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The executive said in an email earlier this month that inflation would mean people would be willing to work at the restaurant for less money and longer hours.
A leaked memo said that because its pool of workers live "paycheck to paycheck," high gas prices will "force people back into the work force."
The leaked email cited the rising cost of living as a win for the company because it would force employees to work more for less.
The email has generated a mass online backlash after stating that inflation and rising gas prices had the potential to lower average wages and "force people back into the workforce."
A leaked memo said that because its pool of workers live "paycheck to paycheck," high gas prices will "force people back into the work force."