Fed-up owners of a Hungry Jack’s restaurant in Perth temporarily banned service to unsupervised teenagers after a string of recent, violent incidents which threatened staff.
The fast-food chain, at Whitfords in Perth’s northern suburbs, plastered a sign to the front of the store earlier this week stating that patrons aged under 17 would not be served unless accompanied by a guardian.
The move was in response to a number of reported violent incidents that had taken place at the venue, which had left staff vulnerable and frustrated.
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“Attention. Due to recent incidents, any guests under 17 will not be served without guardian supervision,” the sign said, which has since garnered social media attention in a viral video on TikTok.
Speaking to 9News.com.au, a spokesperson for Hungry Jack’s confirmed that the sign has since been removed.
“The wellbeing of customers and staff at Hungry Jack’s is paramount,” the spokesperson said.
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“Yesterday, due to unruly behaviour by a group of young people at our Whitfords restaurant, a temporary sign was posted.
“It has subsequently been removed.”
Hillary’s Bar1, located at Sorrento Quay, enforced a blanket ban on red shoes earlier this month after a rise in antisocial behaviour among young people at the nightclub.
Some nightlife revellers dubbed the club’s ban discriminatory, but despite community uproar, hospitality venues can legally enforce a dress code under the liquor act.
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