McDonald's
Reviews and Complaints

Hi, I frequently visit the drive through at McDonalds at Happy Valley in South Australia and every time there is either a product not available because the machine is broken, or we dont receive the food we ordered. Sometimes the burgers look like they have been thrown into the box and one visit the burger we ordered only had half a bun on the top! I would think any person making this burger would realise that half a roll just does not make a burger. We can never get the full menu we order because either the soft serve machine is broken or the freezee maching is in defrost, it is always something not working. This is not just a one off problem as I said I would visit this restaurant at least twice a week on the way home from sport, etc usually on a Thursday night which is when most of the problems have been occurring. Just today for example I went through the drive through and wanted sundaes and soft serves, the machine was not operating, I got home and my seared sweet chilli wrap was a crispy ceasar wrap. The chicken was dry and cold and I was extemely annoyed, again! Please can you do something about the quality of food coming from this restaurant and ask why these machines are continually breaking down.

Thanking you,

A Reynolds

I'm a 16-year old girl that is currently working at McDonald's. It wasn't exactly my first choice to work there but I really needed the money since I am now paying for my own things. I like my job, and work around wonderful people. The only thing that stings me are the customers.
I'm not implying to all of you, but we ARE trying our best to fulfill you're needs, and it just makes it harder if you yell and call us names.

Don't get me wrong. I LOVE serving people, but I have a constant fear of people making threats or racial slurs to me and often feel like breaking into tears.

I'm on the verge of thinking of quitting, but with the money issues and bills, I might have to stick to this one.

I'm hopeful of a better job with a more professional environment, but it's been harder to get one due to the economical issues.

Thanks for reading this. It really vents out my doubts.

On Sunday, June 14, 2009, my son returned home visibly shaken and crying. He remorsefully explained to his father and I that he and two (2) of his friends were at McDonald's on Broad River Road and Dutch Square Parkway. A schoolmate, which is also an employee of McDonald's, and my son were horseplaying in the establishment’s parking lot. During the horseplay my son threw a rock at the other young man. The rock bounced off the ground and accidentally hit the bottom left door glasspanel. The glasspanel shattered and broke.

My husband and I reprimanded our son for throwing the rock and immediately took him back to McDonalds to apologize, face the consequences and find out the cost. Upon arriving at McDonalds we were met by two (2) Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies. They commended us as parents for retuning with our son and they realized it was an accident. Our son spoke with the Deputies. He was still visibly shaken but also remorseful and embarrassed. As soon as we exited the car a gentleman, who was fixing the window, began speaking loudly. He stated, “Is this the damned genius that broke my window?” our son proceeded, with the Deputy, toward this gentleman. As our son apologized the gentleman never looked up or responded. This statement, as well as the remaining derogatory statements, were all made in the presence or within hearing distance of the Richland County Sherriff’s Deputies.

As the Deputies spoke with me and my husband the gentleman continued to barrage us with hostile insults. My husband stated to the gentleman that what he was saying was not necessary since we came to resolve this issue. Mr. Clark began stating that I was the type of mother who after her child shoots someone I’d still defend his wrongdoings. Up to this point I never said anything to the gentleman because I didn’t even know who he was. One of the Deputies identified him as the owner. I stated, “He may have had a bad day and I understand him being angry.” Mr. Clark then stated, “These people are nothing but ###s. These ###s make me sick.”

At this point I requested that the Deputies ask Mr. Clark for a business card and stated to the Deputy, “Based on his visible anger, hostility, profanity and derogatory remarks I will not personally call him. I’d request a Mediator or an Attorney communicate with Mr. Clark for quotes and payment information.” The Deputies felt that this would not be necessary and Mr. Clark would soon “cool down” and that we would be able to talk. This unfortunately did not happen. The situation only escalated. Mr. Clark continued to work or walk back and forth to his vehicle. As he passed us (Deputies, myself and my husband) he continued with the derogatory remarks, at one point chuckling and making a comment about the President. Mr. Clark stated, “I am sick and tired of these kids coming in here, but I’m sure that by this Friday or Saturday after the movies I’ll be able to handle the other two (2) boys because they’d be dumb enough to come back in here.”

Since this bombardment would not stop I again requested that I be allowed to complete an incident report stating the language that Mr. Clark was using was threatening and derogatory. The older Deputy refused stating, “Unfortunately, Mr. Clark can say whatever he wants. We can’t stop a person from speaking.”

We continued to wait for two (2) other Deputies to bring the required paperwork. When the paperwork was complete for our son the older Deputy went to speak with Mr. Clark. When the Deputy returned he requested my identification. I asked, “Why?” He stated that Mr. Clark wanted to complete a trespassing complaint against me and my husband. Now at-this-point, my husband nor I, had ever been asked to leave the property by Mr. Clark or the Deputies. The only reason we were on the property was at the request of the Deputies.

