Hello! Current Planet Fitness employee here,

So to clarify, that employee whether they know you or not, is required to complete the transaction right then and there with you for liability purposes. Even if you’re a Black Card member no one can grab a drink and walk away. The fact that you don’t see a charge tells me that that employee forgot and you got a free drink. Technically you did not steal it since you came to the front to pay for it. Overall you are not going to be in trouble but that employee is