California Restaurant Prices Climb as Worker Wages Grow
California fast-food restaurant prices, already higher than average in the U.S., have gotten more expensive.
Starting this month, a new California law required large fast-food chains to pay their employees $20 an hour, 25% higher than the states broader minimum wage. The state last September backed a deal for the increased wages.
McDonalds, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Jack in the Box and other restaurant chains have said they would raise menu prices in California to offset some of the cost.
Many operators didnt wait long. Fast-food and fast...
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