Introduction
It’s a sad day for burger lovers on the West Coast. America’s most popular West Coast burger chain is closing more dining rooms due to the ongoing pandemic. The chain, which has been a staple in the region for decades, is now facing the reality of the economic downturn caused by the pandemic. While the chain is still offering takeout and delivery options, the closure of dining rooms is a major blow to the restaurant industry. This article will provide an overview of the chain’s decision to close more dining rooms and offer some tips on how to still enjoy the chain’s delicious burgers without having to dine in.
America’s Most Popular West Coast Burger Chain Is Closing More Dining Rooms — Eat This Not That
It’s a sad day for burger lovers on the West Coast. America’s most popular West Coast burger chain, In-N-Out Burger, is closing more of its dining rooms due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The chain, which has been a staple of the West Coast for decades, announced that it will be closing dining rooms in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon.
The chain has been struggling to keep up with the demand for its burgers and fries, and the pandemic has only made things worse. In-N-Out Burger has been forced to close dining rooms in order to keep up with the demand and to ensure the safety of its customers and employees. The chain has also implemented a number of safety measures, including contactless ordering and delivery, to help protect customers and employees.
In-N-Out Burger is not the only restaurant chain that has been forced to close dining rooms due to the pandemic. Many other popular chains, such as McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s, have also closed dining rooms in order to protect customers and employees. However, In-N-Out Burger is the only chain that has closed all of its dining rooms.
If you’re looking for a delicious burger and fries, there are still plenty of options available. Many local restaurants are still open for takeout and delivery, and some chains are offering drive-thru and curbside pickup. You can also find plenty of delicious burgers and fries at grocery stores and online delivery services.
So, while it’s sad to see In-N-Out Burger close its dining rooms, there are still plenty of options for burger lovers on the West Coast. Just remember to stay safe and follow the safety guidelines set by your local restaurants and delivery services.
In mid-October, the one and only In-N-Out Burger in the city of San Francisco was temporarily shut down. The closure came amid the restaurant’s refusal to check the vaccination status of in-store diners despite the Health Department’s citywide mandate to do so.
Now it has become clear that the San Francisco In-N-Out Burger closure—in-store dining has not returned to the location, though takeaway service has—is not an isolated issue. Just last week, the chain decided to shut down indoor dining at five more restaurants, signaling that it wasn’t planning on sticking to the mandate and saw this as the only solution to avoid repeated citations. All five stores are located in California’s Contra Costa County, according to KALW.
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According to The Los Angeles Times, the Contra Costa County local health authorities briefly closed one of the locations on October 26 for refusal to check the vaccine status of customers. The agency was later notified of In-N-Out’s preemptive decision to shut down the local dining rooms in the area and said in a statement it wanted to “thank In-N-Out Burger for coming up with a solution that helps keep our community safe.”
In a previous statement, the chain has outright refused to check customers’ vaccine status.
“As a Company, In-N-Out Burger strongly believes in the highest form of customer service and to us that means serving all Customers who visit us and making all Customers feel welcome,” said Arnie Wensinger, the chain’s chief legal and business officer. “We refuse to become the vaccination police for any government.”
These instances of non-compliance point to direction from the corporate leadership of the chain, as In-N-Out is a privately held, family-operated company that does not use a franchise model. The stance on vaccine policy compliance also represents a rare overt political position for the company, according to Restaurant Business. In-N-Out tends to remain quiet and generally outside of the public eye. Instead, the chain alludes to the religious leanings of its leadership by hiding Bible verses in unexpected places—like discreetly printed on the bottom of the chain’s cups or burger trays.
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