Fast Food is Rarely Fast

I don't know what it is, but the new Sonic we have near where we live has gotten horribly slow as of late. Now, I always knew going through the drive-through window was slow. We've known that for a while. But, the last couple times I've gone to Sonic, I've parked in a stall. There were only one or two other cars in stalls, as I usually go during off-peak times of the day (as in, not around dinner or lunch). I order my food and pay for it at the stall, as usual. Then I wait...and wait...and wait some more.

Finally, after about 10 minutes, I push the button again. "Hello, welcome to Sonic! How may I help you?" the girl says...again. I explain that I've been waiting for over 10 minutes and still haven't received my order. "It'll be right out," she replies. The first time this happened, it did come out fairly quickly thereafter. But yesterday when I was there, it took them another 10 fraking minutes to bring out my order after that.

McDonalds and Burger King, around here anyway, are notorious for their slow service. I guess now I'll have to add Sonic to that list. The one place that is always fast, not counting waiting in line if you go during peak times, is Taco Bell. I always have to watch them closely to make sure they get my order right, but at least they're snappy about it.