Taqueria Arandas to close for immigration boycott

One Houston restaurant is planning to put its money where its mouth is — however that translates into the world of franchises. On May 1, all 41 restaurants in the Taqueria Arandas chain will close to mark Mexican Labor Day and oppose proposed federal legislation that would crack down on illegal immigration. Taqueria Arandas management said it's making the move in support of the company's 2,500 employees who want to be part of a general boycott May 1.

"We believe in human rights, we respect Hispanics," said [franchise president Judy] Camarena. "My parents were immigrants, so it hits close to home."

According to KHOU, the chain expects to lose more than $120,000 from the closure.