Lazy Dog — ~50 locations

38.1%

of customer reviews mention operational issues

The #1 complaint: Speed (30.5% of reviews)

24
locations audited
14
US metros
118
reviews classified
4.4
avg Google rating

National Audit Methodology

24
locations audited
14
US metros covered
9
states represented
118
reviews classified

Markets Sampled

New YorkLos AngelesChicagoHoustonPhoenixAtlantaSeattleMiamiDenverAustinPortlandSacramentoLas VegasCharlotte

States

CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, NJ, NV, TX, VA

How we collected this: We searched Google Places across 16 major US metro areas, selected 24 geographically diverse locations, and analyzed 118 customer reviews. These locations represent 81,582 total Google reviews. Complaints were classified using keyword pattern matching across 4 operational categories. This is a representative national sample — the same patterns appear consistently across markets.

Complaint Breakdown

SpeedWait time complaints
30.5%
CapacityPeak-time breakdown
6.8%
QualityFood quality issues
0.8%
AccuracyOrder errors
0%

What Their Customers Are Saying

Real reviews from Google — unedited

Speed

The service was also slow, and the atmosphere was nothing special

Northbrook, IL

Capacity

However, the women's restroom is 1/5, consistently overdue for cleaning on nearly every visit, no matter the time of day or how crowded the restaurant is (overflowing trash receptacles, garbage on ...

Las Vegas, NV

Speed

Came in for a late night dinner

Westminster, CO

Speed

Now I’m still waiting on Uber Eats to refund me for this drink but the few times I’ve checked it states it’s still under review

Houston, TX

Capacity

🍔🍟 Steak & Veggie Kebabs: Tender, juicy, and packed with flavor

Kissimmee, FL

Speed

Our server was MIA for the majority of the meal, and when we finally did get her (without having to ask someone to find her for us), she asked us if we were ready for the check (which we still ende...

Euless, TX

Location-Level Breakdown

92%
of sampled locations show complaints
60%
avg complaint rate in worst 30% of locations
22/24
locations with operational issues

If this pattern holds across your 50 locations, an estimated 46 locations are generating operational complaints right now.

LocationRatingReviewsSpeedAccuracyCapacityQuality
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Colorado Springs, CO
4.78,20280%20%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Naperville, IL
4.53,57740%40%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Houston, TX
4.55,08980%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Vernon Hills, IL
4.65,85060%
Lazy Dog | Seaside Heights Corndog
Seaside Heights, NJ
3.32220%20%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Chantilly, VA
4.63,30440%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Westminster, CO
4.36,11720%20%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Las Vegas, NV
4.67,48240%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Thousand Oaks, CA
4.42,22620%20%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Boca Raton, FL
4.53,67040%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Stafford, TX
4.62,10340%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Kissimmee, FL
4.52,76320%20%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Northbrook, IL
4.651340%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Richmond, TX
4.561140%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Brea, CA
4.53,54840%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Dunwoody, GA
4.53,76620%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Las Vegas, NV
4.54,26520%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Alpharetta, GA
4.41,58520%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Peachtree Corners, GA
4.43,46720%
Lazy Dog Bar & Grill
Johnstown, CO
4.22,87420%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Torrance, CA
4.42,87520%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Euless, TX
4.44,95720%
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
West Covina, CA
4.42,712
Roadtrip Bowls Made by Lazy Dog
Boca Raton, FL
44
Bottom 30% — highest complaint concentration

What This Costs Lazy Dog

$30M

estimated annual revenue at risk from operational complaints

50
locations
5,715
affected orders/day
38.1%
complaint rate
30%
churn after bad exp.

Based on 300 orders/day/location, $12 avg ticket, 30% churn rate, and 4 annual visits. Industry estimates from QSR Magazine & Deloitte.

How Curbit Fixes This

+33%
Goldilocks Rate
CAVA
Orders delivered at the perfect moment
+30%
Kitchen Throughput
Dave's Hot Chicken
More orders through the same kitchen
+35%
Speed of Service
Caliber Fresh Grill
Faster without sacrificing quality
0.2★
Google Rating Lift
Avg across customers
Measurable brand health improvement

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