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Culver's worst customer service

I went to the Culver's on Friday at noon to get lunch for myself and pick up a salad for dinner. I am gluten intolerant (celiac) so I ordered a salad with no croutons. I ate my lunch and when I drove home that night I opened my salad and it was filled with crumbly croutons. Impossible to eat. As I was 20 miles away and was in the process of moving, I decided to return it on Monday. I thought it would be an easy fix.
Not only did the assistant manager lean out the window and talk loudly telling me he could refund because I "may have purchased it at another Culver's" but the money I paid for the order that day was lost as I was so embarrassed I drove off.
I did follow up with a phone call to the manager and he was equally as rude citing the purchase at another Culver's philosophy.
This restaurant doesn't have a clue about customer service.
I even called the corporate office and spoke with Judy, who I was told handles complaints. I admit I was impressed by her professionalism in returning my call and her manner. I was also disappointed that though she promised she would follow up - I never heard from her again.
Celiac patrons need to know that when they order something, they can depend on the food not making them sick.
My responsibiilty: perhaps I should have called them that night. I really didn't think it would matter. I offered to send my bank statement to Judy, and it would have shown the purchase at Culver's. She stated she didn't need it.

The managers/owners at this franchise are rude and arrogant - and they are obviously very worried that the citizens of Colorado Springs are going around purchasing food at other Culver's franchises and requesting refunds at their branch. This is beyond ridiculous!

I gave this franchise several opportunities to make this right - I'm out about $10.00, but they are out my business forever.

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Breeanas
Madison, US
Jan 21, 2013 11:55 am EST

It is true that people scam them for free product. Or some people don't want to go to the other restaurant again because of the mistake and so they go to a different one to get it fixed. The thing is you need to have proof of purchase, granted if they were being rude about it that's unnecessary but I understand their policy and believe customers need to take care of their part too. Mistakes are made and I accept they are human... and if you think about it you should call right away so they can find the source of the problem and make sure that their employees aren't continuing mistakes that night.

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Culver's no water

I went through the drive through on a thusday and ordered a meal with a water, because I like water and never drink soda. I was working close by and was very thirsty due to the heat, so I orderd a big water and there was no problem. Me and a co-worker went back on the very next day (friday) and went in to order a meal to go, because we needed to wash our hands. I ordered the same thing but this time I was given a small cup, and I told the girl that I wanted a large cup of water because I was getting my meal to go, and she refused. Imediatly after that the older manager lady came up and said "You can only get water in a small cup!" I then told her that I had gotten one just the day before, and she stared at me blankly and said " You got a big water here?!" as if it was an unheard of sin for one of her employees to give out a water that will actually wash down a meal. I am tired of being penalized for trying to drink a healthier drink.

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Breeanas
Madison, US
Jul 17, 2012 3:43 pm EDT

Absolutely, if you should get mad at anyone get mad at the idiots who decide that they want to fill their water glasses with soda. If it weren't for them no one would have a problem.

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Shara.
Wentzville, US
Feb 14, 2012 6:13 pm EST

The workers of Culver's are not allowed to hand out larger glasses for water because many people fill them with soda. They hand out the small, clear ones so they are able to see if anyone gets soda at the fountain. If you politely asked them to fill the large cup at the drive thru fountain themselves, they would have.

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I've enjoyed culvers food...especially the custard. So, I paid for their loyalty card where the $ you spend accumulate points which are redeemable for food etc. I went through the drive through on Oct 27, 2010 and stated I forgot my card. The clerk said I could bring back the receipt and they'll add to my points. Based on the response I ordered 3 meal...

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Culver's concrete mixer

My friend and I ordered two plain vanilla concrete mixers. Upon eating we noticed a gritty substance on the spoon. At first i kept thinking it was just me until i asked my friend and he had it as well. Meanwhile a bus with at least 40 people had arrived clogging the counter and keeping us from going to the counter. In the meantime i ended up flagging down three staff members as they delivered the food to different tables. we proceeded to eat the rest and it wasn't great. finally we got an answer it was from being cleaned overnight and they were little chunks from starting up the machine. well it was 6pm in the afternoon? she did not offer a coupon or anything else and we didn't ask but I am complaining to the world now. the problem could have been solved easily with supplying a replacement coupon for another time. DO NOT ORDER THE CONCRETE MIXERS unless you want real sand and gravel in your ice cream.

