I live in California if there California laws to help me. I got the gift certificate from my mom which she got it from her workplace. The restarunt has recently changed owners. It has no expiration date, not to mention a date it was issued so it cant expire. It is in the same location and still is called by the same name as if it never changed owners. Under law do they have to accept it? What are my options? I will even call the BBB monday to see what they can do.
2006-10-08 04:03:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Well I went in and it was refused saying it was under a new owner now.
2006-10-08 04:21:57 · update #1
laws vary state to state but in the long run in most states when you buy a business you take on the responsibility of that business. they should honer that certificate,if they refuse the get in touch with the bbb
2006-10-08 04:18:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In theory, they should, and should have to. The gift certificate represents a liability on the part of the business to provide goods or services upon delivery. The fact that the ownership transferred does not negate that fact; the liability would simply transfer to the new owner.
I would talk to the manager, or new owner, and try to work something out. From there, the BBB would be next resource.
Fromi what I remember, California has some of the best consumer protection laws as it relates to gift certificates, so good luck
2006-10-08 13:16:50 · answer #2 · answered by Jason 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is genuine that some present certificates expire dependant on which save they are from. It has replace into extra uncomplicated these days for present certificates to have expiration dates on them so be useful to ask upon paying for them. in spite of if it is a contemporary certificates which you won you are able to seem on the lower back the place it is often stamped. If it does not state the expiration date there is frequently an (800) selection on the lower back the place you are able to call to inquire approximately it.
2016-11-27 00:45:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the restaurant with gift certificate and ask to speak with the manager. Explain your situation and ask if they will will honor it.
2006-10-08 04:07:04 · answer #4 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are not obligated to but most will.
2006-10-08 04:12:14 · answer #5 · answered by Michelle K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
did you call and ask them?
2006-10-08 04:08:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