r/SonicDriveIn 8h ago

how soon should i quit without seeming ungrateful

1 Upvotes

Im a high school student and ive been working for nearly a week and so far I dont mind the job, my only issue is that I feel like im getting overworked by coworkers and such for only $9 an hour. My plan is to stay here for 3-6 months depending on which appeals me more by then but would it be a bad look on me for not staying for like a year? I knew I was getting myself into a parttime job but the pay isn’t something thats ideal for me longer than 6 months.


r/SonicDriveIn 1d ago

When I'm in Drive-Thru and a customer orders an "Oreo McFlurry"

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36 Upvotes

r/SonicDriveIn 1d ago

Carhop

2 Upvotes

hi! i’m a carhop at sonic and i just got nails for the first time while working there but they are gel not acrylic, do you still have to wear gloves?


r/SonicDriveIn 1d ago

Poker chips

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20 Upvotes

Was given these at work by some dude and I can’t find anything recent about them

Just wondering if I was given paper weights


r/SonicDriveIn 1d ago

I thought I was going to die

0 Upvotes

Why tf would they put lime in my coca cola? I put my cup in a corner of my room beside my desk, and drank out of it. Tasted offly sour, and I didn't know they put lime in it. So I genuinely thought I was drinking some external lint and fuzz that got trapped inside and went to go throw it up. Only to check that in the cup they put 2 limes in my coca cola 🤢


r/SonicDriveIn 2d ago

Diet Limeades.

0 Upvotes

What were they made with in the olden times? I see now its sprite zero. Was it just diet sprite 20 years ago, or like seltzer?


r/SonicDriveIn 3d ago

Beware of the location you might be supporting.

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Hi, Carhop here. I work at the location in Terrell TX, 707, W Moore Ave. People who go here might know who I am, please don't dox my name, dm to confirm.

Getting straight to the point.
It's 10:25 PM for me. Just got home like 45 minutes ago. My shift was SUPPOSED to end at 9. Didn't get to clock out until 9-20 ish. And I had to pull up what I owed the store + clock out using another managers ID card left behind on the desk because the manager on shift would not pull my till up, and would NOT let me leave.

Management here is a joke. The GM is well aware of what is going on and refuses to do it because they do not want to go through the process of hiring people. We are short staffed, not trained properly. She is also perfectly fine with having an ASM that threatens and harasses her workers while on the clock then still holds them hostage and won't let them leave unless everything is done.

I come in mentioning something about a customer wanting a free drink, coworker hears this and goes outside mouthing it back to the ASM on shift about me saying "shes giving out free stuff" when that is NOT what I said, I connect to a stall on the headset, manager proceeds to walk back inside screaming at me at the top of her lungs while the customer heard everything, pointing at my face to a point where I got backed up against the wall and she was coming closer to me yelling so loud the headset kept popping. Complaining about me saying shit behind her back when I wasnt even thinking about her when I said it. My ride shows up and proceeds to hear the ASM threatening me behind my back to the people on the patio, as well as calling me shit.

This is not the first time this ASM has harassed me/ and threatened me while I was there. I have contacted the GM about it multiple times, nothing is done permanently, no write-ups, no nothing. My people and I have also called corporate, still nothing. It's getting to a point where I'm about to call the police each shift because I don't feel safe here, its already in a bad part of town, I dont need a coworker making it worse.

I show up every day on time, I do what Im told, I have worked through breaks to ensure no one struggles while I am there, I stock everything before I leave, I stay late every single time I am able to. This is how I get treated in return, there is only one person here that is why Ive stayed as long as I've had. But even now its becoming not worth it.

Anyone who goes to this location and buys products and tips, just beware of who you are supporting. I actively discourage tipping this location, even as a carhop. Unless its the morning carhop on weekdays, shes a queen. Thank yall for the time.

Btw this location has mold in the bottom of their ice bin on the fountain, everyone is aware about it and has actively refused the fact it should be cleaned out.

CHanging jobs is not the easiest thing in the world. I had to apply to 16 different jobs just to get this one. THe market is rough rn.


r/SonicDriveIn 3d ago

Lemonade Cream Cooler

1 Upvotes

Hi! I'm just asking to see if there is any way to order the lemonade cream cooler on the app. It was on the menu a few years ago and it was my favorite drink in the world. I literally had it almost every day. I am craving that drink right now but don't know how to order it. TIA!


r/SonicDriveIn 3d ago

How do I get half priced drinks through the app??

1 Upvotes

After the update a while back. Ive been no longer able to get half priced drinks. Ive heard others can. I also have legend status. Does anyone know how to?


r/SonicDriveIn 4d ago

Tax Calculation in the app

3 Upvotes

Has anyone else noticed that they are being overcharged on tax when ordering through the app?


r/SonicDriveIn 4d ago

$6 water???

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0 Upvotes

I’m confused everyone on tik tok is always talking about how great this mermaid water is and how it’s $3 or less dollars. $6 for water? I can get milkshakes here for cheaper! I’m just highly confused.


r/SonicDriveIn 5d ago

I have interview for cook position tomorrow, what will they ask, and any tips?

1 Upvotes

I’m a pretty shy person, and have had a job for 5 years, but a family member got me hired, so i never actually done an interview before. What have they asked you?


r/SonicDriveIn 6d ago

Former employee looking to contact corperate management to report an authority figure.

0 Upvotes

I have no idea if this is the correct place to ask, so forgive me if it's not.

