Current Events > Why does McDonalds always get my order wrong?

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I got a Quarter Pounder Bacon, no pickle no onions, but look:


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I don't see pickles or onions on it

I'll have two number 9s, a number 9 large, a number 6 with extra dip, a number 7, two number 45s, one with cheese, and a large soda.
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TC ate the bacon before taking the pic.

McD uses predictive SR technology in their microphones to filter out "no ____" phrases.
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Don't go to McDonald's. You can get a much better burger for the same price from someone who doesn't hate their life
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You think that's bad? I've gotten the wrong sandwich a few times and just had to deal because the drive thru was extremely busy and the inside looked busy, too.

Either that, or I forgot to check before I got home, Lol.
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The best was when they forgot my order, I had to repeat it, then they swapped my fries for two apple pies. None of which would have been a big deal but when I tried to point it out, she interrupted me and told me it was "to apologize."

So I just ate the pies instead.
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garlic powder posted...

You think that's bad? I've gotten the wrong sandwich a few times and just had to deal because the drive thru was extremely busy and the inside looked busy, too.

Either that, or I forgot to check before I got home, Lol.

That sucks. That happened to me once at Wendys and I didn't realize until I was home.
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Stop going there

wendy's seems to do top notch whenever i order.
and that's with alot of customization.

no mayo (add honey mustard)
add onion

add cheese
add onion
hot chili packet
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I always check my food before leaving. It is small inconvenience but it has to be done so I know my burger doesn't have pickles or onions. To answer OP I have seen on reddit fast food workers say they aren't used to special orders so that is why those get fucked up so much. It takes them out of habit to remove stuff like pickles or ketchup.
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My brother was once given a flat partially drunk cola at a McDonald's.
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There's this Dunkin Donuts right by me here and goodness gracious, I think their business model is to intentionally screw up your order. It's the drive thru in particular.

Me: May I order a sausage and egg sandwich with no cheese?
DD: Sausage, egg and cheese?
Me: No cheese
DD: No cheese?
Me: Correct
DD: Ok, come on up.

BAM - you can already see the cheese right through the wrapper.
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Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted...

There's this Dunkin Donuts right by me here and goodness gracious, I think their business model is to intentionally screw up your order. It's the drive thru in particular.

Me: May I order a sausage and egg sandwich with no cheese?
DD: Sausage, egg and cheese?
Me: No cheese
DD: No cheese?
Me: Correct
DD: Ok, come on up.

BAM - you can already see the cheese right through the wrapper.

How could they get it so wrong?
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I lucked out the last time McDonalds got my order wrong. Got everything I ordered, but in addition they accidentally threw in an extra McDouble; checked the receipt & I wasnt charged for it either.
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I will never understand going to a fast food place and wanting them to specially make you something because you're a picky fuck LOL

$15/hr
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Sulugnaz posted...

Vol2tex posted...

garlic powder posted...

You think that's bad? I've gotten the wrong sandwich a few times and just had to deal because the drive thru was extremely busy and the inside looked busy, too.

Either that, or I forgot to check before I got home, Lol.

That sucks. That happened to me once at Wendys and I didn't realize until I was home.

I ordered a baconator one time. It ended up having 3 beef patties, 2 slices of cheese, and like 12 slices of bacon.

So a regular Baconater?
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Lebronwon posted...

I always check my food before leaving. It is small inconvenience but it has to be done so I know my burger doesn't have pickles or onions. To answer OP I have seen on reddit fast food workers say they aren't used to special orders so that is why those get fucked up so much. It takes them out of habit to remove stuff like pickles or ketchup.

This is pretty much it. They're timed on every single order, so they're basically on auto-pilot to have any hope of getting a good time.

Personally, I just hate when they mess up my order in a way that can't be fixed without making a new sandwich. If you smear mustard all over my burger, you can't just wipe it off.

Marmitecashews posted...

