Idaho Fast Food Jobs Vanish As Wages Rise And Robots Take Orders

Whether you grew up watching Fast Times at Ridgemont High or have a love for all things fast food, jobs in the once-promising industry are going away.

Why are jobs in fast food restaurants going away? There are many reasons for the erosion of the workforce. The move by California to raise the wages of fast food workers has caused many independent and corporate chains to reevaluate their workforce.

Mega chains have embraced robot cooks, and even some chains have begun using Artificial Intelligence. Other restaurants have tried to eliminate the need for someone to take your order. If you walk into a McDonald’s, you’re likely to be greeted by a massive tablet instead of a person to take your order…

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