On Saturday, August 3rd, I placed an order on the Auntie Anne's app to go pick up inside. My card was charged, the order was in my account history, and I even received award points for the purchase. However, when I went inside, I was told that they had never received the order. And while I do understand that there was a line and that they were busy, I feel as if she could've tried to either give me a refund or at least offered to make my order. I wouldn't even have minded being told I had to pay again. It could also just be a glitch in their system, but the woman who told me they couldn't make my order has previously sent me away from this specific kiosk empty-handed. The last time I had seen her, she told me my digital gift card didn't work. I used that same gift card a couple of months later, at the same kiosk, and a different employee rang up my order without any issues. I also used it several times after that at the exact same location with no issues. I've been going to this kiosk since I was a kid, and honestly, I never had any of these problems until this lady popped up.
Also, the employee has never been terribly rude to me, but she is somewhat curt and a little dismissive when she speaks to me. I'm starting to think that employee just doesn't care much for me, which is fine. I really would love a refund, though. I tried to call the Auntie Anne's HQ several times, with three different numbers (None worked). I also checked the app to see if I could get a refund through there.
I've worked in retail and food service for years, and I know stuff happens, so I'm not really mad, nor am I expecting to be treated like royalty. I don't even want an apology or anything, and I definitely don't want that employee to lose her job or get into trouble over anything as silly as this. And it was a pretty small order, so it's not that serious. But I do kinda want my money back, if I could have it, please.
This took place at the Salisbury mall, in Maryland.
Claimed loss: The total cost of the order was 12.67 USD.
Desired outcome: I would like a refund. I also think that employee should be trained a little better on how to handle situations like the ones I described above.
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