Navigating the Impact of California's $20 Minimum Wage on Restaurant Operations

Explore the implications and effects of California's FAST Act on restaurant operations and the minimum wage increase to $20. Understand how these changes are reshaping the industry and influencing decision-making processes.

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Impact of $20 Minimum Wage Implementation

The introduction of California's $20 minimum wage law has had significant reverberations throughout the restaurant industry, with notable impacts on operational costs and workforce dynamics. Chipotle and Kura Sushi exemplify how such regulations have led to pricing adjustments and altered consumer behaviors.

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