Mr. Clark was in his vehicle with the engine running. My husband and I and the Deputies were standing at the rear of the police car completing the paperwork when Mr. Clark got out of his truck, walked behind me and began stating, “You are damned ignorant. That’s why you’ll see your kid wind up in the casket.” I stated (without ever turning around or looking at him in his face), “Sir I am not saying anything to you so please do not speak to me.” Mr. Clark would not move and responded, “This is my property and I can do or say what I please.” My husband told him, “Do not to speak to my wife like that.” He began to mock my husband’s speech deficit (Aphasia) and continued to walk closer to him as if he were going to physically attack my husband; who is also an amputee. My husband cursed at him and he in return cursed my husband. My son got out of our car and stated, “You don’t curse my mother or father especially my mother.” Our son also brought to the Deputies attention the “casket” comment (which the Deputies heard); asked them and Mr. Clark if that wasn’t a threat.” I escorted my son to the vehicle and told him to get in and be quiet. He did. The older Deputy got in between my husband and Mr. Clark. Mr. Clark did not back down until the older Deputy raised his voice stating, “Benny, Benny that’s enough.” The Deputy escorted Mr. Clark to his vehicle and Mr. Clark sped off.

I am still very shaken up by the public verbal attack and lack of reasoning Mr. Clark exhibited. This incident occurred in the parking lot where patrons were utilizing the drive-through, customers and employees were inside peering out of the window. I am very concerned about the Trespassing complaint. My husband is a former City of Orangeburg Firefighter, Police Officer and State Corrections Officer. Our son is a rising Senior with no academic or disciplinary problems. We are law abiding citizens who acted with the intentions of bringing our son back to the scene, face the consequences and apologize. I do not encourage anyone to leave the scene of an accident but in this case based on Mr. Clark’s public display of rage, anger and profanity I shutter to think what may have happened if our son would have remained at the scene and encountered
Mr. Clark without his parents present.

This incident occurred in June. In July I wrote McDonald's Corporate office and still have not received a reply. I ask anyone who is in the Columbia area, goes to the Dutch Square movie theatre or any of the neighboring schools to think about which McDonald's they patronize or have their children/teens patronize. When an adult exhibits such out-of-control behavior and uses such "ugly" words; I wonder what he can tell his employees about customer service. It is also my understanding that law enforcement is very familiar with his temperament. Sounds like Mr. Clark is accustomed to being a bully and getting away with it and I guess McDonald's Corporation is focused on their profit margin not the behavior (or lack thereof) of who displays their name and sells their products.

I have recently heard a radio ad for McDonald's. It's the Miss Spend and Mr. Save advertising. I cannot believe that McDonald's would not only create such a explicity sexist ad, but would actuallly produce and air this same sexist ad on the radio. Did someone within their advertising "camp" not think that the stereotype of women spending and men saving, oh, and let's not forget the little blurp at the end, where the female asks to borrow money from the male. Unbelievable. I will make sure I post this complaint on every available website, tweet, facebook, and complaint board that I can find.

Sincerely,
Christina Colby
A female

I received a McDonld's coupon booket in the local Sunday newspaper and decided to use it. The coupons just started today 8/30/09. I went to the drive thru and ordered my 20-pc Chicken McNuggets and made her aware that I had a coupon. The price on the screen stated a much higher price than coupon. I told her and she said that she would look at the coupon at the first window. I drove to the first window and handed her the coupon and she stated that I could not use it, due to the fact that "she didn't have a button on the register for it" . I explained to to her that I just received the coupon in todays paper and she told me again the same thing about not having a key on her register. I then took my coupon back and told her to delete my order and left.

This is an email I sent to McDonalds a few days ago...after reading the wonderful experiences everyone else has been having at McDonalds I guess I won't be getting a refund. At least I am not alone and its not in any one part of the country.

I stopped at the location on the way to work as they are usually very fast and I thought I could get a good meal to eat on the way to work. When I got to the 2nd window the cashier asked me if I would pull forward as my order was not ready. I attempted to explain to her that I could not as I was on my way to work and I had to go. (Pulling forward and waiting is normally fine, but I would've been late to work if I had done so in this case.)
I asked for a refund to which she replied someone was making the sandwich I ordered.
How can you ask me to pull forward and then say the sandwich is being made?

Why could I not just get a refund? I work in food also and understand that things happen at times, but I also understand when a customer asks for a refund you give the customer a refund.

I did keep the tea that was supposed to come with the Mushroom Swiss Burger combo which I did not get...but I don't think your tea is worth the $6.15 I paid for some fries and a burger I did not get.

Why could I just not get a refund?
You don't have an all sales final sign up.
I did not even get a receipt so you will probably ignore this email anyways...I just wanted to let someone know about my experience and at least make an attempt to get a refund.

