Steak &b Shake--Never Again!
Dec 11, 2023 08:57:03 #
Jimmy T wrote:
The old "Jot'em Down Grocery Stores". We... (show quote)
The only jotting I remember was when the owner would write the prices on the bag and add them up instantly. I can imagine a problem reading the writing of the customers.
Yes, company stroes were criminal.
Dec 11, 2023 08:59:22 #
Ah for the good old days in the Philadelphia area. You ordered a hoagie. It was prepared on the spot. The only option was hot or sweet peppers. You got what they made and liked it!
Dec 11, 2023 09:37:48 #
spaceylb
Loc: Long Beach, N.Y.
Longshadow wrote:
That? Possibly.
But maybe more of implementing the new gee-whiz-bang technology that the "younger" people devour.
But maybe more of implementing the new gee-whiz-bang technology that the "younger" people devour.
Dec 11, 2023 09:51:48 #
jaymatt wrote:
Last night after an outing to see Christmas lights, we stopped at Steak & Shake. At the "new" versions of the restaurants, over half the menu is gone, one must order from a kiosk, no waiters, no condiments on the tables, only three employees, dirty tables, etc.
Note to self: Never, ever eat at Steak & Shake again. It used to be one of my favorite so-called fast food places to eat. Quote the raven, nevermore (apologies to E.A.Poe).
Note to self: Never, ever eat at Steak & Shake again. It used to be one of my favorite so-called fast food places to eat. Quote the raven, nevermore (apologies to E.A.Poe).
I won't be having to worry about it. The closest location to me is in Victorville, CA, 244 miles away. Even back when I lived in the LA area Victorville was probably over 40 miles away! Not to say that I have not driven thru Victorville on my way to places in the Mojave Desert. I wonder what customer service will go bye bye next?
Dec 11, 2023 11:26:14 #
Bi product of minimum wage increases and finding reliable help.
I believe you will be seeing more and more of this.
We enjoyed going for breakfast at Denny’s pre pandemic. Could get 2 breakfests for a little over $20 with tip. Last time we went was over $30 plus tip.
Eating at home much more now.
I believe you will be seeing more and more of this.
We enjoyed going for breakfast at Denny’s pre pandemic. Could get 2 breakfests for a little over $20 with tip. Last time we went was over $30 plus tip.
Eating at home much more now.
Dec 11, 2023 12:47:20 #
Something at play here. We have noticed in our small city (~126k), that the restaurants have no one sitting in them, and there are hardly any cars going through the drive thru. Of course that depends on day and hour of day but at the usual lunch and dinner times the drive throughs are empty.
Some assumptions can be made, eating out has become too expensive, the food value or quality is not there, people modified their eating because of the lockdowns they eat at home, they opt for home food delivery.
Some of our large chain restaurants are closing their doors because of no business. Sure makes me wonder.
Some assumptions can be made, eating out has become too expensive, the food value or quality is not there, people modified their eating because of the lockdowns they eat at home, they opt for home food delivery.
Some of our large chain restaurants are closing their doors because of no business. Sure makes me wonder.
Dec 11, 2023 12:55:46 #
lamiaceae wrote:
I won't be having to worry about it. The closest location to me is in Victorville, CA, 244 miles away. Even back when I lived in the LA area Victorville was probably over 40 miles away! Not to say that I have not driven thru Victorville on my way to places in the Mojave Desert. I wonder what customer service will go bye bye next?
My son in law is a firefighter/paramedic in Victorville. Not surprising, he is in one of the busiest fire stations in the State of California and US. Between medical calls/overdoses, accidents on US Highway 15 and fires of all kinds, he rarely sits. He averages 3-5 structure fires a shift and inordinate number of fentanyl overdoses.
Dec 11, 2023 13:54:30 #
jaymatt wrote:
Last night after an outing to see Christmas lights, we stopped at Steak & Shake. At the "new" versions of the restaurants, over half the menu is gone, one must order from a kiosk, no waiters, no condiments on the tables, only three employees, dirty tables, etc.
Note to self: Never, ever eat at Steak & Shake again. It used to be one of my favorite so-called fast food places to eat. Quote the raven, nevermore (apologies to E.A.Poe).
Note to self: Never, ever eat at Steak & Shake again. It used to be one of my favorite so-called fast food places to eat. Quote the raven, nevermore (apologies to E.A.Poe).
I feel the same way about Taco Bell now. I went to one recently and had to order that way. my order had an error and I had to go back to the counter for the drink I wasn't given. Boo on Taco Bell.
Dec 11, 2023 14:14:08 #
Right Jerry. Unfortunate signs of the times. Less service, but the companies want more profit for the shareholders. I remember a time, things were for the betterment of the company, not just the shareholders.
Dec 11, 2023 15:43:31 #
Longshadow wrote:
I think Olive Garden has a little menu/pay "mini-kiosk" at the tables.....
I wonder if all Darden restaurants do that now.
I wonder if all Darden restaurants do that now.
I certainly don’t think of Olive Garden as a “better” restaurant.
Dec 11, 2023 15:45:53 #
BebuLamar wrote:
The menu kiosk like the DIY check out has the advantage that I can customize the order without confusing the person who takes order. The self checkout let me pay with the kind of bills I want and get the change back the way I want without confusing the cashier.
For example if I want a hamburger with onion, lettuce, tomato and manyonaise but no pickle, no mustard and no ketchup and a fry with ketchup and a Fanta Orange zero sugar. It would be right.
For example if I want a hamburger with onion, lettuce, tomato and manyonaise but no pickle, no mustard and no ketchup and a fry with ketchup and a Fanta Orange zero sugar. It would be right.
No pickle, no mustard? What kind of heathen are you.
Also I’ve not seen a kiosk yet that supported any kind of cash payment.
Dec 11, 2023 15:48:49 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Lol now if they make a mistake its your fault
Actually now if they make a mistake your order is documented. If the waiter wrote it down wrong they could claim it’s what you asked for.
Dec 11, 2023 15:53:16 #
Reuss Griffiths wrote:
The shortage of staff in restaurants is not just l... (show quote)
Let’s not turn this political and get it sent to the attic. Then I would have to go off on how misinformed you are and remind you how bad it was before government got involved in the workplace.
Dec 11, 2023 15:56:41 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
No pickle, no mustard? What kind of heathen are you.
Also I’ve not seen a kiosk yet that supported any kind of cash payment.
Also I’ve not seen a kiosk yet that supported any kind of cash payment.
That is exactly why I don't want to deal with a person who would ask the same question as you do.
Dec 11, 2023 16:00:12 #
BebuLamar wrote:
That is exactly why I don't want to deal with a person who would ask the same question as you do.
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