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Breeanas
Madison, US
Jul 17, 2012 3:45 pm EDT

It's amazing how a one time mishap can ruin your whole experience with an entire food chain... craziness

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blankjdb
Plymouth, US
Jul 31, 2011 10:30 pm EDT

I ordered 2 "Butterfinger" Concret Mixer from the Culver's in Plymouth, Wisconsin today (7/31/11) and when the girl in the driver thru window them to me, one of them had ice cream smeared all over the plastic cover be fore I even handled it - which end up dripping all over my center console in my car before I noticed. When I attempted to use one of the 4-5 napkins she handed me, ever napkin was also full of dripping ice cream. But the REAL REASON for my complaint is that after I drove the three mile home to share with my family, it appeared that the Butterfinger "mixer" was nothing more then a few broken candy bar bits sprinked lightly over the top - NOT MIXED in the ice cream. It looked like they used 1 "miniture Butterfinger" candy split between 2 Mixers - CHEAP & SKIMPY !

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Culver's refusal to refund money for wrong order

I went to the Culver's on Friday at noon to get lunch for myself and pick up a salad for dinner. I am gluten intolerant (celiac) so I ordered a salad with no croutons. I ate my lunch and when I drove home that night I opened my salad and it was filled with crumbly croutons. Impossible to eat. As I was 20 miles away and was in the process of moving, I decided to return it on Monday. I thought it would be an easy fix.
Not only did the assistant manager lean out the window and talk loudly telling me he could refund because I "may have purchased it at another Culver's" but the money I paid for the order that day was lost as I was so embarrassed I drove off.
I did follow up with a phone call to the manager and he was equally as rude citing the purchase at another Culver's philosophy.
This restaurant doesn't have a clue about customer service.
I even called the corporate office and spoke with Judy, who I was told handles complaints. I admit I was impressed by her professionalism in returning my call and her manner. I was also disappointed that though she promised she would follow up - I never heard from her again.
Celiac patrons need to know that when they order something, they can depend on the food not making them sick.
My responsibiilty: perhaps I should have called them that night. I really didn't think it would matter. I offered to send my bank statement to Judy, and it would have shown the purchase at Culver's. She stated she didn't need it.

The managers/owners at this franchise are rude and arrogant - and they are obviously very worried that the citizens of Colorado Springs are going around purchasing food at other Culver's franchises and requesting refunds at their branch. This is beyond ridiculous!

I gave this franchise several opportunities to make this right - I'm out about $10.00, but they are out my business forever.

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I worked for the Skoubis family at 1825 W. Deer Valley Rd. in Phoenix and it was the most horrible working situation I"ve ever been in! Mom, dad and two sons. First, the old man Louie is a constant ranting, raving idiot. This guy would hold my line up with his weighing of every order of fries. And we were trained by coporate to put 5-51/2 ounces and thi...

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My daughter and I are on a diet, so we have limited our fast food. However, we visited the Culver's on William Cannon and Brodie, It was the biggest mistake ever. To be fair this was only our second visit and the first time was great, That's why we returned. Well the nightmare started with the drive-thru, since there is no viewing screen, it took a while to...

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Culver's wrong order

I ordered thur the drive up at lunch time on 03/31/10. I ordered a single classic cheese burger with everything on the hamburger. So to my surprise when i get back to work to eat lunch -i opened it up and found that I got a dried up chese burger with only cheese and bacon on the d--- sandwich. I couldn't go back to culvers because LUNCH TIME WAS OVER!
man was I burning when i was typing this email.

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David Fugate
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Mar 07, 2016 5:51 pm EST
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3/6/16

I returned to the business later in the evening to get my money back for an item that was missing from my lunch order earlier in the day, the manager refused and inferred I was lying about the missing item. After leaving a message with the corporate offices (who never returned my call), the owner called me and rather than offering to return my money for the missing item, defending the manager's behavior. I am still stunned by this horrible example of customer service. Avoid this business.

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fssi
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Oct 19, 2010 12:29 am EDT
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My wife and I wanted to buy coupons for or Senior Citizens group to reward members for serving in a bake sale. The counter staff was very friendly to our inquiry. But, the manager who could make a decision was hiding under his desk in the back room and was not available. But-- he would get back to us at or phone number later in the day.

He must be still under the desk without a phone. We and many of the seniors in the community will go to Colorado Springs for our dining at culver's.

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pobarjenkins
Minneapolis, US
Oct 19, 2010 1:10 am EDT
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So how do you know that he was hiding under his desk?

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dave Brunner
Osage, US
Apr 06, 2010 7:15 pm EDT

My wife and i stopped at a culvers resturant in Clear Lake Ia. tonight after a track meet that was rained out. I just had a tooth pulled so could not eat solid food so i ordered chicken soup. When we recieved our order the cardboard cup that it came in was only half full. I asked the server if that was all I got, she said yes. The board said the soup had noodles and chunks of chicken, all I founed was one piece of chicken about the size of a large pea. I was very disappointed and not sure if I will return to Culvers in the furture.

