I hereby present a most vexing, yet scientifically fascinating, case study observed firsthand at Rally’s Fast Food Emporium. Upon the simple request of a “no ice” soft drink — a seemingly straightforward query — one is paradoxically delivered a vessel wherein approximately 50% of the internal volume is usurped by solid-phase H₂O, colloquially known as ice cubes.
From a chemical engineering perspective, this egregious volume occupation initiates a cascade of hydration paradoxes:
1. Volumetric Displacement Dilemma: Ice, possessing a solid crystalline lattice, occupies a defined volume (approximately 9% greater than liquid water, due to hydrogen bonding geometry). When ice displaces liquid soda, the actual amount of fluid available for carbonation solvation is drastically reduced — an unintended dilution of the hydrating substrate.
2. Carbonation Partitioning Effect: Carbon dioxide (CO₂) solubility in aqueous solutions is highly sensitive to temperature and available liquid volume. By reducing liquid volume via ice intrusion, the effective partial pressure of dissolved CO₂ increases, causing premature degassing once the beverage is exposed to ambient conditions — resulting in a flat, sad soda phenotype.
3. Thermal Conductivity and Kinetic Retardation: Ice cubes act as a heat sink with high thermal conductivity, rapidly lowering the temperature of the beverage. While this initially seems desirable, the excessive ice volume accelerates the chilling process to suboptimal thermal extremes, potentially slowing the diffusion rate of taste molecules to the palate and diminishing the gustatory experience.
4. Sensory Dilution Paradox: The sensory expectation of a “no ice” drink is a full complement of flavorful liquid — rich in sugar, carbonation, and aromatic compounds. However, the overwhelming presence of ice dilutes the concentration gradients of these solutes, resulting in a muted flavor profile that confounds gustatory satisfaction.
5. Hydrodynamic Implications: With half the cup occupied by stationary ice, the fluid dynamics within the cup change drastically. The flow regime upon sipping becomes irregular, with ice cubes obstructing smooth liquid extraction and causing intermittent “dry mouth” events, which further exacerbate consumer frustration.
In conclusion, the presence of ice at 50% volume fraction in a “no ice” drink represents a grave violation of customer intent and a profound challenge to the thermodynamic equilibrium of the beverage system. This phenomenon warrants urgent corrective action through server retraining and possible recalibration of ice dispensing apparatuses.
In the meantime, I advise all patrons to brace for the “frozen hydra” of half-ice beverages when ordering “no ice” at Rally’s — a chilling paradox best met with both humor and patience.
Recommended dishes: French Fries
David Marean
The person taking our order was so quiet I could hardly hear him. He also did not tell me what my total was before telling me to pull forward. At the window, i finally got a price. I paid the young man but did not receive a receipt with my change. I waited for my order, and when it was delivered another young man nearly threw my food through the window. Still no receipt, nor naptkins and the XL fries was 3/4 full, and very lightly packed. We are evaluating if we will return to this location, the next closest is nearly the same distance from our home. We kept hoping the service would improve, but after a number of years waiting, it seems hopeless. Maybe another location will be better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Nate
Found a hair in my burger when I went to take the onions off since I forgot to ask when ordering. Pretty gross just make sure to look at your food before eating
Elizabeth Kirby
Best burgers ever....so much better than the big names....and cheaper too! ThebRally burger is yummy....Finally I've found a burger I can seriously eat twice a week! Ty!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dextin Tucker
Great Customer service from Joseph. He was quick and was able to get my order out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anabel Valenzuela
Unfortunately, it seems like the workers never know what they're doing when it's men working.. they're either on a break, talking on a cell phone outside and not helping their customers. So I would avoid the one on Ashlan in clovis. L, they always get your order wrong also... and I seem to have bad luck, cause it's always happening to me there. . But the food from rallies is always good. They just need to put little bit more attention to what they're doing. And maybe have a manager present every single time, when they're packing, the meals wouldn't hurt either.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Sandwich Combo, French Fries, Fries, Big Buford, Big Buford Combo, Fry Lovers
Vallerie Williams
The double cheeseburgers were ok. They had a special for 2 burgers for $8. Upgrade to get a order of fries and soda for an additional four dollars. It was just ok.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Rebecca Vasquez
Ordered our food and had us park for 30 minutes just waiting on our food. They parked everyone that went into the drive thru. Everything was cold when they gave us our order. And didn't give us our drinks. This Rally's sucks
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Queen O.H
The employees were kind and got my order done quickly, my only problem was that the men that were in the food area did not wear hair nets or gloves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Armani Martinez
EVERY SINGLE PERSON WORKING THERE THE GUYS 16-25 DESERVES TO BE FIRED FOR THE LINES THE QUALITY OF FOOD AND SERVICE ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS $20 a hr and your that bad at your job ?????!