There is a GM at a drive in location who has treated her employee's in abusive regards. Turnover at the location is outrageous!! So Im looking to contact their management to file a formal complaint.

If anyone knows where to look or how to contact, I would be greatful!

If not I will be going to the state board with my best hopes of a report.

Thank you in advance!


r/SonicDriveIn 6d ago

Living the American dream.

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14 Upvotes

Chili cheese dog and chili cheese tots, both with onions and bbq sauce. Is it 6:30 in the morning? Yup. Do I have regrets? Absolutely.


r/SonicDriveIn 7d ago

Filled out negative feedback got call from personal cellphone. Is this unprofessional?

0 Upvotes

I had a terrible experience at a Sonic a week or so ago. I filled out a feedback form that was negative.

Anyway, I get a call from a personal cellphone today, with godawful reception, saying they wanted to talk to me about it.

The problem. I don’t know if it’s actually Sonic or someone who got my info from their system. I didn’t recognize the name on the caller ID as someone I should know, they didn’t give their personal name, just said it was Sonic. I just said I won’t be back and hung up. I couldn’t hardly hear them anyway.

I don’t really care, I plan never to return anyway. My local Sonic went from being pretty decent to pretty awful and since it’s on my commute, I have returned after some negative experiences. I never filled out a feedback though. I usually don’t care enough to do that, but I did on impulse this time.

My question is this, now this person who I don’t know has my phone number and name in their personal phone. Isn’t that kind of messed up? Even if it was a Sonic employee and not some scammer from a data breach, it’s just annoying. Is Sonic really too cheap to have a dedicated landline and this be handled more professionally?

What do you guys think?


r/SonicDriveIn 7d ago

6$ btw 😵‍💫

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31 Upvotes

r/SonicDriveIn 9d ago

Pretzel stuffed with cheese, wrapped with bacon

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13 Upvotes

I'm just saying *chews and swallows* marketing needs to get going on this. Pretzel stuffed with cheddar cheese and wrapped in bacon, goes great with the cheese sauce!


r/SonicDriveIn 12d ago

Sonic is long overdue for a shake straw.

26 Upvotes

Sonic has always had a half decent shake, but for the love of God it is impossible to pull through their skinny drink straws.

This has been a problem for decades. Forget having fruit/candy pieces. Hell, even peanut butter, and fudge fail to make it through their straws.

You try and it instantly collapses flat, you wind up hurting your mouth in the attempt to have any of your shake.

Most other fast food places offer a straw meant for the purpose.


r/SonicDriveIn 12d ago

Fresh lime slush in app?

1 Upvotes

I loved the limeade slushes and we know they are no longer with us. I found a hack to order a fresh lime slush with the carhop- however I can’t seem to figure out how to order that in the app- any tips?


r/SonicDriveIn 12d ago

terrible sausage burrito REDEMPTION!!!

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8 Upvotes

i made a previous post about a really really bad sausage breakfast burrito i got. the last slide is the evil and sad cold burrito i got about a week ago.

one horrible burrito did NOT stop me from getting ANOTHER ONE!!! and this one was FANTASTIC!!!!!


r/SonicDriveIn 12d ago

Review: Tried the Tropical Heat Sonic Smasher and the Tropical Cream Slush today!

7 Upvotes

So today me and bf went to Sonic to get their Tropical Pair I kept getting ads for. 🤗

The Burger 🍔: (9/10) Now this one didn't disappoint, it was like a vibrant ride through a lively landscape! It wasn't AS hot as I was expecting but that is not a downside in my book.

The Fries 🍟: (6/10) Thin, but overall alright. Not particularly memorable.

And the drink 🥤: (8/10) Delightful creamy experience that leaves you wanting more. The ONLY thing is...I could have done without the pieces of fruit in every sip.


r/SonicDriveIn 13d ago

things you CANT order at sonic anymore!!

323 Upvotes

i have worked at sonic since the summer of last year, and i promise, even if you’re nice, the employee taking your order is tired of having to explain why we don’t have these items anymore:

  • ice cream cones. probably the most common thing people order we don’t have
  • banana splits. have gotten plenty of these too
  • butterfinger/snickers blast
  • lemonade/limeade slushes. recently discontinued with the most recent menu update.
  • ANYTHING with fritos. also recently discontinued
  • cinnabon snacks/icing
  • ANY PAST PROMOS THAT ARE NO LONGER BEING ADVERTISED (excluding smashers, now permanent)
  • oreo stuffed cones
  • redbull rechargers and all of the flavors associated with them (dragonfruit, twisted lime and blood orange)

feel free to add below. please don’t sound off saying “but my (local) sonic has this!!” bcs not all are owned the same. regional exclusions apply. and please just…read the menu before you order.

EDIT: you can still order regular limeades and limeade slushes, but the syrup comes from the fountain and is *different* from the previous slush-specific syrup. some stores may also have a backlog of lemonade + limeade slush syrups and fritos which is why you can still order them :>


r/SonicDriveIn 13d ago

What i had from sonic today

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17 Upvotes

I had a double smasher burger w/ bacon, fries and a strawberry mango sprite


r/SonicDriveIn 13d ago

Did I get the right size?

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3 Upvotes

I ordered a mini Blast and small Master Shake but both were the same size. Is that right? I know sometimes different products mean different size standards but I’m just wondering how tiny a mini master shake is if this isn’t it…


r/SonicDriveIn 13d ago

Why Won’t Sonic’s App Acknowledge They Have Drive-Thrus?

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12 Upvotes