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keepcallingthem
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Mar 31, 2010 2:21 pm EDT
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Check your order before you leave the drive-thru.

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Culver's worst service all time

The cashier took my money then told me to drive ahead and wait until the food was ready. I was waiting in my car for 50 minutes waiting for the waitress to bring my food out. We she brought it out she didn't say they were sorry and didn't offer me any comps. For 50 minutes wait time they ought of refunded my money and gave me the food for free.

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Leasterbunny
COS, US
Mar 31, 2021 8:55 pm EDT

Simple...because it wasn't really 50 minutes...more like 15...lol!

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Youraliar!!
, US
Mar 12, 2016 11:24 pm EST

The Swans are an amazing family that has invested tons in the community. The person that wrote this obviously hasn't taken the time to get to know them, I know this was years ago but I had to set the record straight. I worked for Ramey during this time and I think I remember this specific circumstance, he was using a fry scoop with an ungloved hand, doesn't the scoop touch the food, not his hand? I have never seen any Swan family member handle food without gloves. This lady just doesn't like the Swans and was out to make trouble this day, plain and simple

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Scotty-74
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Feb 19, 2016 8:23 pm EST

I ordered a double mushroom and swiss burger and a double Wisconsin burger, and they forgot the mushrooms on the mushroom and swiss burger and on the Wisconsin burger they put 2 burgers on on side of the sandwich and the other side was empty and no cheese, Aberdeen, South Dakota

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Culvers Peoria, AZ
Peoria, US
Mar 20, 2015 1:13 pm EDT

Real bad customer service and no management around to supervise kids. I drove thru the drive thru window to order onion rings and I waited in front of the building for them to bring them out. I waited for thirty min. and nothing. I called them on the phone and I finally drove around the drive thru again. They handed me a bag of onion rings, and I asked if they were hot or have they been sitting she said yes. I got home and the onion rings were ice cold. My husband had the same thing happened inside a few days ago. The servers were running around the place with their heads cut off and no management in sight to supervise. He could see the
onion rings sitting on the rack, but no one would serve him. He had already paid for the order.

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Breeanas
Madison, US
Jul 17, 2012 3:39 pm EDT

Most of wisconsin restaurants don't wear gloves. it's called the bare hand contact contract. They grab the gloves with their hands anyways right? so if you are even thinking that route aren't those gloves contaminated. Look it up, they wouldn't be open if they couldn't do that. research people research

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Gas City, US
Jan 27, 2012 8:46 am EST
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consumer police that is disgusting i dont think the health department would like that do you?knowing this family they think they are better than anyone else and above wearing gloves because its their restaurant and they have the kind of pull in marion that they dont care owner ramey swan father jim swan council member mother/wife cindy swan owners of marion steel fabrications and best friends with mayor seibold all worthless

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Consumer Police
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May 01, 2011 1:26 am EDT

Our experience last night at a Culver's in Marion Indiana was that the owner (Ramey Swan) and his father (Jim Swan) were working in the kitchen and had NO GLOVES on! All of the other employees in the kitchen had gloves on with the exception of the owner and his father. Both of them were handling food with their hands; as a matter of fact, the owner kept picking up every sandwhich from the basket everytime it was set down and pulled the bun off to inspect, slapped the bun back on and shoved the basket out further. I asked the girl at the register to tell them that they need to put gloves on. She looked at me with a horrified look. I said, are you going to tell him? She said she would. After she took our order, she went to a gal who must have been the manager and said something to her, she turned to look at me and it appeared that she said something to the owner who then smiled and kept working without gloves. Then as we walked over to get our drinks I made the comment how disgusting it was that these men were handling all of the food without gloves right as a woman walked past us. I then realized that it was the owner's mother. She turned to look at her husband and son working without gloves and went ahead and walked out of the restaurant. Later I saw her come back in and go back to the kitchen and talk with the son/husband. Nothing changed. When we left they were still working without gloves and the owner was still handling every single sandwhich by taking the bun off and then putting it back on.

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tstusek
Phoenix, US
Sep 02, 2010 3:37 pm EDT

Speaking of horrendous owners, imagine how hard it would be to work for the Skoubis family, owners of Culvers 1825 W. Deer Valley. Mom, dad and two sons. The old man Louie, is a flat-out racist! He even called the blackened chicken sandwich an "Obama". He'd grab [censor] out of your hands, nobody could do anything right but him, etc. The son Peter, would send employees on drug runs, then they wouldn't show up or call, and nobody'd tell me (I was they're put-upon crew chief). If he wasn't bonking the chicks he was drugging with the guys. Phyllis was just an unpleasant person and George, although nice, couldn't control anything going on! Oh, the location is in Phoenix AZ.

