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- California fast-food franchisees say they're desperate to find ways to remain profitable.
- Restaurants are trying to offset the state's new $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers.
- As well as raising prices, franchisees are laying off workers, hiring less, and turning to tech.
Fast-food franchisees in California are desperately looking for ways to cut costs as the state's $20 minimum wage for workers at limited-service restaurants kicks in.