Topic: Unknown National Chain Restaurant to Accept Bitcoin This Weekend - page 9. (Read 17763 times)
September 15, 2011, 10:11:36 PM
If this is true, I'll bet it's a franchisee rather than the parent corporation. Often a franchisee will own a few locations.
September 15, 2011, 10:07:59 PM
I find it difficult to believe a 500 location national chain would consider even a test run of accepting Bitcoin without consulting their legal group first. I suppose they may have been sitting on this or planning for a while as I don't think a legal group for such a chain would sign off on something like this in a matter of a few days.
What does legal have to do with it? Are bitcoins illegal? No . So they can be accepted if they want to. Money is whatever the contracting parties agree it is.
September 15, 2011, 10:07:36 PM
Third guess: Someone's long a massive amount at bitcoinica and needs a rumor bounce.
September 15, 2011, 10:03:32 PM
first guess: Doubt it
2nd guess:
2nd guess:
September 15, 2011, 09:58:55 PM
I find it difficult to believe a 500 location national chain would consider even a test run of accepting Bitcoin without consulting their legal group first. I suppose they may have been sitting on this or planning for a while as I don't think a legal group for such a chain would sign off on something like this in a matter of a few days.
this.
September 15, 2011, 09:57:49 PM
I find it difficult to believe a 500 location national chain would consider even a test run of accepting Bitcoin without consulting their legal group first. I suppose they may have been sitting on this or planning for a while as I don't think a legal group for such a chain would sign off on something like this in a matter of a few days.
September 15, 2011, 09:55:06 PM
First guess: Not real
Second guess: Einstein Bros. Bagel
Second guess: Einstein Bros. Bagel
September 15, 2011, 09:38:39 PM
Plus, one really has to wonder what restaurant would put themselves in this kind of position with the fluctuating value of BTC being so volatile right now?
That's so last century. Bit-pay already solves this completely. Surely competitors will too.
September 15, 2011, 09:34:25 PM
You'd think Bruce would have learned a lesson and backed away from the community already.
He's just setting himself up for another massive disaster, which is going to be hilarious because people are falling for his bullshit again.
He's just setting himself up for another massive disaster, which is going to be hilarious because people are falling for his bullshit again.
yes the whole vagueness of "huge upcoming announcement at the conference" thing turning out to be "more conferences!" may have soured people's enthusiasm for his promises, but I'm hoping since there is some actual details like over 500 locations nationwide ect that there will be truth to this, you have to admit if it's true and it's in trials by a large restaurant chain that's pretty big news, possible the biggest news yet.
If true, the large restaurant chain had better get someone other than Bruce involved in it. Hiring someone with his *ahem* colorful past isn't going to sit very well with investors no matter which way you slice it. But I agree, it could be huge if true, which I doubt.
I was looking at a thread over on SA and I think they bring up a good point - what company would do a pilot program on such short turn around? I've been involved in several point of sale roll outs in my career and I've never seen one pushed out in 24-48 hours on a pilot scale program. Plus, one really has to wonder what restaurant would put themselves in this kind of position with the fluctuating value of BTC being so volatile right now? Then, top if off with the typical Bruce ego plug - "my program inspired them!" and it's plain to see that this is following all of his other patterns.
September 15, 2011, 09:27:01 PM
I'm confused. This restaurant says "we now accept bitcoins" but also wants Bruce's help "setting them up to accept Bitcoin ASAP"?
Ah, just caught this post. That is a photoshop'd image by Alex Beckenham from https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/1-btc-for-fake-bitcoin-signage-offer-expired-5168 (I had that information on the link, but I did not copy and paste that here in the thread, I am editing the original post to avoid any further confusion).Oh, I wasn't referring to the image; I knew that was photoshopped. I was referring to Bruce's exclamation:
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The guy said, "Your show was an inspiration, and the primary reason we now accept bitcoins."
September 15, 2011, 09:24:47 PM
You'd think Bruce would have learned a lesson and backed away from the community already.
He's just setting himself up for another massive disaster, which is going to be hilarious because people are falling for his bullshit again.
He's just setting himself up for another massive disaster, which is going to be hilarious because people are falling for his bullshit again.
yes the whole vagueness of "huge upcoming announcement at the conference" thing turning out to be "more conferences!" may have soured people's enthusiasm for his promises, but I'm hoping since there is some actual details like over 500 locations nationwide ect that there will be truth to this, you have to admit if it's true and it's in trials by a large restaurant chain that's pretty big news, possible the biggest news yet.
September 15, 2011, 09:24:37 PM
You'd think Bruce would have learned a lesson and backed away from the community already.
He's just setting himself up for another massive disaster, which is going to be hilarious because people are falling for his bullshit again.
In his defense, he did not submit the news or post it here. He's just setting himself up for another massive disaster, which is going to be hilarious because people are falling for his bullshit again.
September 15, 2011, 09:22:58 PM
I'm confused. This restaurant says "we now accept bitcoins" but also wants Bruce's help "setting them up to accept Bitcoin ASAP"?
Ah, just caught this post. That is a photoshop'd image by Alex Beckenham from https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/1-btc-for-fake-bitcoin-signage-offer-expired-5168 (I had that information on the link, but I did not copy and paste that here in the thread, I am editing the original post to avoid any further confusion). 
September 15, 2011, 09:21:26 PM
My only other guess is:
And here's why: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_restaurant_chains
Otherwise it's an:
And here's why: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_restaurant_chains
Otherwise it's an:
September 15, 2011, 09:15:28 PM
You'd think Bruce would have learned a lesson and backed away from the community already.
He's just setting himself up for another massive disaster, which is going to be hilarious because people are falling for his bullshit again.
He's just setting himself up for another massive disaster, which is going to be hilarious because people are falling for his bullshit again.
September 15, 2011, 08:57:47 PM
The claim sounds pretty idiotic to me. What restaurant chain, 500 large, decides to implement something in a matter of days
without proper planning? None. I am going to guess someone pranked spanky to get a laugh.
without proper planning? None. I am going to guess someone pranked spanky to get a laugh.
From the message chain, apparently they want Bruce to help point them toward some POS systems. They will then try one out at 2 or 3 locations in a pilot program. I don't think anyone is planning to launch 500 locations at once =)
Still, I'm skeptical of the news until it's confirmed. If true, it's a big deal.
Even two or three locations do not get a pilot program in a few days to a week is what I was trying to say.
From employee training to documentation to pricing to etc.. all happens over time and not some half ass rush
job.
I can understand consulting but to hype it like it will be available in a week is silly.
September 15, 2011, 08:57:01 PM
I think someone is pranking bruce.
that would be pretty funny, he gets these "messages" then turns up at the local restaurant ready to help, and the manager says "what the f@ck are you talking about?
what coin? SECURITY!" September 15, 2011, 08:51:05 PM
I think someone is pranking bruce.
I had to read your post twice. I swore I read spanking Bruce the first time.
September 15, 2011, 08:48:35 PM
I think someone is pranking bruce.
September 15, 2011, 08:41:46 PM
The claim sounds pretty idiotic to me. What restaurant chain, 500 large, decides to implement something in a matter of days
without proper planning? None. I am going to guess someone pranked spanky to get a laugh.
without proper planning? None. I am going to guess someone pranked spanky to get a laugh.
From the message chain, apparently they want Bruce to help point them toward some POS systems. They will then try one out at 2 or 3 locations in a pilot program. I don't think anyone is planning to launch 500 locations at once =)
Still, I'm skeptical of the news until it's confirmed. If true, it's a big deal.
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