LA hotel owners sound alarm as $30 minimum wage threatens to crush industry
Hotel owners in Los Angeles battled the city council's mandated wage increase to $30, warning of economic consequences including delayed renovations and massive layoffs in the industry.
Critics say socialist mayoral frontrunner threatens NYC's economic capital
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's socialist platform with a $30 minimum wage and free childcare sparks debate over the future of the city's over-$1 trillion economy.
Trump signals uncertainty over whether he will support GOP senator's push to boost the minimum wage
President Trump expresses uncertainty about Sen. Josh Hawley's bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour, noting its impact on business.
Trump signals uncertainty over whether he will support GOP senator's move to increase federal minimum wage
President Donald Trump remains noncommittal on Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley's proposal to raise the federal minimum wage.
Seattle waffle shop owner shutters business amid new $20 minimum wage: 'I’ve cried every day’
A business owner in West Seattle lamented that the closure of her business due to the rising minimum wage means the loss of a place where locals could safely gather.
States where minimum wage will rise in 2025
Nearly half the states in the U.S. are raising their minimum wages in 2025, meaning pay hikes for more than 9 million workers, according to a new report.
McDonald's franchise owner closes two California locations due to minimum wage hike
McDonald's franchise owner Scott Rodrick says his business has experienced 'cost pressure' since California's minimum wage increase targeting fast food franchises on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'
Businesses are 'screaming' mad over Dem policies putting them out of business: Jason Rantz
Seattle radio show host Jason Rantz reacts to West Coast politics hitting workers' wages and customers' wallets.
It is ‘a little early’ for Newsom to be touting the results of CA’s minimum wage hike: Andrew Gruel
Celebrity Chef Andrew Gruel reacts to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest praise for his minimum wage increase on ‘Varney & Co.’
NY executive chef proposes eliminating the restaurant tipping system altogether
Cingari Family Markets executive chef Matt Alexander, a.k.a. 'Chef Nasty,' tells Fox News Digital why he believes customers would receive superior service if chefs and wait staff earned livable wages.
California fast-food franchise owners downsize to survive as new minimum wage weighs them down
Wendy's franchisee Lawrence Cheng and Jersey Mike's franchisee Juancarlos Chacon told the Associated Press that minimum wage requirements have put a financial strain on their locations.
Hollywood Arby's shutters doors after more than 5 decades in business following minimum wage hike
Owners of the Arby's location on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood that closed its doors over the weekend are talking about what factors led to their decision.
In-N-Out raises California prices in response to minimum wage hike
In-N-Out Burger has raised prices in California after the state enacted a minimum wage increase that boosted hourly wages to $20, which comes amid stubborn inflation.
Businesses 'fed up' with California's minimum wage hike as prices soar, thousands forced out of work
Fast food restaurants in California are having to lay off thousands of workers and hike menu prices to stay open. CABIA President Tom Manzo explains why business owners are 'fed up.'
Restaurant chain shuts down nearly 50 locations in California following minimum wage hike
The Mexican restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill has announced the closure of 48 restaurants across California following a minimum wage hike in the state.
California's latest job-killing policy is more bad news for Golden Staters
California is already home to some of the highest taxes and costs of living in the country, the result of failed government policies. A higher minimum wage is more of the same.
Labor group demands California's $20 minimum wage for fast food workers extend to all sectors
A fair wage advocacy group is demanding that California’s new $20 minimum wage law for fast workers be extended to all sectors across the state.
In-N-Out burger heiress fought 'toe-to-toe' to keep costs down amid minimum wage hike
In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder is fighting to keep costs down, saying she feels an obligation to customers even as rivals increase prices to offset the new minimum wage legislation.
California minimum wage shocks fast food workers as restaurant closes: 'Only the beginning,' ex-manager warns
The Fosters Freeze team in Lemoore, California, felt "shock" as they learned of the restaurant's last-minute closure on Monday, following the state's newly enacted $20 minimum wage law.
California minimum-wage mandate causes maximum damage
California went ahead with its extreme minimum-wage mandate, and fast-food companies and residents are beginning to suffer with high prices, job cuts and business closures.