"Impact of California's $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage on Restaurants and Consumers"
Starting April 1, fast food workers in California will be entitled to a minimum wage of $20 per hour under Assembly Bill 1228, which applies to limited-service restaurants with immediate consumption offerings. The law exempts smaller, non-chain establishments and those primarily selling bread. It also includes provisions for fast food establishments within large grocery stores and addresses exemptions for managers and tipped workers. The law has sparked controversy and is expected to lead to menu price increases at popular chains.