Burger chain Almost Famous abruptly closes its doors, leaving many employees shocked and frustrated after learning about the closure through social media instead of official communication.
Almost Famous , a burger chain with locations in Manchester , Liverpool , and Leeds , abruptly closed its doors on Monday, January 27th, leaving many staff members shocked and dismayed. The closure, attributed to the challenging economic climate and lingering debt by co-founder Beau Myers, came as a surprise to numerous employees who claim they only learned of the situation through social media posts and online news articles.
What's more, these employees allege that they were first notified about the closure through a WhatsApp message sent to various manager groups, with a subsequent email sent out to all employees later in the afternoon.One former employee recounted finding out about their job loss through an Instagram post, stating, 'Nice of me to find out I've just lost my job on Instagram.' The employee further revealed that they received the official email notification over 30 minutes after the news had already been published online. The WhatsApp message sent to employees expressed deep regret for the closure's impact and acknowledged the team's dedication and hard work. It emphasized that the decision was not a reflection of their performance and outlined steps for contacting the insolvency firm, accessing pensions, and receiving redundancy payments. The company also provided a link to a job webpage featuring opportunities across the north, hoping to assist affected employees in finding new employment. While the owners expressed their sorrow over the situation, stating that they had 'worked tirelessly to keep the business going,' the abrupt manner in which the closure was announced has left many former employees feeling frustrated and disappointed
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