Taco Bell Closes Dining Areas in Oakland Due to Crime Concerns
Residents in Oakland, California were surprised this Tuesday to learn that one of the city’s most popular fast food chains, Taco Bell, had shut down its dining areas in response to growing crime rates in the state.
The decision to close the dining rooms at four out of five Taco Bell locations in Oakland was made in an effort to protect both customers and employees from the high rate of insecurity in the area. The company also announced that they would no longer accept cash payments for orders and would limit the use of their establishments to self-service only.
The move comes as a blow to both the owners and workers of the fast food chain, as well as the general public, who have expressed concern over the increasing crime in California. Taco Bell stated that the decision was made with the safety and well-being of their customers and employees in mind.
As crime rates continue to rise in the state, it remains to be seen how other businesses in California will respond to the growing concerns of safety and security.