Posted 4/8/2024, 10:16:20 PM
Fast Food Prices Go Up Across California After $20 Minimum Wage Increase
- Prices increased at fast food chains in California after $20 minimum wage took effect, including 25¢ hikes on Burger King menu items
- In-N-Out Burgers raised prices about 25¢ on burgers and 5¢ on sodas
- Chains like Starbucks, Jack in the Box, and Chipotle plan to pass higher labor costs to consumers
- Minimum wage hike applies to chains with 60+ locations thanks to law signed by Gov. Newsom
- About 540,000 fast food workers in California earned average of $16.60 per hour before, now full time salaries will reach $41,600