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Shanyce Thompson
Nov 9, 2025
Date of Visit: November 9, 2025, approximately 8:25 PM
This review addresses the ongoing and unacceptable service failures experienced during the night shift at this Wendy's location, which severely impacts efficiency and customer satisfaction. My recent visit confirms that the issues are not isolated incidents but a systemic problem rooted in unprofessionalism and a complete lack of visible management.
Upon arriving at the speaker around 8:25 PM, I started with a simple request, a 6-piece nugget with honey mustard, which the employee struggled to input. I then ordered my main item: a large Triple Burger Meal with a Mango Lemonade.
Following this, there was an abrupt silence for nearly three minutes before the employee returned, apologizing and asking me to repeat the entire order. After I repeated the order, I was then informed that Mango Lemonade was unavailable, so I substituted it for a regular Lemonade.At the payment window, the young woman attempted a joke, quoting my total as "$50" before providing the actual amount. While I dismissed the joke, it contributed to the feeling of an unprofessional and distracted environment. I paid using Apple Pay and was assured I did not need to pull up, as they were "just waiting on fries" and the food would be ready in two minutes.
Moments later, a different employee instructed me to pull around to the waiting area. This is where the service completely broke down.
I pulled up and was left waiting for 10–14 minutes. During this time, a line began to form behind me, but those cars soon started to leave, having observed the complete lack of movement in the drive thru. There was a noticeable absence of employees at both the drive-thru window and the front counter (the lobby appeared to be closed). I even observed another customer walk past the window, attempting to see what was causing the massive delay. The atmosphere suggested distraction and an unmonitored environment.
After the excessive wait, I backed up to the window. Even then, no staff member was immediately visible. When a crew member finally appeared, she asked what I was waiting for, and when I mentioned the large fry, she dismissively asked, "Just a fry?" I had to correct her and remind her I had an entire meal order. She retrieved the bag and handed it over. Before pulling away, I checked the bag and immediately discovered that the 6-piece nugget and the required honey mustard sauce were missing. I returned the bag, and a third different young woman came to the window, saying, "Sorry, I thought I brought out your food."
This confirmed the disorganization and lack of communication among the staff or for better words carelessness.
This incident, and my previous experiences, clearly indicate a fundamental failure in management and training for the night shift crew. The excessive wait times, multiple order errors, and visible lack of professionalism are constant issues at this location, which is reflected in its current low ratings reported by others.
The current night crew needs mandatory, comprehensive retraining, or the management needs to hire a new, accountable team.
Furthermore, management must be present and actively supervising during night operations to ensure orders are handled efficiently and correctly. Until these steps are taken, customers will continue to experience unacceptable delays and poor quality service. Not to mention they do not provide you with your receipt.