“Stopped in late on a Friday night to use the restroom and was pleasantly surprised to find the bathroom was so nice and clean. Kudos to Calvin on duty that night, super friendly, and the store looked great, too!!”
“It's McDonald's! Traditional, fast, affordable. Some in the area are run more efficiently than others. It's good food most of the time, it is what it is.”
“I gave 4 stars to the 3 people who work here that are friendly and know their jobs and helpfull But the others omg they are need of more training or different job .There is one very short person that knows nothing about customer service she will let a line grow long before helping her team mate and she jumps up to get cigarettes what???? She has stool but rather jump make you wait for her to grab them really ? She knocked 3 down then asked me if I wanted more then one pack omg really she looks lost and in need of training about waiting on customers I hate going into this station if I do not see the best 3 workers here I wish I knew their names because they all need a raise I will find out and post back”
“I purchased gas and service inside was pleasant. If people who complain about a service perhaps they should be an example of good then creating another problem.”
“It feels weird leaving a Google review for a gas station. However, I experienced customer service today at this Circle K location that I have not ever received at a gas station before. Every single employee in the location greeted me, asked how I was doing and told me to have a nice day. This may sound like a small thing as I was only there to get an energy drink, but for not one, not two, but all five employees to have made some sort of personal contact with me is an amazing display of customer service. The managers name is Tracey, she goes by Trey, And she is doing a phenomenal job with her team. I live two towns over and this is the first time I’ve ever shopped at this Circle K however, if I need gas in the area, Im going to drive the extra couple minutes to come see this team because of their excellent customer service. I even asked for the district managers number Dee, and left him a voicemail. Great work!”
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