We just moved to Nashville from Chicago. No Sonics in Chicago. Is the customer suppose to tip? My wife says no, I say yes. What is the norm?
2006-07-08 11:28:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Other - US Dining Out
No tips. That doesn't mean they don't appreciate them.
If it's raining or I have a really big order - I might tip at Sonic.
Not that they make a LOT of money there, but they're not making 'wait-staff wages' which is less than $3/hour.
If you pay by debit/credit card - there's not even a line available to give them a tip.
2006-07-08 11:34:03 · answer #1 · answered by mcdane01 4 · 5⤊ 3⤋
Usually yes, but normally not all that much. Say you have a tab of 23.83, to hand over $25 dollars and let her keep the change is usually more than generous. Those girls are in it for the tips. they work at the reduced wage of a waitress, and depend on the extra change from their many customers during the day to make up the difference.
2006-07-08 18:34:46 · answer #2 · answered by Evan P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i worked at sonic in nashville for 2 years, and let me tell you, i made about 500 a week in tips alone. i usually got about 5 dollars for every order i took out, and they were about 13-20 dollar orders. by the way, i live in michigan now, but i still make homemade cherry-limeaides. LOVE EM
2006-07-09 13:06:51 · answer #3 · answered by bam_32473 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was 15 I worked there.At the time my older brother Henry sent me $150 every month.
I was living in NY.I was always broke,So I really depended on the extra money.Not many people do though unless they think your cute or had a big order.
2006-07-08 21:50:39 · answer #4 · answered by Rae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be nice if you tip and if in doubt you can ask the employee if they may acceot tips but I say tip them they work at a very low salary
2006-07-08 18:45:25 · answer #5 · answered by YD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They used to have stickers on the menu that say "Don't forget to tip your carhop"...but not anymore so I'm not sure. I don't tip anymore, and they're still as friendly as can be! I think they make more than waiters do, that's for sure.
2006-07-11 05:25:39 · answer #6 · answered by liddle_kate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In GA they make under 3.00 an hour I asked them and the manager told me that is true. If they wear skates they make a little more money
2006-07-10 19:24:45 · answer #7 · answered by Mandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You usually don''t tip a fastfood place but if the service you recieved was outstanding then go for it
2006-07-14 14:20:04 · answer #8 · answered by wthmassage 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha wondered the same thing the first time i went. i didn't tip and the girl who brought us our food didn't seem happy about it, but could just be her.
2006-07-08 19:21:49 · answer #9 · answered by sammy0623 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's a fast food place.
2006-07-08 18:31:01 · answer #10 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