Quick Fact - Papa John's and Denny's Change Position on Health Care

An addendum to my November 21 post about John Schnatter and John Metz.  Late yesterday, both men backed down from their anti-employee positions. 

After a lot of bad publicity and a national Facebook campaign for a Friday boycott of Papa John's, Mr. Schnatter has decided that he will provide health care for 100% of his employees.

John Metz was also led to the light when the backlash of his comments began to wash over Denny's franchises everywhere resulting in a huge drop in Denny's business nationwide.  After other Denny's owners let their displeasure be known, Denny's CEO John Miller spoke with Mr. Metz.  Mr. Miller described the conversation this way:  "We recognize his right to speak on issues, but registered our disappointment that his comments have been interpreted as the company’s position."

Never underestimate the power of public outrage.