"California's Fast Food Minimum Wage Impact: Exemptions, Closures, and Franchise Strategies"
California's new law, AB1228, has raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20, sparking differing responses from employees and franchise owners. While franchise owners express concerns about increased operational costs and potential menu price hikes, workers generally support the wage increase. The law has faced scrutiny over alleged exemptions for certain businesses, but the Governor's office has issued expanded guidelines to clarify which businesses are affected.