It was widely said that anyone over 100 would actually be paid by the restaurant (such as a 101% discount on a 101st birthday), and a man who ate at the West Lansing location for his 101st birthday received a free meal, and a check for 1% of his bill--7 cents.
The restaurant was known to offer special discounts or rewards to individuals over 100 years old, such as providing a 101% discount on their 101st birthday. A man who dined at the West Lansing location for his 101st birthday received both a free meal and a check for 1% of his bill—7 cents.