Fatburger Owner’s Shocking Decision Amid California’s Minimum Wage Spike
Fast food franchise owners in California are facing significant challenges as the state's minimum wage is set to increase to $20 per hour for fast food workers. This impending change has forced franchise owners to take drastic measures to offset the expected increase in labor costs. Marcus Walberg, the owner of four Fatburger franchises in Los Angeles, has shared his concerns and the actions he's taking to navigate this new reality.
The new California law, set to go into effect on April 1st, will raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour. This represents a nearly 30% increase in labor costs for franchise owners, leading them to make difficult decisions to maintain profitability. Marcus Walberg, the owner of four Fatburger franchises, has emphasized the pain that franc...