My brother was once given a flat partially drunk cola at a McDonald's.

I laughed for 2 minutes straight at this, lol
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ArchiePeck posted...

I will never understand going to a fast food place and wanting them to specially make you something because you're a picky fuck LOL

I mean, McDonalds themselves had custom sandwiches for a while on the kiosks where you can choose your bun, type of patty, condiments, toppings.
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Why the fuck is it almost $11 for a burger and a drink ?
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I'm more interested in how your total came out to almost 12 dollars. o_O

But really, it's embarrassing watching adults order stuff with no pickles or onions or this or that. Just eat it as intended or pick it off yourself.
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TC: "Can I get a Mcdouble?"
Cashier: "Sure"
TC: *gets food*
TC: "IT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE PLAIN WITH NO CHEESE!"
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Worst mix-up I ever had was when they thought I was ordering a contract killing and I was too late to stop the hit.
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PrettyBoyFloyd posted...

Why the fuck is it almost $11 for a burger and a drink ?

used to be cheaper years ago, mcdonald's is about as high as it goes. most places charge about 8$ for other meal combo's (premium ones).
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ArchiePeck posted...

I will never understand going to a fast food place and wanting them to specially make you something because you're a picky fuck LOL

If you don't like mayo or tomatoes, you have pretty limited options without special orders.
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Dont do custom orders in drive thru. I thought this was common knowledge.

Take a BIG bite. Tell them you want what's missing. Bam. Free burger.
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Vol2tex posted...

I got a Quarter Pounder Bacon, no pickle no onions, but look:

If you arent just ordering off the menu youre being entitled

And the onion are the reason a quarter pounder is good

Has any study been done to show how worker performance has increased in areas that have significantly increased minimum wage? One of they key arguments was that better paid workers did better jobs.
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s0nicfan posted...

Has any study been done to show how worker performance has increased in areas that have significantly increased minimum wage? One of they key arguments was that better paid workers did better jobs.

Who said thats the main reason?

defauIt posted...

s0nicfan posted...

Has any study been done to show how worker performance has increased in areas that have significantly increased minimum wage? One of they key arguments was that better paid workers did better jobs.

Who said thats the main reason?

I didn't, not even in my post. How did you get "the main reason" from "One of the key arguments"?
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s0nicfan posted...

defauIt posted...

s0nicfan posted...

Has any study been done to show how worker performance has increased in areas that have significantly increased minimum wage? One of they key arguments was that better paid workers did better jobs.

Who said thats the main reason?

I didn't, not even in my post. How did you get "the main reason" from "One of the key arguments"?

Oh so you meant nothing at all then?

defauIt posted...

s0nicfan posted...

defauIt posted...

s0nicfan posted...

Has any study been done to show how worker performance has increased in areas that have significantly increased minimum wage? One of they key arguments was that better paid workers did better jobs.

Who said thats the main reason?

I didn't, not even in my post. How did you get "the main reason" from "One of the key arguments"?

Oh so you meant nothing at all then?

No. I meant that with better pay should come better quality work, and in a topic about fast food workers always fucking up orders it is relevant to ask if in places where better pay has come, the quality has improved.
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The best there is? I don't THINK so! You LOSE!
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My local wendy's usually messes up my order as well.

What kind of drink?
Coke please
Ok

*gets a diet coke* son of a...

444 please

*gets 3 chicken nuggets instead of 4* son of a...

EVERYtime I order it's something like this.

At my local mcdonalds sometimes they just hand me food when I pull up and don't even ask for money lmao I've gotten an ice cream, some fraps, and a sundae for free a couple times. It usually happens when there's no one to take my order or they ask me to go to the first window and place my order. I don't say anything and just go like okkkkkk
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s0nicfan posted...

defauIt posted...

s0nicfan posted...

defauIt posted...

s0nicfan posted...

Has any study been done to show how worker performance has increased in areas that have significantly increased minimum wage? One of they key arguments was that better paid workers did better jobs.

