Denny’s quietly closed its only location in Oakland after 54 years because of the crime taking over the city.
In-N-Out closed its only location last week. The city’s largest private employer, Kaiser Permanente, asked employees to eat lunch in the building.
Others have felt the strain.
Employees only learned of the closure on Tuesday. Denny’s closed at 1 PM local time on Wednesday.
Denny’s regretted closing the doors, but it had to be done.
“However, the safety and well-being of Denny’s team members and valued guests is our top priority,” the restaurant stated. “Weighing those factors, the decision has been made to close this location.”
Denny’s did not speak to any media outlets.
Denny’s was popular. From KTVU:
Jeff Lee visits every Wednesday with his mother and brother for the breakfast slams. Now they’ll have to go to another Denny’s, either in Hayward or Emeryville.”Terrible that Oakland’s like this,” Lee said. “This is probably the oldest business on the block, and it’s closing down. It’s sad.”Lee added, “I’m proud of the Bay, born and raised. It’s sad because when I was out of state, I was proud [of] where I’m from…now, I just shake my head because of all the crime going on.”Jerry McComb emerged from the restaurant with a Super Slam with pancakes, country potatoes with onions and bacon, unaware that it would be his last visit to the Hegenberger Denny’s until told by KTVU.”It’s overwhelming, it is, because I’ve been coming here for years,” McComb said.
KTVU pointed out that others spots have closed near the airport: Black Bear Diner, Subway, and Starbucks.
Oakland residents want to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, who is backed by George Soros, because of the rampant crime.
The Oakland Police Department even told residents to use air horns to alert neighbors to intruders or suspicious behavior.
The Oakland NAACP called out the progressive leaders, blaming the defund the police movement for making the city unsafe.
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