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Carry Out Food

Swenson's Restaurant

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Complaints

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    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 2 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 1 complaint closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:08/16/2024

      Type:Customer Service Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      On 8/16 I went to this swensons location with my daughters. Being that I am diabetic I needed something to boost my blood sugar so I went to swensons. We ordered two thin mint milk shakes, a large Florida, two double cheeseburgers and a crispy chicken sandwich , and 3 teasers. When the server came out he asked me if I wanted a carrier. When he attempted to hand me the carrier one milk shake lids came off and the shake fell into the window in my car and on myself. The server did apologize and then attempted to get napkins and also collect the total payment for the order. I simply asked about a discount due to the fact of inconvenience of the lid not being tight and the whole shake spilling on me and in my car. He went and got ***** who came out and said he couldn't discount anything. I simply asked for him to do the right thing and he stormed away with an attitude. I heard him yell to his employees to make another shake and he proceeds to my window and forcefully input the car reader which knocked my arm from my car door that I rested there due to my low blood sugar and I grabbed the handheld to pay. No apology from ***** for being humiliated or even for the mishap. I explained I wasn't upset about the accident, but more so the lack of empathy. All employees came and said they listen to what ***** says and he says I wasted it. I then waited 10 more minutes and ***** then sent another team member to tell me he isn't giving me a milkshake because I "wasted" it on myself. I was falsely accused by ***** who did not witness the incident and not only that as a lead, not listening to what happened and blaming me. I then asked the server to speak to ***** and ask him to reconsider and he came back and said ***** did and I was then served a watered down milkshake. I really needed my sugar and luckily I was able to go to a nearby gas station to avoid a medical emergency. I took photos and have attached. What happened to compassion? I want a refund of my full order

      Business Response

      Date: 08/26/2024

      We appreciate the BBB reaching out regarding this guest’s
      experience. Swensons prides itself in stellar guest service. Unfortunately, Ms.
      Jones did not have such an experience. We contacted *** ***** within 24 hours
      of receiving the BBB notification to better understand her unacceptable
      experience, and ensure we resolved her concerns. *** ***** provided excellent
      feedback and was very appreciative of our remedy to the situation.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/06/2023

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
       Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.      ably told by the stupid owners to say, but yet I was NEVER INFORMED verbally or other so I payed $50 for a pritty bad meal and when I called for help I did not get any help, instead I got again you wasted your time!
      THEY GAVE ME NO RECEIPT EITHER AND I GAVE THEM A 15% TIP FOR POOR SERVICE

      Business Response

      Date: 01/25/2023

      [BBB transcription via phone call]

       

      The business stated the General Manager called the consumer and the consumer was refunded in full. The General Manager also spoke with the staff and coached them on how to better handle situations like this in the future. 

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