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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: October 17, 2012
Georgia Tech Dining Services has launched a new frequent rewards app called "QBOT" at a variety of locations including Great Wraps, Essential Eats, Westside Market, Ferst Place and Dunkin’ Donuts. The more a customer purchases from one of these locations, the more points are accumulated to redeem for discounts.
“We are in the age of smartphones and technology," said Andrea Preininger, marketing manager of Dining Services. "Why not connect with our customers with something they always have on them — their cell phone. Soon, frequency punch cards will be a thing of the past, so might as well be ahead of the curve.”
Customers with an Android or iPhone may download the QBOT app for free and join “VIP” for each location to start enjoying the VIP one-time discount today. Every time a customer purchases from one of the participating locations, he/she can ask for a scan, in which the cashier will pull out a QR code which the customer can scan for a point. Once two points are earned, customers can start redeeming their coupons, such as a free donut at Dunkin’ Donuts or free dessert from Essential Eats. If a customer saves his/her points and redeems them at the six point level, customers can receive rewards like 50 percent off a purchase from Chef Sharon’s Action Station in the Food Court or a free meal at Ferst Place.
