April 1 California Fast Food Minimum Wage

A minimum wage of $20 per hour for fast-food workers begins April 1, 2024 

fast food restaurant means a limited-service restaurant in the state that is part of a national fast food chain.

National fast food chain” means a set of limited-service restaurants consisting of more than 60 establishments nationally that share a common brand, or that are characterized by standardized options for decor, marketing, packaging, products, and services, and which are primarily engaged in providing food and beverages for immediate consumption on or off premises where patrons generally order or select items and pay before consuming, with limited or no table service

Expect higher prices and some restaurants to no longer offer delivery.