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Story summary
- U.S. President Donald Trump criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom over the fast-food wage increase to $20 per hour in April 2024.
- Data show fast-food worker turnover has decreased.
- Restaurant openings continue in California.
- Franchisees such as Kerri Harper-Howie face higher costs as they offset wage increases with about 10% price hikes.
- Some franchisees have closed locations while California added nearly 2,300 fast-food restaurants from early 2024 to early 2025.
