Starting August 14, the In-N-Out Burger chain will ban employees from wearing face masks to work unless they have a doctor’s note.
The Washington Examiner reported that locations in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, and Utah will be held to these new guidelines.
Actor Antonio Sabato Jr. Tweeted a copy of the notice on Saturday, which stated, “We are introducing new mask guidelines that emphasize the importance of customer service and the ability to show our associates’ smiles and other facial features while considering the health and well being of all individuals.”
“We believe this policy will also help to promote clear and effective communication both with our Customers and our Associates,” it added.
The company noted that “No masks shall be worn in the store or support facility unless an Associate has a valid medical note exempting him or her from this requirement.”
Sabato Jr. responded in his tweet, “Please BUY MORE In N Out!”
Founder and CEO of Turning Point USA wrote, “In-N-Out Burger is America’s best fast food company. They stand for strong values and don’t want their employees masked – which is dehumanizing!”
Comedian, author, and editor, Tim Young also offered his support. He tweeted, “This makes perfect sense because masks don’t work…”
He added, “and the only people still wearing masks are unhinged leftist lunatics who would be a liability to your company.”
As news spread others expressed their support of this policy. Lawyer and political commentator Regan O’Handley called for In-N-Out to “Expand to the Southeast.”
In January, In-N-Out announced plans to expand to Tennessee. The company currently owns 385 locations but will be adding its first additions east of the Mississippi by 2026.