[UserIsUnused]

Because if it doesn't bring the profit he's used to, or if he can't have the same quality of life, he might as well fire everybody and close rather than putting more hours in a restaurant, which by experience I can tell you is one of the most stressful business. In fact, there are studies that confirm my personal experience anecdote.

Being profitable is not the same as leading a decent business, and decent quality of life.

[dangerface]

This happens and some one else who is willing to put in the work will take their place, thats the reality of capitalism.

Why should we protect employers from this reality while their employees are left to struggle?

[UserIsUnused]

I was not arguing pro or against the raise, I was explaining why an owner of a business that is still profitable might close.