expiredwileysmiley posted Apr 13, 2026 06:03 AM
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expiredwileysmiley posted Apr 13, 2026 06:03 AM
inKind Mystery Offer: Your Next Restaurant Meal
(Participating Locations May Vary)$20 Off $40+
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Technical issues — Server errors, failed redemptions, or restaurants that drop out of the program mid-promo, leaving users unable to use credits.
Customer service problems — Slow responses, unhelpful support, and disputes over credits/coupons.
Prepaid model risks — You're lending money upfront (interest-free to you, but no returns if a restaurant closes or you don't use it). Some report lost value if credits expire or promotions change.
This is the core criticism from restaurant owners and accountants. InKind isn't primarily a discount app—it's a financing tool disguised as one:InKind buys large blocks of "credits" (future dining value) from the restaurant at a steep discount—often 50% off (e.g., pays the restaurant $50,000 cash upfront for $100,000 in redeemable credit).
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The restaurant gets immediate capital (like an interest-free loan or cash advance for operations, expansion, or covering slow periods).
InKind then markets those credits to app users, who redeem them at full face value (or with the 20% back incentive that encourages more spending).
Restaurants must honor the redemptions, effectively giving away food/drinks at a loss while also dealing with constant discounts that train customers to expect deals.
For example, if the bill is $60 you split it $40 / $20 and use the $20 off $40 offer for the first split and InKind cash for the other $20.
For example, if the bill is $60 you split it $40 / $20 and use the $20 off $40 offer for the first split and InKind cash for the other $20.
It's location dependent.
Im guessing no but that would be cool if you can. Would be smart on their part of they allowed gc + coupons with their paid monthly subscription. As the only thing worth it is a monthly $50 off $150 which is lame, as most aren't going to spend that much,
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No idea how they stay in buinsess long term, reminds me of movie pass, but I will gladly accept them paying for my food.
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