California's $20 minimum wage for fast food leads some small businesses to close, despite support for wage hikes

California minimum wage increased to $20/hr for fast food workers, causing some businesses like a Fosters Freeze to close
Former employees would have preferred lower wage to stay employed rather than higher wage but lose jobs
Some workers getting raises having hours cut, making their jobs more difficult
This Fosters Freeze closure likely not an isolated case - more small businesses projected to close
While some owners raise prices, explore automation or other options, most support wage hikes despite potential impact