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New & Improved – Dinner and a Movie

September 3, 2010

When it comes to Abenity’s discounts, there are two categories that consistently lead the pack as far as member utilization is concerned, movie tickets and restaurants.

Since we know that our members really love to go out for dinner and a movie, we began to consider how we could broaden our relationships to increase the value offered from these best selling categories!

After some digging, we realized that there are over 25,000 Abenity discounts offered within the restaurant category and that over 90% of these restaurants are locally owned and operated. While we are extremely proud of this number and we are committed to expanding the number of local partnerships that we have with restaurants, we realized that we could expand the value offered within the restaurant category by partnering with more national restaurant chains.

And, as far as movie tickets are concerned, we realized that we offer great coverage on movie tickets, with discounted tickets available from over 17 national theaters, but we did find that the process for ordering these movie tickets could be more flexible for our members who are currently required to purchase their tickets in advance in groups of 8 or more. While this is a modest number, and we understand the operational reasons for requiring groups of 8, we began to look for a way to offer more flexibility to our members.

Announcing New National Restaurant Partners
And, without further ado, we’re excited to announce that our members can now save 10% at any Chili’s, Macaroni Grill, Maggiano’s, and On the Border!

Announcing – Movie Tickets Enhanced
And, our members of corporate Abenity accounts can now order movie tickets for our two most popular theaters, Regal Entertainment & AMC Entertainment in groups of 2 or more at an even deeper discount than before. You are no longer required to order your tickets in groups of 8!

One of our core values is to continually focus on recognizing the needs of our customers and, in this case, the needs of our members as we are constantly developing and improving the number and quality of savings opportunities available within their Abenity discount program.



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PREVIOUSLY FROM ABENITY:

Abenity Insider: Removable Wall Cling Posters. [Read More]

Abenity Insider: Behind the Scenes: The Making of Abenity. [Read More]

Abenity Insider: Abenity Neighborhood Discounts – How We Do It. [Read More]

Abenity provides organizations of all sizes with a complete member or employee discount program. Our elite collection of local and national discounts are available for organizations of all sizes to offer to their employees and members as a benefit. Visit our homepage to learn more!
By Brian Roland | Posted in Insider | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

10% Off Restaurant Gift Cards: Chili’s, Macaroni Grill & More!

August 31, 2010


We’re happy to unveil new savings this month at four popular chain restaurants. Gather the family for a night out and enjoy dinner at Chili’s, Macaroni Grill, Maggiano’s or On The Border.



Chili's Restaurant
Chili’s Restaurant



Chili’s opened as a fun Dallas burger joint in 1975 with a loyalty to happy hour and blue jeans. Today, with restaurants all over the world, they continue to cook up the best in casual fare. From fresh, hand-prepared salads to mouthwatering burgers, Chili’s kicks up the flavor with food that is anything but ordinary.



Save $5 on $50 Chili’s Gift Cards:   VIEW OFFER



Save $10 on $100 Chili’s Gift Cards:   VIEW OFFER


Macaroni Grill
Romano’s Macaroni Grill



Inspired by the Mediterranean way of cooking along Italy’s coast, Romano’s Macaroni Grill’s simple recipes require the finest ingredients such as imported artisan pastas, vine-ripened tomatoes, colorful vegetables, select seafood, grilled meats and fresh, fragrant Italian herbs. At Macaroni Grill you can enjoy a fresh, delicious meal and feel good afterward… just like they do every day along the Italian Mediterranean.



Save $5 on $50 Macaroni Grill Gift Cards:   VIEW OFFER



Save $10 on $100 Macaroni Grill Gift Cards:   VIEW OFFER


Maggiano's
Maggiano’s Little Italy



Dining at Maggiano’s Little Italy is truly an experience to remember. You’ll enjoy authentic, scratch-made Italian-American cuisine in dining rooms reminiscent of pre-war Little Italy. Enjoy a casual dinner for two, or bring the whole crew and take in Maggiano’s famous family style dining experience.



