Posted 3/31/2024, 9:10:38 PM
California Raising Fast-Food Minimum Wage to $20/hr, Concerning Franchise Owners About Impact
- California raising minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20/hr starting April 1
- Franchise owners say impact will be "dramatic" and threaten business viability
- Owners may raise prices but still struggle to offset higher wage costs
- Law aimed to aid low-wage workers supporting families, not just teens
- Franchisee argues minimum wage better set by states and municipalities, not in law
