Source: BroBible
Summary
A Chili’s customer, Saavirus, posted a TikTok video showing a tablet prompt asking for a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital after paying for his meal. The customer quickly refused to donate, and the server was present at the table. Chili’s has partnered with St. Jude’s since 2002 and has raised over $114 million in donations. Some customers have expressed frustration with the donation screen, feeling it adds to the checkout process and detracts from their dining experience.
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The habit gets a new name.
Chili’s tablet prompts customers to donate to St. Jude’s, because who doesn’t want to give to charity after a burger? The customer’s dramatic refusal is the real entertainment. The server stands by, waiting for the transaction to finish, while the customer’s companion covers her face in reaction. The donation screen is just another part of the checkout process, because you can’t just pay and leave anymore.
The option to donate is not new, but the reaction to it is always interesting. Some customers feel it’s a hassle, while others appreciate the opportunity to give. Either way, the tablet prompt is here to stay.
Donating to charity should be a personal choice, not a restaurant’s business.
Author: Evan Null
