In a recent email to employees, Wayne Pankratz, executive director of operations for Applebee’s franchise Apple Central LLC in Kansas City, Missouri, outlined how the rising price of gas could ultimately benefit the company. Specifically, he explained, it could enable Applebee’s to lower workers’ wages.
“Everyone has heard that gas prices continue to rise,” he wrote in the email. “The advantage this has for us is that it will increase application flow and has the potential to lower our average wage.”
Pankratz wrote that those in Applebee’s worker pool are often living paycheck to paycheck, meaning any disruption to their income would make it hard to keep up with bills. For them, he said, rising gas prices could mean having to take on more work to cover living costs.
“Many will need to work more hours or get a second job,” he wrote. “Do things to make sure you are the employer of choice. Get schedules completed early so they can plan their other jobs around yours. Most importantly, have the culture and environment that will attract people.”
The email has gone viral across...
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