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Oakland residents will soon have to travel a little further for their double-double and animal-style fries … cause their local In-N-Out Burger is shutting its doors over increased crime.
Chief Operating Officer Denny Warnick says a surge in car break-ins, property damage, theft, and armed robberies are just a few of the reasons the fast food joint’s closing its only Oakland location after nearly 2 decades in business.
He also says this wasn’t an overnight decision … they made persistent attempts to create safer conditions for employees and customers, but all came up short.
Basically, they couldn’t keep encouraging their clientele to visit high-risk places.
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As for the staff at the burger joint, they’ll be able to transfer to other branches or receive a severance package.
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If you’re in the Bay Area, there’s still time to head down to the popular grub spot and bid it “bun voyage” … the last day of operation is March 24.
