💲The minimum wage for fast food workers in California is now $20 an hour.
🌐The new minimum wage law applies to chains with at least 60 locations nationwide.
🏨The law exempts airports, hotels, and theme parks from the minimum wage increase.
⬆️Some restaurant operators may need to raise wages to keep up with the shifting labor market.
🍔McDonald's, Starbucks, and Chipotle have publicly announced their intention to raise menu prices.
Which chains are affected by the new minimum wage law?
—The new minimum wage law affects fast food chains with at least 60 locations nationwide.
Are airports, hotels, and theme parks included in the minimum wage increase?
—No, airports, hotels, and theme parks are exempt from the minimum wage increase.
Will restaurant operators that are exempt from the law still raise wages?
—Some restaurant operators may still choose to raise wages to remain competitive in the labor market.
How much was the previous minimum wage for fast food workers in California?
—The previous minimum wage for fast food workers in California was $16 an hour.
What is the reaction of McDonald's, Starbucks, and Chipotle to the new law?
—McDonald's, Starbucks, and Chipotle have announced their intention to raise menu prices in response to the new law.
00:00Starting Monday, the minimum wage for fast food workers in California increased to $20 an hour.
00:06The new minimum wage law applies to chains with at least 60 locations nationwide.
00:16Airports, hotels, and theme parks are exempt from the minimum wage increase.
00:21Some restaurant operators may need to raise wages to keep up with the shifting labor market.
00:30McDonald's, Starbucks, and Chipotle have announced their intention to raise menu prices.
