A tip from Sonic
Ever wondered about the proper protocol when it comes to tipping your carhop? The question actually came up during a conference call with Sonic Chairman Cliff Hudson.
I’d say the analyst gets the worst of this exchange:
<Q – Steve West>: Hey guys. Just a couple of quick questions. One, can you guys maybe explain the tip credit waging initiative you’re doing in — really what does that mean? Are we supposed to be tipping at Sonic, because I’ve never done in the past. You make me feel cheap here. And also just a follow-on question about some of the re-franchising you are doing.
<A – J. Clifford Hudson>: On the tip credit issues, Steve we — the majority of our customers do tip at Sonic. So you are in the minority.
<Q – Steve West>: All right.
But the biggest news to come out of the conference call was the unveiling of a new foot-long coney dog and tater tots special.
Don Mecoy
Business Writer
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I do not eat at Sonic because of the issue of tipping carhops. I don’t tip because carhops are not waiters. Carhops are delivery people just like UPS or the USPS. I’ve had too many experiences where carhops walk off with my change assuming it was their tip. I would rather eat at another fast food restaurant than deal with thieving carhops. I’m sure that the carhops are not declaring their tips to the IRS.