Episode 228: In-N-Out Pulled Into Political Fray on Vaccines

Virginia and New Jersey will hold gubernatorial and legislative elections this week that not only will be a good indicator of the national mood but will have major impacts on key industry issues in those states. We’ll discuss those dynamics and even make some predictions. And In-N-Out Burger has rolled right into the culture wars becoming a national poster child for employer pushback on vaccine mandates. We’ll discuss the operational challenges for operators and the calculations large brands make when deciding to enter the public fray. And McDonald’s announced the company has achieved gender pay equity and laid out a roadmap going forward. We’ll discuss how big of a deal this really is and what the ramifications might be down the road. We’ll discuss those issues and wrap it up with the legislative scorecard.