Multiple Five Guys employees have been fired or suspended from the Daphne, Alabama, location after they refused to serve members of the Daphne Police Department, according to a statement from the company.
Earlier this week, Alabama-based Yellowhammer News reported that three Daphne police officers were refused service when they entered the Five Guys restaurant in Alabama.
The statement read: Five Guys and the Daphne, AL franchise want to thank the Daphne Police Department for their support in working together toward a resolution. The actions the Daphne, AL franchise have taken include termination and suspension of the employees involved. The store has temporarily closed for further education and customer service training with a representative from the Daphne Police Department and will reopen at 4PM today, July 10th.
“Please know that the actions and sentiments of a few employees in Daphne, AL do not represent Five Guys or the local franchisee,” Five Guys wrote in response to a concerned Twitter user. “The actions the Daphne, AL franchise have taken include termination and suspension of the employees involved.” – READ MORE
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