Mod Pizza Closes California Locations Ahead of Minimum Wage Hike, Workers Lose Jobs

Mod Pizza closed 5 locations in California at the end of March, shortly before the state's minimum wage for fast food workers rose from $16 to $20 per hour.

Workers suspected the closures were tied to the upcoming pay raise, though Mod Pizza did not give a reason.

The new law also establishes a Fast Food Council to approve future pay hikes and set standards for the industry.

Some other chains like Foster's Freeze have closed California locations due to being unable to afford the new wages.

A Pizza Hut driver was among workers let go ahead of the wage hike taking effect, losing his job of nearly 10 years.