HOUSTON – A Houston couple claims a Meyerland Becks Prime employee wrote a racial slur on the back of their receipt and appeared to laugh in response to their outrage as the popular local restaurant chain confirms to KPRC 2 News two employees have now been fired.
Melanie Mathews and LaToya Harris-Mathews say they were dining at the Becks Prime location in Meyerland on Aug. 16 when they found the N-word written in red on the back of their receipt. The couple is sharing details of the experience exclusively with KPRC 2 News.
A birthday outing turns traumatic
The couple had been shopping for a birthday gift when they decided to stop for a burger at Beck’s Prime — a place they describe as a regular spot.
After ordering and finding a seat, LaToya noticed something unusual on the back of their receipt…