Rally's — Restaurant in Clovis

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Hi beautiful people in this 🌎 world.Let me tell you why i really love this place called Rally' 's its a 🍔 burger restaurant but it also has other choices to pick.Their really specialized in there burgers that when i first stopped by there i couldn't wait to taste the Hanford Rally 🧀 cheeseburger.when i stepped in the restaurant i felt good energy cause the employees where great cause they greeted me with a smiles and connected and ask me when i was ready to order to let them know or if i had any questions .when i looked at this amazing menu like i said choices where there they also had chilly hotdogs chicken nuggets Fry's shakes and special deals that i really loved and fitted the pocket.so i was there to try it for the first time i ordered their special deal that i got not just one cheeseburger but two with fry's drink for the price of one let me tell you it didn't take that long to receive my order that i thought it was a good timing and didn't have to wait that long so when i sat down it was good cause it was clean tables good atmosphere.I started pulling my items out and i couldn't believe how big these cheeseburger where for the price that i had a big smiles in my face. When i opened my 🍔 burger wrapped up wow i saw that this was a well made looking yummy burger with the cheese well melted and there bread that was so soft that when i took the first bite it had a amazing good taste that i knew i was going to be back soon for more and taste there rest of the menu they had to offer cause it was so good that let me tell u that i really recommend when u driving and u see a Rally's make that u turn treat your self and try it and see that they will win your taste buds that the u turn was worthwhile so my experience was super great i was satisfied and recommended for your tummy. I guarantee u be back like me hope they open more Rally's in other cities like this...

I avoid this Rally’s location at all costs. I’ve come here as a customer and a courier for delivery and my experiences have been horrible. The thing that’s prompted me to leave this review is my most recent experience:

The last time I came to this location as a courier, I was first in line—there was a car on each side of the building being helped and it took over 15 minutes for an employee to acknowledge me. When she finally opened the window, she said, “Are you going to order or what?” I explained to her that I was there to pick up an order that was due for pick up 20 minutes ago. She closes the window and ignores me for another 5 minutes and then tells me that the location cannot fulfill the order because they can’t make fries and then she closed the window again and walked away. I never was able to pick up the customer’s order and had to cancel it.

I will never come here ever again..and I will tell all of my friends and fellow couriers to blacklist...