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In reply to the discussion: John Metz, Denny's Franchisee And Hurricane Grill & Wings Owner, Imposes Surcharge For Obamacare [View all]slackmaster
(60,567 posts)62. Yes, killing two birds or maybe three with one stone
He gets to vent his anger, and gets free advertising from all the attention. Some people will be repelled by it, others attracted. I have no doubt that he believes his actions will result in more income.
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John Metz, Denny's Franchisee And Hurricane Grill & Wings Owner, Imposes Surcharge For Obamacare [View all]
Grassy Knoll
Nov 2012
OP
makes you really want to go to work and do a hard day's effort doesn't it. :(
roguevalley
Nov 2012
#38
whiel at the same fucking time they will be sending out coupons which save a lot more
JI7
Nov 2012
#6
Dumbass Republican. A SMART businessperson would simply adjust prices and go on his/her way
steve2470
Nov 2012
#23
You won't pass it on to this customer motherfucker. Keep your damn fried cat dinner.
lonestarnot
Nov 2012
#26
You are misinformed. Denny's and Sambo's have always been completely separate chains.
slackmaster
Nov 2012
#56
OR, or, or - I could only EVER come back for the free Grand Slam on my birthday and tip
jtuck004
Nov 2012
#42
Wait, wait, wait. If I spend $15 at your place, for an extra 75¢, workers get insurance?
Dark
Nov 2012
#47
So, he's collecting a surcharge for health care AND cutting hours so he doesn't have to provide it?
bigworld
Nov 2012
#54
More like this guy found his excuse for a price raise he'd already planned.
NYC Liberal
Nov 2012
#61
And the grand finale: If ANYTHING happens to his business he can blame it on Obama.
NYC Liberal
Nov 2012
#63
my thoughts exactly...i wonder how this type of behaviour is addressed in the franchise contract..?
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#65