JM
Jessica McCain-Bradford
Jun 12, 2026
On June 12 at approximately 9:00 a.m., my family and I stopped at a Sonic restaurant while traveling back home to North Carolina. I had several coupons available, including offers such as “Buy One Chicken Sandwich, Get One Free” and “Buy One Double Cheeseburger, Get One Free.”
After placing our initial order, I checked the Sonic app and discovered a better promotion that would have saved us money. Before paying for the order, and while the food was still being prepared, I politely asked to speak with the manager, Valerie, and requested that the original order be canceled so that we could place a new order using the promotional deal available through the app.
Valerie refused to cancel the order, even though payment had not yet been made. When I attempted to place a new order using the app promotion, she also refused to take the new order. During our conversation, she stated that she could choose not to take our order and that she did not have to serve me or my family.
I was traveling with my wife, my mother-in-law, and two young girls, both five years old. Throughout the interaction, Valerie was rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. After refusing to assist us, she walked back into the restaurant without attempting to resolve the situation or provide any customer service.
I am disappointed by the way my family was treated and believe this interaction fell far below the level of customer service customers should expect. I would appreciate this matter being reviewed and addressed appropriately.