A McDonald’s located in San Francisco was forced to close its doors due to the $20 hourly minimum wage for employees, according to “ABC7.”
The restaurant located about eight miles southwest of downtown San Francisco closed permanently Sunday after more than 30 years serving the area.
Owner Scott Rodrick said he made the decision for two reasons. The rent price was unreasonable for the location and the new $20 an hour minimum wage for fast food workers in California was a headache if he wanted to be profitable.
“This is a heartbreaking day for my family,” he said.
Since the introduction of the new minimum wage, which increased from $16 to $20, the 1er Last April, many companies closed up shop in California.
“With inflation, food prices have increased significantly and the minimum wage of $20 an hour has been the nail in the coffin,” said Managing Director Gary Husch. Los Angeles Times.
