That sucks. They could have at least just taken the cost off his pay cheque or something. Firing is way excessive over something that cost no more than a few bucks.
Heck if I was the owner I would just let it slide considering it was to help the needy.
It was only a muffin, and it was for a good cause.
It was only a box of muffins, and it was for a good cause.
It was only a few bucks from the till, and it was for a good cause.
So tell me, Mr. Generous, why don't you start a business and give away muffins to everybody who needs one? Clearly you and others in this thread that the owners of this restaurant don't know how to run a business. Step up and show them how! Here's your chance to help the world!