Some fast food chains, including Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s, and McDonald’s, showed no immediate change in their menu prices. Scott Rodrick, a McDonald’s franchise owner of 18 outlets in Northern California, told to CNN that he had preemptively raised prices by 5% to 7% over the past three months in anticipation of the new legislation. at Hindustantimes.com

A $20 hourly minimum wage goes into effect today for more than 500,000 fast food workers in California. Employees at fast food restaurants with more than 60 locations nationwide will get the boost, with a few exceptions. The pay bump is the result of a law signed last year by Gov. Gavin Newsom. at Laist.com

About half a million workers at California fast food chains began receiving a $20-an-hour minimum wage on Monday, and the increase had some small business owners questioning their future, even as workers said the raise helps pay the bills. at Reuters.com

Debate is hot about the impact of a higher minimum wage. Half a million Californians work in fast-food, where wages had stagnated for decades. Restaurant owners warn of higher prices and fewer hours. at Laist.com

Fast food often gets a bad rap, but it's more than possible to enjoy a convenient meal while honoring your nutrition needs. Many fast-food restaurants offer protein-rich, nutrient-dense meals.Here are ten high-protein fast-food meals that can help you reach your nutrition needs in a pinch. at Msn.com

In LA’s food deserts like the West Adams neighborhood, residents are faced with fewer affordable meal options. at Nbclosangeles.com

Most of California's fast food workers are set to be paid at least $20 per hour. A new law mandating the minimum wage increase for fast food workers is scheduled to take effect on Monday. at Apnews.com

As a minimum wage law for fast food workers takes effect in California, many headlines are wrongly predicting layoffs and price bumps. at Calmatters.org

This study shows which airports have the most fast food options, the best chain-to-passenger ratio, and the highest restaurant density at Nypost.com

World Central Kitchen, the charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, said it was immediately pausing operations in the region. at Apnews.com

Today, it’s $16 an hour. But on Monday, it will jump to $20 an hour for most fast-food workers in California, propelling them to the top of what minimum-wage earners make anywhere in the country ... at Nytimes.com

The average wage for hourly food service workers in California before the law took effect was $17.89 an hour, according to self-reported Glassdoor data from Oct. 1 to March 28. But only 22% of the ... at Cnbc.com

Fast-food wage hike puts Democrats on defense as Californians worry about cost of living Your guide to California’s new $20-an-hour minimum wage for fast food workers April 1, 2024 at Latimes.com

The market size of the QSR industry in the U.S. was just over 322 billion U.S. dollars in 2021, and that figure was forecast to exceed 331 billion in 2022. The total consumer spending in the QSR ... at Statista.com

Apr 3, 2024, 3:47 AM PDT. McDonald's. Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images. California fast-food franchisees say they're desperate to find ways to remain profitable. Restaurants are ... at Businessinsider.com

Fast food is a type of mass-produced food designed for commercial resale, with a strong priority placed on speed of service. It is a commercial term, limited to food sold in a restaurant or store with frozen, preheated or precooked ingredients and served in packaging for take-out/takeaway. Fast food was created as a commercial strategy to accommodate large numbers of busy commuters, travelers ... at En.wikipedia.org

Most of California's fast food workers are set to be paid at least $20 per hour. A new law mandating the minimum wage increase for fast food workers is scheduled to take effect on Monday. ... Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and ... at Apnews.com

Subway’s popularity is reflected in its sales figures, as well—in 2021, Subway generated about $9.4 billion in sales, about double its closest rival Arby’s. Second on the list is Starbucks, with more than 15,000 stores across America. Despite a rough 2020, the coffee chain managed to turn things around in 2021, making more than $24 ... at Visualcapitalist.com

Dunkin' Turkey Sausage, Egg, and Cheese (23 g protein) Dunkin'. If there's any fast food restaurant that's dedicated to breakfast, it's Dunkin'. When you're looking for a protein-filled start to ... at Tastingtable.com

McDonald’s is still the most popular fast food brand in America today—with $46 billion in systemwide sales last year. This graphic uses data from a report on America’s top 50 fast food chains by Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Magazine. The popular brands are sized by their 2021 systemwide sales and broken down into six broad categories ... at Visualcapitalist.com