Some restaurants are in jeopardy after the TikTok hack and ‘secret menu’ revelation, with one Waffle House letting customers know they’ve had enough.
in a recent video According to TikTok user @officialgodbodycash, Waffle House stores display signs at checkouts warning customers of the menu policy.
A sign reads, “Order from the menu. We don’t make what you see on TikTok.”
“TikTok is taking over everything but Waffle House,” @officialgodbodycash captioned their video.
@ official godbodycash they said no haha #fyp #waffle house #trend # for U #xyzbca # viral ♬ Original sound – officialgodbodycash
Waffle House has not responded to The Daily Dot’s request for comment, but there have been multiple reports of a TikTok hack. did a real nuisance For those working in the food industry.
Publications The Takeout report Hacks not only tend to be costly for businesses, but they can also cause stagnation for workers who have to fulfill multiple orders at once.
Some establishments are more welcoming of hacks and secret menu items.pink drink“became official menu After various rounds, in 2017 Instagram.
Other places like Chipotle were less open to accepting hacks. business insider report The restaurant chain removed the ability to order tacos from its digital menu in September after customers began using viral social media hacks to target $3 burritos.
Some commenters on the @officialgodbodycash video seemed amused by the Waffle House location’s hardcore stance on trends on TikTok.
“Waffle House doesn’t play with everyone,” said one commenter.
“TikTok special employee is sick,” another commenter posted.
It was also noted that restaurants’ refusal to participate in certain trends could hinder business growth.
“Waffle House is still not up to date. They don’t even deliver,” said one.
“I mean, the internet is giving them more business and they don’t want it,” commented another.
The Daily Dot reached out to @officialgodbodycash via a TikTok comment and Instagram direct message.
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*First published: January 13, 2023 at 12:19 PM CST
Alison Waller
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