Save $5 on $50 Maggiano’s Gift Cards:   VIEW OFFER



Save $10 on $100 Maggiano’s Gift Cards:   VIEW OFFER


On The Border
On The Border



Whether you’re in the mood for something new and fresh or something tried and true, at On The Border there’s always something to love. At On The Border you’ll get traditional Mexican favorites and mesquite-grilled specialties, served in a bold and lively atmosphere.



Save $5 on $50 On The Border Gift Cards:   VIEW OFFER



Save $10 on $100 On The Border Gift Cards:   VIEW OFFER


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PREVIOUSLY ON CELEBRATE YOUR SAVINGS:

Abenity Travel Center: Proven Competitive Prices. [Read More]

Travel: Unique Experiences From Abenity. [Read More]

Groceries: Introducing Abenity Groceries. [Read More]

By Matt Burns | Posted in Tuesday Feature | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Belmont University’s Employee Discount Program: From Self-Managed To Full Service

August 28, 2010

The following is a guest post from Donna Gwaltney. Donna is the Senior Human Resources Generalist for Belmont University and has nearly two decades of HR experience in a variety of industries including hospitality, non-profit, manufacturing, citrus processing, and the public sector.

Editor’s Note: In 2006 Belmont University, a private liberal arts college in Nashville, TN, asked Abenity to manage their employee discount program. This is their story about how they transitioned from a self-managed program to a full service employee discount program run by Abenity.

Belmont University’s old employee discount program was anything but efficient. We had a home-grown system which consisted of contacting local vendors and asking if they would be interested in offering Belmont employees a discount. Once Human Resources verified the offer, the discount was placed on our internal Employee Discount List.

This process seemed to work initially. However, we soon noticed that vendors often discontinued offers without notice, and employees would become frustrated when they tried to use an advertised discount and it wouldn’t be accepted. It appeared to employees that Human Resources didn’t know what they were doing and the entire employee discount program was a constant form of irritation for our team.

Our employee discount offering got a whole lot simpler once we outsourced our program. By using an external provider our employees have access to a much wider offering of discounts numbering into the thousands for both local and national vendors. Our employee discount provider takes care of contacting vendors and arranging for discounts and they also handle the communication of offers to our employees. Human Resources’ involvement is minimal but the benefit to our employees is great.

Human Resources does not have to worry about keeping an updated employee discount listing anymore – Abenity does that for us! When employees call asking about employee discounts we send them straight to the Abenity website and I never have to worry about it being outdated. Employees like having the regular e-mail notifications from Abenity of new offerings and highlighted discounts. Having Abenity is a win-win proposition for us.

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Abenity provides organizations of all sizes with a complete member or employee discount program. Our elite collection of local and national discounts are available for organizations of all sizes to offer to their employees and members as a benefit. Visit our homepage to learn more!
By Matt Burns | Posted in Employee Discount Programs | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Removable Wall Cling Posters

August 27, 2010



I’m excited to announce that we’re now offering removable wall cling posters to help you promote your member / employee discount program around your offices.

These are a great way to internally spread the word about your discount program and are extremely convenient and easy to use. They work great on windows, refrigerators, soda machines, in elevators, and of course, on walls!

We will customize the design of each one to specifically feature your company logo and discount program.

We can typically design, print, and ship these within 15 business days. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to let us know. You can view pricing and place your order directly through your Abenity Client Admin.

Here are some pictures of a couple that we created and put up in the conference room.


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PREVIOUSLY FROM ABENITY:

Abenity Insider: Behind The Scenes: The Making Of Abenity. [Read More]

Abenity Insider: Abenity Neighborhood Discounts. [Read More]

Abenity Insider: Managing 100,000 Discounts from Abenity Vendors. [Read More]

Abenity provides organizations of all sizes with a complete member or employee discount program. Our elite collection of local and national discounts are available for organizations of all sizes to offer to their employees and members as a benefit. Visit our homepage to learn more!
By Brian Roland | Posted in Insider | Tagged , , | Comments (0)