Understanding the Impact of Wage Increases on Businesses

California's fast food workers received a 25% wage increase, leading to potential higher prices and business closures. A Central Valley Foster's Freed's closed abruptly, leaving employees surprised and without jobs. Some initially thought it was an April Fool's joke until they received their final paychecks.

What percentage increase did California's fast food workers receive in their wages?

• 10%

• 15%

• 30%

• 25%

What potential effect could the wage increase have on restaurants?

• Free meals

• No change in prices

• Higher prices

• Lower prices

Which business closed due to the wage increase?

• McDonald's

• Burger King

• Foster's Freed's

• Taco Bell

What did the employees of Foster's Freed's receive on the day of closure?

• A gift card

• Their last paycheck

• A promotion

• A bonus

How did the employees initially react to the closure of Foster's Freed's?

• They were indifferent

• They were relieved

• They thought it was a joke

• They were excited