In-N-Out Burger's only Oakland location says the popular fast-food restaurant can no longer jeopardize the safety of fed-up employees and patrons in a city plagued by recent crimes. As a result, we have decided to close the store.
In-N-Out's chief operating officer, Denny Wernick, said in a sudden announcement over the weekend that despite the burger joint's profitability, the burger joint is still making three It was announced that it would close in May.
This fast food restaurant has been operating in California City for 18 years.
“Despite the repeated steps we take to create a safer environment, our customers and employees regularly experience vehicle break-ins, property damage, theft and armed robbery.” Wernick wrote. According to CBS East Bay, Obtained the announcement.
“Additionally, while this location remains a busy and profitable location for the company, our top priority must be the safety and well-being of our customers and employees. cannot be asked to visit or work,” he said.
Data released by Oakland Police at the start of the new year showed the number of robberies increased by 38% from 2022 to 2023. ABC7 Bay Area reported.
According to the data, robberies increased by 23% year-on-year and auto thefts jumped by 44%.
Employees at In-N-Out in Oakland will be able to transfer to another of the company's fast food restaurants or accept a severance package.
“We are grateful to our local community for supporting us for over 18 years and recognize the negative impact this closure has had on our employees and their families,” Wernick wrote.