The cashier was nice but I got parked because the next order was ready and my fries weren't ready. 2 min wait turned into 5 minutes. Burgers were smashed together, but fries were hot. Napkins would have been nice, too.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
TJ Saechao
Not even worth getting through the apps. Always say its closed. Ill go buy my fries from McDonald's 🙄
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Destiny Mitchell
The food was hot, fresh, and delicious. The service was great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
kimberly martinez
Mac! oil from the fries gave my son diarrhea within a hour, the burger is the size of a Jr whopper but the price of a big mac! but the strawberry fanta was bomb
Dear Fellow Seekers of Molecular Refreshment,
I hereby present a most vexing, yet scientifically fascinating, case study observed firsthand at Rally’s Fast Food Emporium. Upon the simple request of a “no ice” soft drink — a seemingly straightforward query — one is paradoxically delivered a vessel wherein approximately 50% of the internal volume is usurped by solid-phase H₂O, colloquially known as ice cubes.
From a chemical engineering perspective, this egregious volume occupation initiates a cascade of hydration paradoxes:
1. Volumetric Displacement Dilemma:
Ice, possessing a solid crystalline lattice, occupies a defined volume (approximately 9% greater than liquid water, due to hydrogen bonding geometry). When ice displaces liquid soda, the actual amount of fluid available for carbonation solvation is drastically reduced — an unintended dilution of the hydrating substrate.
2. Carbonation Partitioning Effect:
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) solubility in aqueous solutions is highly sensitive to temperature and available liquid volume. By reducing liquid volume via ice intrusion, the effective partial pressure of dissolved CO₂ increases, causing premature degassing once the beverage is exposed to ambient conditions — resulting in a flat, sad soda phenotype.
3. Thermal Conductivity and Kinetic Retardation:
Ice cubes act as a heat sink with high thermal conductivity, rapidly lowering the temperature of the beverage. While this initially seems desirable, the excessive ice volume accelerates the chilling process to suboptimal thermal extremes, potentially slowing the diffusion rate of taste molecules to the palate and diminishing the gustatory experience.
4. Sensory Dilution Paradox:
The sensory expectation of a “no ice” drink is a full complement of flavorful liquid — rich in sugar, carbonation, and aromatic compounds. However, the overwhelming presence of ice dilutes the concentration gradients of these solutes, resulting in a muted flavor profile that confounds gustatory satisfaction.
5. Hydrodynamic Implications:
With half the cup occupied by stationary ice, the fluid dynamics within the cup change drastically. The flow regime upon sipping becomes irregular, with ice cubes obstructing smooth liquid extraction and causing intermittent “dry mouth” events, which further exacerbate consumer frustration.
In conclusion, the presence of ice at 50% volume fraction in a “no ice” drink represents a grave violation of customer intent and a profound challenge to the thermodynamic equilibrium of the beverage system. This phenomenon warrants urgent corrective action through server retraining and possible recalibration of ice dispensing apparatuses.
In the meantime, I advise all patrons to brace for the “frozen hydra” of half-ice beverages when ordering “no ice” at Rally’s — a chilling paradox best met with both humor and patience.
Recommended dishes: French Fries
The person taking our order was so quiet I could hardly hear him. He also did not tell me what my total was before telling me to pull forward. At the window, i finally got a price. I paid the young man but did not receive a receipt with my change. I waited for my order, and when it was delivered another young man nearly threw my food through the window. Still no receipt, nor naptkins and the XL fries was 3/4 full, and very lightly packed. We are evaluating if we will return to this location, the next closest is nearly the same distance from our home. We kept hoping the service would improve, but after a number of years waiting, it seems hopeless. Maybe another location will be better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Found a hair in my burger when I went to take the onions off since I forgot to ask when ordering. Pretty gross just make sure to look at your food before eating
Best burgers ever....so much better than the big names....and cheaper too! ThebRally burger is yummy....Finally I've found a burger I can seriously eat twice a week! Ty!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Customer service from Joseph. He was quick and was able to get my order out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unfortunately, it seems like the workers never know what they're doing when it's men working.. they're either on a break, talking on a cell phone outside and not helping their customers. So I would avoid the one on
Ashlan in clovis. L, they always get your order wrong also... and I seem to have bad luck, cause it's always happening to me there. . But the food from rallies is always good. They just need to put little bit more attention to what they're doing. And maybe have a manager present every single time, when they're packing, the meals wouldn't hurt either.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Sandwich Combo, French Fries, Fries, Big Buford, Big Buford Combo, Fry Lovers
The double cheeseburgers were ok. They had a special for 2 burgers for $8. Upgrade to get a order of fries and soda for an additional four dollars. It was just ok.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Ordered our food and had us park for 30 minutes just waiting on our food. They parked everyone that went into the drive thru. Everything was cold when they gave us our order. And didn't give us our drinks. This Rally's sucks
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
The employees were kind and got my order done quickly, my only problem was that the men that were in the food area did not wear hair nets or gloves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
EVERY SINGLE PERSON WORKING THERE THE GUYS 16-25 DESERVES TO BE FIRED FOR THE LINES THE QUALITY OF FOOD AND SERVICE ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS
$20 a hr and your that bad at your job ?????!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Good Service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The cashier was nice but I got parked because the next order was ready and my fries weren't ready. 2 min wait turned into 5 minutes. Burgers were smashed together, but fries were hot. Napkins would have been nice, too.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Not even worth getting through the apps. Always say its closed. Ill go buy my fries from McDonald's 🙄
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was hot, fresh, and delicious. The service was great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mac! oil from the fries gave my son diarrhea within a hour, the burger is the size of a Jr whopper but the price of a big mac! but the strawberry fanta was bomb
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
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