A leaked email from an Applebee's executive caused quite a stir when he allegedly told company officials that the rising gasoline prices and inflation could be used to lower workers' wages.
A copy of Wayne Pankratz's internal email was posted on Reddit and reported by The Daily Mail.Pankratz is the executive director of operations for American Franchise Capital, which owns 50 Applebee's in the Midwest.
"As inflation continues to climb and gas prices continue to go up, that means more hours employees will need to work to maintain their current level of living." Pankrantz allegedly added.
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