It’s been over a year since California raised the minimum wage for fast-food employees from $16 to $20 per hour, the highest of any state in the nation.
By all measurements, the large franchises, including McDonald’s, Subway, Chipotle and Burger King, have raised menu prices to protect their bottom line. At the same time, competing data points have obscured the impact on employment.
Trade groups say the law, Assembly Bill 1228 , has led to widespread job losses. California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office insists it has not…