It may be a world on edge, but civility and common courtesy still stand. And, good customer service is still expected in the food service industry. Franchise or not, this Dunkin' is leaning very close to one of the worst I've been to. I gave you two stars because the coffee is still good. The donuts are fair, and the sandwiches are okay. But, your people need training in treating people nicer. How about, "how are you today?", or "how may I help you?", or "what can I get you this morning?" Wearing a mask is very challenging because you cannot see your workers' mouths move. But, I'm not blind. I can see the look in their eyes. I made a comment of how beautiful the renovations looked in this Dunkin's. Nothing! No response. No engagement. Where's the pride of working for one of the top food service companies in the United States (are you listening to me)?
I received my food as ordered, but needed a tray for my two beverages. I spoke through the plexiglass, but I must not have been heard. So, I bent down and spoke beneath the glass and said to a worker who was working on something if she could get me a tray. She looked, no glared at me, as if my interruption was uncalled for, and scurried on over to retrieve a tray and flung it on the counter. She didn't even hand it to me. What! I just paid a good amount of money, honey, so that you can earn money for that expensive cell phone you have sticking out of your pocket. Or, that tattoo you are dreaming of getting next. That was NOT service with a smile. It was as if I interrupted her busy morning with some inconvenient request not within the scope of her job description. Ha! Getting a tray for me IS within your job description. You don't have to smile about it. But, at least show some respect and hand it to me.
I'm not sure what this means. I've heard MANY complaints about this Dunkin's. I have been there many times. The workers often ignore the walk-ins to service the multitude of drive-thru customers. I get that. But, we walk-ins have green money, too. And, big orders (how about those Imperial car employees - they come with typed-out lists!).
Your franchise needs a whole lot more than a fancy counter and new couches to improve the atmosphere. You need a complete overhaul of your staff. It is no secret that food service workers are not all career employees. It could be a first job for many. It is hardly a dream job. But, good service attendants get remembered. Bad ones get talked about. That is what I am doing.
I wonder where the next franchise is being built. read more