McDonald's worker in Mims, Florida, stands behind the cashier desk to serve a customer
McDonald's thinks it is better place to absorb forced wage increases in California than other chains.
  • California's minimum wage for workers at limited-service restaurants is going up to $20 an hour in April.
  • Restaurants plan to raise prices to offset the labor costs, but the amount will vary considerably.
  • People may eat less fast food, restaurants will promote value menus, and workers in other industries could get paid more.

Fast-food workers in California are getting higher paychecks.