I have worked at eateries for many years. It is my observation that employees and customers both get mistreated. After all, capitalism is based on greed that pays slave wages. I have known owners whose families drive BMWs, and other double standards abound. Smokers get paid breaks while I, as a non-smoker, have been ordered […]
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Situation was mishandled
This is in response to recent stories about a waitress at the Auburn IHOP who was fired for asking some young customers to pay before being served. Working with the public is not always easy or enjoyable. From what I can tell, this waitress enjoyed her job, customers and co-workers. But, it is still a […]
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IHOP waitress says asking teens to prepay has ‘nothing to do with any race’
AUBURN — The former waitress gets it, she really does. She understood when her manager at IHOP suspended her for a week. She even understood it when IHOP’s corporate officials blasted her in the media and ordered her fired. What the 41-year-old mother doesn’t get, however, is the hatred. The threats. The allegations of racism […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
IHOP president apologizes for racial incident
AUBURN — IHOP’s local restaurant might close early Thursday to retrain staff in response to the allegation that a server asked black teenagers to pay upfront for their meals, manager Melvin Escobar said Tuesday. He said the restaurant will most likely close at 2 p.m. Thursday for the training, which will involve the entire staff. “We […]
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IHOP Auburn denies discrimination, apologizes for making teens prepay
[UPDATES: IHOP waitress says asking teens to prepay has ‘nothing to do with any race’ | IHOP president apologizes for racial incident] AUBURN — The manager of a local IHOP has issued a public apology to his restaurant’s patrons after a server asked a group of black teenagers Sunday to pay upfront for their meals. Manager Melvin […]
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The Buzz: Mad Men, Frankenstein pancakes — it’s happening here.
Grabbed your hot ticket yet? “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” tickets went on sale across the country after the latest trailer aired during halftime of “Monday Night Football.” Flagship Cinemas Auburn opened sales online, starting with a 7 p.m. show Dec. 17. Navigation is a little tricky. Click “view show times,” then use the drop […]
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Sapphire Nightclub to replace Club Texas in Auburn
The former Club Texas in Auburn is now the Sapphire Nightclub and Event Center. Or it will be, as soon as the new owners get the new floor down. Jeremy Fitts said he and girlfriend Amanda Cloutier are shooting for an Oct. 17 opening. Fitts, a regular DJ at the Pearl Lounge in Portland, said […]
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IHOP plans to move into T.G.I. Friday site in Auburn
Developer and franchisee Aziz Elsherif has applied to the city for a building permit to turn the former T.G.I. Fridays on Turner Street into an IHOP restaurant, which specializes in pancakes and breakfast fare. The only other IHOP in Maine is in South Portland, according to the company’s website. Elsherif, who owns IHOP Restaurants in […]