An OLG employee said they are underpaid on the recent episode of “Kandi & the Gang.”
Kandi Burruss receives a lot of praise for her success as a businesswoman. In fact, she managed to turn her controversial fallout with Phaedra Parks into a money-making opportunity. After it was confirmed Phaedra lied about Kandi and Todd Tucker saying they wanted to drug Porsha Williams, she created the Dungeon Tour. And it was a huge success for the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star. However, it hasn’t always been smooth sailing as Kandi continues to expand her wealth. When it comes to her OLG restaurants, it’s been challenging at times. Of course, this is in spite of the fact that the line to the restaurants will often wrap around the buildings. Kandi and Todd now have three locations in Metro Atlanta.
Interestingly enough, one of the issues for the OLG brand has been some of the employees. This is addressed plenty on Kandi’s new spinoff, “Kandi & the Gang.” Although the drama can sometimes affect the family a lot more, it’s clear that another huge source of stress for Kandi and Todd is employees who aren’t the most professional.
Regardless, some of the employees have complaints of their own. On the recent episode of KATG, the hostess Shawndreca complained about being paid $12 an hour. She said that other places paid more at around $18 an hour.
Kandi Burruss addressed Shawndreca’s comments on social media.
Shawndreca’s comments got back to Kandi quickly because she vented in front of Kandi’s cousin Patrick. And he’s not here for anyone speaking negatively about their role at OLG.
Hours ago, Kandi responded to Shawndreca’s comments, as well as criticism from viewers who also felt like Shawndreca is not being paid enough.
One Twitter user said that no one should be surprised that Shawndreca is being paid $12 an hour because Kandi is known for being a bit on the cheap side, plus all restaurants pay minimum wage.
In response to this, Kandi tweeted, “Minimum wage in Georgia is actually $7.25. Soooo she was tripping. She is not getting minimum wage.”
And she also said more to another Twitter user. She wrote, “Minimum wage in Georgia is $7.25. So $12 is definitely not minimum wage. And the restaurant runs on a budget. Not an unlimited budget. I’m just saying.”
This show is entertaining but I wonder if it’s actually worth it for Kandi because it’s mainly shining a negative light on OLG.
Yeah I don’t know if sis didn’t do her research but Kandi pays her hostess more than most restaurants. $12 an hour is like the peak according to Payscale.
Shawndreca is definitely not underpaid but she seems pretty entitled because she’s late all the time and unprofessional. And who complains about work in front of the CEO’s family member? This show is a trip. Kandi and Todd know a lot of their employees shouldn’t be working there but they still won’t fire them. The restaurant won’t improve until better hires happen.
The hostess and bartender is making that business look bad…..in most places they would’ve been fired or written up. I hope Phillip can turn it around. It’s not a good look or is it for ratings? Ratcheticity doesn’t belong in the workplace…..
I understand that the minimum wage in Georgia is $7.50 cents, but $12.00 an hour is not a liveable wage. These are adults working for them not teenagers living at home with their parents.
I’m from Atlanta and 12 hour is basically nothing Kandi is the reason why restaurants are struggling to hire employees, on 12 hour, you can’t even qualify for an apartment
Huh? How is Kandi the cause of other restaurants struggling? It’s always weird to me how some of you jump through hoops to make Kandi out to be some horrible person when she’s the least problematic housewife. She literally works hard and runs her businesses and some of you can’t stand her for that. Why?
That hostess( shawn-drilla) is problematic..I understand they need drama for the show & ratings..but you say it front of a family. Member ( scripted for drama) YEAH,,YOU GOTTA GO..I was liking Phillip, but NO,,he came across as rude when talking to TORIN,,,& TORIN let him know,, you can be CHECKED when trying TO CHECK me( also scripted) they trying to run a business,,but when you have unnecessary drama for tv purpose NO ONE,,,I MEAN NO ONE will come to your business…MAKE IT MAKE SENSE KANDI & TODD…AND to be so cheap(todd) to not have a back up generator (cheap) KANDI HE SPENDING YOUR MMONEY & acting like TIM FROM SWEETIE PIES
This show is ignorant and the employees/families are liabilities. Many said the food was not great , I see why and it’s a reflection of staff/management. Kandi keeping all of this foolishness is not making her competitive or even sustainable in the industry. But maybe they have some secret that will support their business model and plan strategies long term. This all for ratings and the “hood”? Sad. And then for the future episodes there is fraternization with the employees and managers. Talk about conflict of interest. And why are the Cousin, Aunt and Momma arguing/fighting on camera in a business/ talking unprofessional in a workplace…ooo the ignorance. What type of reputation are the trying to build? So will there be so much outrage about black folks character ,messiness, and now another layer lack of business acumen? Is that only reserved for porsha show? Yeah porsha was messy and so much but thats reality shows, she did her job. Make it make sense. Kandi’s shows does not show a good reflection and is worse because this is dealing with business and highlight MANY stereotypes for blacks. That’s a problem when there are not many executives, CEOs, and overall opportunities for minorities. Minority unemployment is still very high in America, many were not afforded the same opportunities as their counterparts. Many are under skilled. So this show is just worst but I guess it’s all for ratings. Overall Kandi also did her job so I see it will be a hit from the reality shows perspective.
We asked for reality TV and we got that! Why all the complaints??
Most adults live paycheck to paycheck and work for low wages!
I love this ?
First of all you need to put God first then everything will work out if you don’t it will go down