Who said thats the main reason?

I didn't, not even in my post. How did you get "the main reason" from "One of the key arguments"?

Oh so you meant nothing at all then?

No. I meant that with better pay should come better quality work, and in a topic about fast food workers always fucking up orders it is relevant to ask if in places where better pay has come, the quality has improved.

If your saying it should result in better work, on a level I agree. But at the same time if they can't have the same number of employees coming in at 15$ It could legit mean a lower quality of work.

This is why chik fil a and in n and out are good IMO, they have billion people working there

But what I meant initially, was the main/key thing Ive heard is that they should pay 15 because basically, thats what people deserve to be paid.

defauIt posted...

s0nicfan posted...

defauIt posted...

s0nicfan posted...

defauIt posted...

s0nicfan posted...

Has any study been done to show how worker performance has increased in areas that have significantly increased minimum wage? One of they key arguments was that better paid workers did better jobs.

Who said thats the main reason?

I didn't, not even in my post. How did you get "the main reason" from "One of the key arguments"?

Oh so you meant nothing at all then?

No. I meant that with better pay should come better quality work, and in a topic about fast food workers always fucking up orders it is relevant to ask if in places where better pay has come, the quality has improved.

If your saying it should result in better work, on a level I agree. But at the same time if they can't have the same number of employees coming in at 15$ It could legit mean a lower quality of work.

This is why chik fil a and in n and out are good IMO, they have billion people working there

But what I meant initially, was the main/key thing Ive heard is that they should pay 15 because basically, thats what people deserve to be paid.

Maybe you just missed the reports. I'm not blaming you or anything, but "better quality" WAS a big argument as to why a hiked wage is good, because "its better for the employees" isn't a strong motivator to companies or people whose buying power would take a hit because they were already making near the new minimum. For example:
https://hbr.org/2018/10/how-amazons-higher-wages-could-increase-productivity
https://edlabor.house.gov/download/fact-sheet-raising-the-minimum-wage-is-good-for-workers-business-and-the-economy-
https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/economy/reports/2016/09/02/142040/to-raise-productivity-lets-raise-wages/
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kingdrake2 posted...

PrettyBoyFloyd posted...

Why the fuck is it almost $11 for a burger and a drink ?

used to be cheaper years ago, mcdonald's is about as high as it goes. most places charge about 8$ for other meal combo's (premium ones).

Here in NC that order could come with a large fry and drink and still be around $8.

A 10 piece tender can be like 9$.

I'd bet there it must be like $15 to $20.
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Lebronwon posted...

I always check my food before leaving. It is small inconvenience but it has to be done so I know my burger doesn't have pickles or onions. To answer OP I have seen on reddit fast food workers say they aren't used to special orders so that is why those get fucked up so much. It takes them out of habit to remove stuff like pickles or ketchup.

Thiiiiiis.
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Because most McDonalds grill cooks tend to be hung over, high, or fucked up in general. And I say this as someone who managed those types like a decade ago
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pikachupwnage posted...

Lebronwon posted...

I always check my food before leaving. It is small inconvenience but it has to be done so I know my burger doesn't have pickles or onions. To answer OP I have seen on reddit fast food workers say they aren't used to special orders so that is why those get fucked up so much. It takes them out of habit to remove stuff like pickles or ketchup.

Thiiiiiis.

The McDonalds I go to has a assembly line like system.

As the burger goes down the line the person there just adds what's in front of them.

One could make a 100 or so burgers in a day and get it right but then there is always some that will sneak up on them.
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I ordered a nugget meal today with ketchup, but the incompetent fools gave me sweet and sour sauce instead
May as well not have any sauce at all
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People that can't handle a fast food job are morons. It's pretty damn simple. Yes, mistakes happen but 9/10 when I get FF the order is incorrect. Replace them all with robots if they'll actually manage to put out a correct order. Idgaf.
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