California Fast Food Prices Rise to Cover $20 Minimum Wage

Menu prices at California fast food chains have increased to cover the new $20 minimum wage, with a Burger King seeing some of the biggest hikes like a $1.80 increase for a Double Whopper meal.

Other chains like In-N-Out Burger and Hart House also raised prices, though more modestly such as 25 cents for burgers at In-N-Out.

Some chains like Chick-fil-A, Wendy's, and McDonald's showed no price changes yet, though one McDonald's franchisee said he's had to raise prices 5-7% already.

The price hikes drew mixed reviews from customers, with some saying the increases were reasonable while others expressed concern about broader inflationary effects.

The new $20 minimum wage law applies to fast food chains with over 60 locations nationwide and is estimated to impact over 500,000 low-wage workers.