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TexasGurl
Austin, US
Jul 20, 2010 6:00 pm EDT
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My daughter and I are on a diet, so we have limited our fast food. However, we visited the Culver's on William Cannon and Brodie, It was the biggest mistake ever. To be fair this was only our second visit and the first time was great, That's why we returned. Well the nightmare started with the drive-thru, since there is no viewing screen, it took a while to decide what to order, I was repeatedly rushed and when I asked a question Elaine, would rudely reply. I proceeded to the window where I waited for nearly 3 minutes without the drive-thru person even acknowledging us. It took so long that when she finally returned I explained that we would eat on the inside, after paying first. Inside the burgers were cold and the cheese wasn't melted, the burger was made incorrectly. Which is okay, but when I told the owner Elaine, she gave me two cold mayo packets. Who wants to put cold mayo on a cold burger? I was pissed off. I asked for a refund, and told her that her customer service skills were horrible. She smiled and said will you got your money back. All I wanted was the burger microwave or something, it would have been a easy fix if she would have bother to ask me or cared. I can understand a regular underpaid employee giving horrible customer service, but an owner! That is why I will never go there again, and I tell ever one. With the economy in the shape it's end, you would think "owners" would at least try to please the customer...I didn't want free food or her to waste product by re-making the burger, all I wanted was a hot burger with mayo and melted cheese. At the Austin location Culver's, 3424 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX [protected]

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Scullen101
Kingston Mines, US
Oct 27, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

Why would anyone wait 50 minutes for food at a fast food restaurant? Why not just get out of your car and go inside to see what was going on.

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I actually had filed a complaint on the Culver's website on March 1st, but have yet to receive any response. My husband and I usually go to our local Culver's in Owatonna, MN for lunch every Wednesday for their Chicken Salad Sandwich special. Three of the past five visits we encountered very unpleasant large size chicken bones in the chicken salad. Although...

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About Culver's

Culver's is a fast-food chain that has been serving delicious food to customers for over 35 years. The company was founded in 1984 in Sauk City, Wisconsin, by Craig and Lea Culver, and has since expanded to over 700 locations across the United States. Culver's is known for its signature ButterBurgers, frozen custard, and cheese curds, which are made with high-quality ingredients and cooked to perfection.

One of the things that sets Culver's apart from other fast-food chains is its commitment to using fresh, never frozen beef in its ButterBurgers. This ensures that every burger is juicy, flavorful, and cooked to order. Additionally, Culver's uses only the finest Wisconsin cheese in its dishes, which gives them a unique and delicious flavor.

Another standout feature of Culver's is its frozen custard, which is made fresh throughout the day in small batches. The custard is incredibly creamy and rich, and comes in a variety of flavors, including vanilla, chocolate, and seasonal flavors like pumpkin and peppermint.

Culver's also offers a wide range of other menu items, including chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches, salads, and sides like onion rings and fries. All of the food is made to order, ensuring that it is fresh and hot when it arrives at the customer's table.

In addition to its delicious food, Culver's is also known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The company prides itself on providing excellent customer service, and its staff members are always happy to help customers with any questions or concerns they may have.

Overall, Culver's is a fantastic fast-food chain that offers delicious food, high-quality ingredients, and excellent customer service. Whether you're in the mood for a ButterBurger, some cheese curds, or a scoop of frozen custard, Culver's is the perfect place to satisfy your cravings.

Culver's Customer Reviews Overview

Culver's is a popular fast food chain that has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from customers. The restaurant is known for its delicious ButterBurgers and frozen custard, which have been praised for their taste and quality. Customers have also appreciated the friendly and efficient service provided by Culver's staff.

Many reviewers have highlighted the cleanliness of Culver's restaurants, as well as the comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant's commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients has also been noted by customers, who appreciate the effort put into creating delicious and healthy meals.

In addition to the food and service, Culver's has been praised for its community involvement and charitable efforts. The restaurant has a strong commitment to giving back to the communities it serves, and customers have appreciated this dedication to making a positive impact.

Overall, Culver's has received glowing reviews from customers who appreciate the restaurant's delicious food, friendly service, and commitment to community involvement. Whether you're in the mood for a tasty ButterBurger or a refreshing frozen custard, Culver's is a great choice for fast, high-quality food.

Overview of Culver's complaint handling

Culver's reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Apr 21, 2009. The latest review Pricing was incorrect and service was less than great was posted on Apr 15, 2024. The latest complaint no water was resolved on Jun 11, 2011. Culver's has an average consumer rating of 1 stars from 282 reviews. Culver's has resolved 6 complaints.
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