A California McDonald's franchisee says fast food would be 'unaffordable' if she raised prices enough to cover the new $20 minimum wage

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An employee fills a bag with French fries at a branch of the McDonald's fast food chain on Martin-Luther-Strasse in Giesing
McDonald's fries.

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California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers could make burgers and chicken so expensive that people just buy more groceries instead

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Men eating hamburger and fries from fast-food joint
Californian diners may ditch fast food and choose to cook at home instead.

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Chipotle says California customers will soon be paying more for their burritos

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A customer pays for their food at a Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant on April 26, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Minimum wages for California fast-food workers will increase to $20 an hour in April.

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