Aretha Franklin says she got no 'respect' at Upstate New York restaurant

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Saturday, July 26, 2014
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BUFFALO (WABC) -- Legendary singer Aretha Franklin says she got no respect at a restaurant in Upstate New York.



Franklin stopped at a Johnny Rockets outside of Buffalo after performing a sold-out show on Tuesday night.



The 'Queen of Soul' says she was screamed at by a server who said she couldn't sit down and eat because she ordered takeout.



The franchise owner has apologized for the actions of what he described as a "new and very young employee".


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