I ordered sandwich #11 bagel, egg, cheese .When i placed the order i walked away, 15 minuts after leaving the restaurant i noticed the sandwich was missing the egg and cheese, it only had bacon the bagel. Then i had to return to ask to have to sandwich replaced. I lost 30 minutes for nothing. I have reciept, my pfone: [protected], my name Ben.

Whilst visiting your outlet in th Walmart Store in Moose Jaw on August 8 2009 at 12.00 noon I encountered a very annoying situation. I ordered A Mighty Caesar Salad that you now promoting.
On entering the store we were not greeted other that " Yes". No smiles - nothing. When I received the order for my husband and myself I had to ask for the salad dressing. I was told they had no croutons. I asked for vinegar for my husband fries. "We don't have any" No apology, nothing but "Next."
My order # 38221. I would like a reply to my e-mail PLEASE.
THANK YOU

Pam Fulcher

My mom and I were in McDonalds and while we waited for our order we watched a hispanic lady in the back sweeping the floor with gloves on then she proceeded to bend over and pick the garbage up off the floor which her cleanliness was wonderful but then when an order came in with the SAME GLOVES she went on to make hamburgers filling orders one after another without even hesitating to change gloves or wash her hands! Maybe this will help you eat that double burger next time you go through the drive thru...

McDonald's, Hwy 19 & 41, Jonesboro, GA has incompetent (brainless) employees. They took my order, took my money and refused to give me the food (they said they were out of salads), I told them that a substitute would be fine and they couldn't even provide a hamburger. After explaining that my order had not been correctly filled to at least four different employees and waiting for 45 minutes, I demanded that the manager give me my money back. A lot of wasted time and no food ! They are rude and incompetent. Needless to say I will not purchase food at this McDonald's again! This happened on June 25, 2008 at 9:15 p.m., Jonesboro, GA.

Is anyone else as tired as I am of going to McDonalds to get the kids Happy Meals with the New toys and are always told they are out and they get something from 2 months ago? This is getting old. I say lets file a Class Action suit. To me, this a a bait and switch scheme. They know how many Happy Meals are sold @ every store. And they still have none? Whay do you say?

six of us went in to mcdonalds and placed our order the place was a little busy but really not that bad, any way the order line was a lot shorter than the waiting line all of my group received there food and sat down i then waited about ten minutes still not to get my food, mean while about six to seven other people received there food that had plainly placed ther order after i did, than other customer came in and ordered received there food first and brought it to the manager attention with on avail, now everyone in my group is done eatting the manager checked my ticket three seperate times and continued to fill other orders by now i wasn't very happy so i asked if i was going to get my food or not he totally ignored me would not converse or even try to solve the problem at hand when i asked him what he thought about it he contioued to ignore me till i finally asked for my money back he proceeded to do this with out any eye contact or communacation with an experience like this i belive you problably will do just fine with out our business and any one else we can tell, or maybe you can handle this problem, this took place in beaver bay mn. 9:30 am saterday august first. the manager was very aware of the whole ordeal and is the one who was primarly involved. By the time i recieved my money back there was no one in line for anything.

I have submitted a complaint on not enough ice a McDonalds That we went to regularly. This complaint that i have is also about getting extra ice, although this McDonalds ALWAYS gives me extra ice, we ordered extra ice one day and pulled up to the pick-up window to pick up our drinks. When we were handed our drinks right away you could tell it was not extra ice, so my boyfriend asked them if they could put more ice in the cups for us. To our surprise we were told to PULL UP TO THE WAITING AREA FOR ICE! Pull up for ice?!?!? And they wern't busy! I thought it was outrageaus that were were told to pull up for the ice, since when does it take more than 5 seconds to add ice to a drink. I have had my orders wrong A LOT at this and many other McDonalds, but the sheer reason that it was something as simple as ice is what really makes me mad. i just feel, if you don't want to do your job then quit, there are many other people out there who need a job and would probly do a better job.

I have visited your establishment since it opened in St. Catharines with my son and now my grandsons. I enjoy a good cup of coffee. I currently suffer from Parkinsons Disease. I have experienced two incidents recently wherein coffee has oozed out the spout of the newly constructedcoffee cup and scalded me. The insulated cup does a wonderful job of keeping the coffee hot and easy to handle, however, the coffee cup lid contains a pop up bubble on the rim that is suppose to make the coffee accessible. I have yet to get that pop up bubble in place without the coffee spilling over on me. It does not fit properly thus coffee spills all over. I felt compelled to write to your company and suggest that someone study the makeup of the cup in the hope that the cup structure can be improved and I don't have to worry about burning myself when I indulge my coffee cravings. Thank you for hearing me out, Sincerely,
Betty Chambers