant, slap down $20 Per Person, give it to the Waiter and tell them you will be back someday to order. Oh by the way, is the food any good here? You just can't make this stuff up.:jester:

[MSGirl]

BTW, I read in the Daily Sun that $3 Martinis are back without the card

[Bonny]

BTW, I read in the Daily Sun that $3 Martinis are back without the card
Where and what day did you see this ? I looked in the papers and I didn't see where it said don't need a loyal tee card.

[Bonny]

Thanks Bonny! The more I learn about this promotion I believe it should have been called a "Frequent Diner" card. I do not know too many (actually none) people who would go to the same restaurant or even 5 different restaurants of the same chain 20 or more times per month but obviously there must be a few. I think I will sit back and watch the monthly specials for a couple of months before making a final decision. Unless the deals are truly special I will continue to be an infrequent diner and spread my business around based upon what I am in the mood for at that time.
Absolutely !! I totally agree !
I would think at this point in our lives, we all know that everything doesn't work for everyone. Check things out. We all spend our money different. We all have favorite places, favorite bartenders, favorite servers and favorite owners. If it works for someone, that's great. If it doesn't, that's great too. Just enjoy what ever you decide is good for you !!
I hope everyone has a wonderful night !! :)

[Rick&Laura]

The $3.00 martinis are the worst...spend more and get a good one and not one pre mixed and too salty

[Bonny]

I think the martinis are great !! I haven't heard anyone say they weren't good and all my friends always get them.

[newguyintv]

I think the martinis are great !! I haven't heard anyone say they weren't good and all my friends always get them.

Birds of a Feather!

[graciegirl]

Birds of a Feather!

Bonny is a pretty bird with nice feathers and we like her a lot. She is a classy and beautiful woman who has good common sense and a wonderful sense of humor.

You will be wowed if you should meet her. She is one of the nicest people on this board.


Now, back to the discussion of martini's.

[Bonny]

Bonny is a pretty bird with nice feathers and we like her a lot. She is a classy and beautiful woman who has good common sense and a wonderful sense of humor.

You will be wowed if you should meet her. She is one of the nicest people on this board.


Now, back to the discussion of martini's.
Awww.... you are such a sweetheart Gracie !!
Still praying that you and your fur baby will be back together !!

[Barefoot]

I think the martinis are great !! I haven't heard anyone say they weren't good and all my friends always get them.

My golf group certainly enjoyed the chocolate martinis.

[Bonny]

My golf group certainly enjoyed the chocolate martinis.
They are good and they don't skip on the good stuff in them. ;)

[Barefoot]

MSGirl
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 79
BTW, I read in the Daily Sun that $3 Martinis are back without the card
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I called Bonifay today. They said that a Discount Card is still required to get the price of $3 for a martini.

[Bonny]

Birds of a Feather!
Wow, that sounds a little rude !! Not sure why you responded like this.

[Barefoot]

Birds of a Feather!

Wow, that sounds a little rude !! Not sure why you responded like this.

I was also wondering what that comment meant.
Perhaps Newguyintv can clarify.

[tomwed]

I was also wondering what that comment meant.
Perhaps Newguyintv can clarify.

Me too. What does Newguyintv's comment mean? It feels negative.