Impact of Increased Minimum Wage on Fast Food Workers in California

SOURCE www.npr.org
A month after fast food workers in California started earning at least $20 an hour, the financial picture for them and franchise owners is being evaluated.

Key Points

  • Evaluation of financial impact on both workers and franchise owners
  • Discussion on potential benefits and challenges of increased minimum wage

Pros

  • Higher wages for fast food workers
  • Potential improvement in quality of life for workers

Cons

  • Financial strain on franchise owners
  • Possibility of increased prices for consumers