Mystery Guest, Inc.
Overall Rating: B+
Volume of Jobs: Low
Number of Individual Clients: Low
Type of jobs: Restaurant
Rate of Pay: Reimbursement only
Speed of Pay: 2-3 Weeks
Method of Pay: Check
Bonuses available? Not known
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Pros:
Mystery Guest, Inc. exclusively serves restaurant
clients. If you enjoy an evening out at a popular chain restaurant, they're a
good company for you! They are reliable and speedy in their reimbursement
payments. An alcoholic drink is allowed.
I find their forms briefer and simpler to use than many other restaurant shops.
The amount of narrative isn't as excessive as some dining shops are. Further,
while they don't have a specific feedback system, I have not found them
disagreeable about any shop reports as long as guidelines are followed.
While you won't earn an income with Mystery Guest, Inc., a nice dinner out with
a short report form is a nice break and an enjoyable experience for you and a
guest.
Cons:
Some shoppers complain that the reimbursement
amounts are not sufficient in their area; however, in my experience,
reimbursement is fair but not excessive. Two guests are typically required and
with the advance scheduling (with a specific date and a narrow time range), this
may be impractical for some, especially singles.
Mystery Guest, Inc. communicates only by telephone and e-mail, and you'll
probably wait awhile before getting a shop offer. Don't call for shops and don't
expect to get more than four to six assignments a year; they enforce a rotation
for all shops, not just shops for a specific location or client.