If a store opts to participate in the KR event, they should abide by the guidelines set frth by FFG. Otherwise opt to not participate.
A good solution for a 2 tournament and 1 prize package sceraio would be has Players 1 & 2 from each tournament face off in a championship round and determine First through Fourth place overall.
Just my $0.02
There too much "kid in a candy store" behavior though. I may play in 0-2 KRT's but honestly I don't expect to come home with free miniatures and it is not the purpose of playing. It won't hurt me to wait a bit longer and spend the money for teh models I like. The KRT would be great fun as the first opportunity for an event with this fine game.
If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong.