Free Grand Slam tomorrow!

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

I feel sorry for the servers there. How many people felt they didn't need to tip on their free food?

No kidding

I know this wouldn't have played well, but I wish someone would have been at the door and there was a sign saying something to the effect of:

"Thank You for coming to Denny's
*Please try to eat in a timely manner so everyone can take advantage of the offer
*And, as with any food promotion, please tip based on the theoretical full price of the food"

Your server would point these things out and only once you agreed would you be seated. Now, you could lie and say yes to both, leave no tip, and be one of those jackasses who I'm sure sat there for 2 hours, thinking things like "this is America, I have the freedom to do what I want". But I think that would have at least made some people more conscious of their surroundings. Then again, it always amazes me how many people interpret that "I have freedom" so incorrectly and can't see past the nose on their face.

SI

[MizzouRah]

I would have called in sick.

[Passacaglia]

I read about one person going on another forum. They said they spent about $5 in drinks (for a family of four) and $5 on the tip, but I'm guessing most tipped nothing.

[Philliesfan980]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Local newspaper posted some video from this morning at the downtown KC location:

Serving free Grand Slam breakfasts at Denny's

Ugh, that looks horrible.

[Karlifornia]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

No kidding

I know this wouldn't have played well, but I wish someone would have been at the door and there was a sign saying something to the effect of:

"Thank You for coming to Denny's
*Please try to eat in a timely manner so everyone can take advantage of the offer
*And, as with any food promotion, please tip based on the theoretical full price of the food"

Your server would point these things out and only once you agreed would you be seated. Now, you could lie and say yes to both, leave no tip, and be one of those jackasses who I'm sure sat there for 2 hours, thinking things like "this is America, I have the freedom to do what I want". But I think that would have at least made some people more conscious of their surroundings. Then again, it always amazes me how many people interpret that "I have freedom" so incorrectly and can't see past the nose on their face.

SI

When someone (Quiksand, I think) posted the link to those restaurant.com gift certificates, I remember the certificates having something saying "Please remember to tip based on the full value of the meal."

Not that I needed the reminder, but I certainly know plenty of people who would.

[stevew]

I wonder if they dreamt up this promo in some part to try to make as many of their overpaid lifer type cooks and such walk out and quit. I worked as a line cook for nearly 10 years and can't imagine how horrible this was for the cooks.

[Logan]

Denny's really has "overpaid" anythings?

[Dr. Sak]

Originally Posted by Logan

Denny's really has "overpaid" anythings?

Grease...lots and lost of grease

[Axxon]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

No kidding

I know this wouldn't have played well, but I wish someone would have been at the door and there was a sign saying something to the effect of:

"Thank You for coming to Denny's
*Please try to eat in a timely manner so everyone can take advantage of the offer
*And, as with any food promotion, please tip based on the theoretical full price of the food"

Your server would point these things out and only once you agreed would you be seated. Now, you could lie and say yes to both, leave no tip, and be one of those jackasses who I'm sure sat there for 2 hours, thinking things like "this is America, I have the freedom to do what I want". But I think that would have at least made some people more conscious of their surroundings. Then again, it always amazes me how many people interpret that "I have freedom" so incorrectly and can't see past the nose on their face.

SI

Wow, I always tip half the price of what's comped. I guess that's a stupid idea. Of course, I only really eat at places I'd have eaten without the free food anyway and I do tend to get good service.