*Celebrity magnet and once thriving Houston Black-owned restaurant Turkey Leg Hut co-founder Lyndell “Lynn” Price announced on Instagram that the eatery fired him, and he’s not allowed back on the premises.
The post included an email from Key Synergies, a brand consulting firm, confirming Price was let go. The Jasmine Brand, reported on X that the email was sent to half of the staff.
“This decision has been reached in the context of an extensive restructuring effort necessitated by the company’s imperative need to align operational costs with our financial realities and strategic objectives,” the letter reads.
According to Houston Culture Map, the “financial realities” include missed paychecks and employees allegedly not being paid on time.
A post about the issues on Instagram shows alleged internal communications about unpaid wages.
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Turkey Leg Hut owner Nakia Holmes is identified as Slimm in the dialogue (see IG post above, SWIPE to read the comments), and she gives an update about the company’s alleged payroll problems.
This is the latest drama un the unravelling od Price and Holmes, who announced their separation in 2023.
Holmes accused her estranged husband of abuse, writing “From the time we wake up, til the time we close our eyes each night, we are literally in a fight for our peace and sanity.”
Someone leaked an alleged email from Houston’s famed Turkey Leg Hut showing the restaurant firing half its staff. Making matters worse, there have now been rumors online that many employees are accusing the eatery of not paying them and abruptly firing them. pic.twitter.com/BAq6HqzSiv
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The Atlanta Black Star reports that Price’s termination letter states, “Please be advised that as of the date of this letter, you will no longer be permitted on the premises of Turkey Leg Hut for any purpose. This policy is consistent with standard procedures following an employment termination, aimed at ensuring the ongoing safety and security of our staff and facilities.”
Price shared an image in his post revealing that Nakia fired seven other employees. He captioned the photo, “I can’t make this s—t up…”
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