Originally Posted by Graspher (Post 2136161)

Excellent take-away. I bet the rounding down would neutralize the no coin change provided concept. This would slightly favor the customer and remove the heat from their policy. And I bet not really result in any real loss to the establishment.

The Frenchy's employee announced the amount due - I passed over $20 and was expecting a return of change.

Frenchy's employee placed my cash in the drawer and closed it without missing a beat. Never said anything about their NO coin change provided policy.

I didn't bother saying anything cause I wasn't going to sweat the .64. My initial thought was he forgot to provide the change...followed by he made a decision to auto-tip himself.

It wasn't until I returned to retrieve the pizza that I saw the no change sign on the counter way opposite of the register.

I'm going with robbery.

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2136266)

I believe they (The Developer) intended it to be a Scottish pub. My people (Irish Celts) have much better pubs than that.

I wonder if the "No Change" place would accept your $19. on a $19.64 order? I bet the .64 is important to them then.

Once upon a time, I went to a bakery in Laguna Beach, CA. The state law is that groceries and take-out food items are NOT taxed. Probably the only thing on God's green earth that California doesn't tax. Anyhow, the guy at the bakery charged me tax on my to-go item. I pointed it out to him. He said his accountant told him to just charge tax on everything because it was easier (for them) that way. I never returned to that bakery.

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2136671)

Did not know they did that thanks for sharing. Wonder why that didnt help turn the place around?

Originally Posted by thelegges (Post 2136747)

Because free water was no longer allowed while you took up space at a table for hours, without spending any money. KB’s Hay day the developers sent you for the free meals while on lifestyle visit. We got a kick out of watching those who sat for more than 2 hours dancing, adding crystal light or their teabags to the free water.

When 2 drink minimum started crowds dwindled quickly, food went downhill at the same time. Once the the entertainment went from free to pay, it was a quick death

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2136760)

Thanks for the history lesson, it closed before we moved in.

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2136424)

I agree with the robbery conclusion, if they have a no coin change policy then they should round in the customer's favor & given you a paper dollar back.

There is currently a coin shortage nationwide. This is due to the mint shutting down amidst the Covid hysteria. The mint is now reopen & minting coins but it is taking a long time to get the coin liquidity back into the market. If this is the ultimate reason for the no change policy at Sawgrass it would be wiser & more customer friendly to have signs prominently placed that say something along the lines that due to the current coin shortage they need customers to either pay with exact change or cards. If this were more widely known, it would be easy for people to make their own determination, either grab some coins before heading out or decide to pay with a card. The option that Sawgrass has taken is unreasonable & will likely result in the current businesses' failure, in my opinion.

The Fed - Are U.S. coins in short supply?

Originally Posted by Tom M (Post 2136738)

Maybe give them $19 and tell them your policy is to not pay the change portion :-)

Do they take checks?

Originally Posted by tom m (Post 2136742)

maybe you could notify them ahead of time by placing a small note at the end of the table before ordering that you will be rounding the bill down to the nearest even dollar amount. Seems just as fair as what they are doing.

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 2135984)

Any place around here where you can get Sam Adams Boston Lager on tap?

Originally Posted by Tom M (Post 2136738)

Maybe give them $19 and tell them your policy is to not pay the change portion :-)

Do they take checks?

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2136675)

When I lived in Northern Virginia, the airport restaurants at Dulles and National, were not allowed to charge more for food than they charged for the same items at the regional malls.

Originally Posted by JRP2TV (Post 2135849)

Once they finish building and opening the entertainment square (once they get past whatever issue has stopped them from proceeding installing the rest of the awnings), Sawgrass Grove will transform into a happening place. Until then, I'm sure the businesses inside are losing a fortune.