Original sentence: However, the loyalty program is flawed because the Gold Card is not accepted at many of the licensed Starbuck stores such as: Barnes and Noble, Target, Piggly Wiggly, Marriott hotels, and within other corporations.I have found more times than I can count that licensed stores do not accept either the gold card or the registered card.In May 2008, a loyalty program was introduced for registered users of the Starbucks Card (previously simply a gift card) offering perks such as free Wi-Fi Internet access and free refills.. Additionally, Starbucks Gold, a $25 yearly membership, entitles members to 10% off all purchases (besides iTunes, magazines, and payment for the membership/gift card) in Starbucks stores, and along with 3 10% off guest passes, allows for a member to bring people in for friends and family day, allows for free treats throughout the year, 2 hours of AT&T Wi-Fi, and members-only discounts.One Gold card member wrote, "I find it hard to believe that your comment that there are very few occasions when a licensed store is not able to participate in a starbucks program is true and that most locations accept the starbucks card.This has not pleased many Gold Card members as seen on Starbuck's own web page
Edited sentence: In May 2008, a loyalty program was introduced for registered users of the Starbucks Card (previously simply a gift card) offering perks such as free Wi-Fi Internet access and free refills.. Additionally, Starbucks Gold, a $25 yearly membership, entitles members to 10% off all purchases (besides iTunes, magazines, and payment for the membership/gift card) in Starbucks (not Barnes & Noble) stores, and along with 3 10% off guest passes, allows for a member to bring people in for friends and family day, allows for free treats throughout the year, 2 hours of AT&T Wi-Fi, and members-only discounts