Since California’s new law went into effect to raise the minimum wage of fast food workers, some fast food chains have raised their food prices, according to…
While fast food restaurant customers said they are feeling the pinch, the California Restaurant Association said the price increases the “entirely predictable” results of the minimum wage increase.of fast food workers, who are employed by chains of 60 restaurants and more, from $16 to $20 an hour, some fast food chains have raised their food prices, according to a new study.Wendy’s is leading the price hikes at 8 percent while Chipotle’s food prices have gone up %7.5.
In response to the price increases, the California Restaurant Association said they were the “entirely predictable” results of the minimum wage increase.
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