A California McDonald's franchisee says he's leaving 'no stone unturned' in his quest to save money over the $20 minimum wage

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McDonald's meals are seen at the shopping mall in Krakow, Poland on January 10, 2024.

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Here are 5 ways fast-food restaurants in California are cutting costs to cover the new minimum wage

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A view of McDonald's, on Crenshaw Blvd. in south Los Angeles Friday, March 29, 2024
McDonald's.

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IHOP-Applebee's combo restaurants could be coming, but history shows making them work could be tough

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Taco Bell and Pizza Hut
Multi-branded restaurants, like this combination Taco Bell-Pizza Hut, have been around for decades.

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Fast-food chains like Burger King, Shake Shack, and KFC are doubling down on digital order kiosks — but watch out, you'll probably end up spending more

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Kiosks are becoming ubiquitous at fast-food locations across the US.

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Fast-food restaurants in California are laying off workers to prepare for the $20 minimum wage hike

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A Pizza Hut store is seen on November 01, 2023 in Austin, Texas
Two Pizza Hut franchisees in California are among those who are laying off workers.

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Chick-fil-A is ditching its antibiotic-free chicken pledge after just 5 years

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A Chick-fil-A restaurant

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How the stars aligned for Wingstop stock to gain 380% in 5 years

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Wingstop, a Garland, Texas-born, chicken wing chain, has seen enviable returns for investors in the past five years.

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People buy more steak in restaurants when beef prices are high because they're scared to cook it at home and mess up, restaurant boss says

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The CFO of a restaurant-chain owner said customers often buy more steak at restaurants instead of risking messing it up themselves at home when beef is expensive.

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Olive Garden's owner says lower-income customers are cutting back while richer diners are eating out more

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A sign hangs on the front of an Olive Garden restaurant on June 22, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

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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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