Navigating the Ripple Effects of Minimum Wage Increases in the Fast-Food Industry
California’s recent decision to hike the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 an hour has ignited a complex debate on the sustainability of small businesses and the well-being of workers in the fast-food industry. While the intent behind this legislative move is to improve living standards, its immediate consequences have stirred concerns and unforeseen challenges. A poignant example of this conundrum was highlighted in an article on Moneywise.com, where the closure of a Fosters Freeze outlet in Lemoore coincided with the implementation of the new wage law (source: moneywise.com). Workers, who initially thought the shutdown announcement was an