Well, 1) I have had both good and bad experiences going to restaurants via Groupon.
And 2) Groupon isn't just for restaurants... If it were then it'd be out of business already. I've gotten Lasik for much cheaper via Groupon and also teeth whitening.
It just so happens that restaurants try Groupons because they're already battling the odds for staying in business.
And seriously, isn't this over 9000 times more effective than burning money on flyers or a commercial? It gets them INTO the restaurant. From there it depends on the restaurant to bring them back in a 2nd time with charm and great food.
So instead of blaming gift cards, coupons or even Groupons, blame management for not using Excel and the staff for not charming potential customers.
And 2) Groupon isn't just for restaurants... If it were then it'd be out of business already. I've gotten Lasik for much cheaper via Groupon and also teeth whitening.
It just so happens that restaurants try Groupons because they're already battling the odds for staying in business.
And seriously, isn't this over 9000 times more effective than burning money on flyers or a commercial? It gets them INTO the restaurant. From there it depends on the restaurant to bring them back in a 2nd time with charm and great food.
So instead of blaming gift cards, coupons or even Groupons, blame management for not using Excel and the staff for not charming potential customers.