[nielsbot]

it’s not a given that prices must rise that much. In-n-out raised their burger prices by $0.25.

[hollerith]

That is because that particular fast-food chain was already paying most of its workers more than the new minimum wage.

[nielsbot]

Proving it can be done. These other companies should lower their profits instead.

[riku_iki]

> That is because that particular fast-food chain was already paying most of its workers more than the new minimum wage.

and delivering superior product below market price. So, this is purely business efficiency/optimization aspect and not external factors.