Chris Habiger is a Mcdonald’s owner. He has stated that the company is now considering the option of having an employee-free restaurant. In the future, customers may be using kiosks to order their food. This change will make things more convenient for customers, but it will also decrease job availability. Chris also stated that this change is linked to the increase in the minimum wage. Andy Pudzer is the CEO of Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. Burgers. He has also stated that there will be more technology involved in ordering fast food in the future.
Chris explained why the $15 minimum wage is a bad thing. He stated that it will drive up the cost of labor and decrease the number of jobs available. Progressives like Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have been pushing for this increase in the minimum wage. However, Chris pointed out that a higher minimum wage will probably not help people if they are not able to find jobs.
Many people think that those who are against raising the minimum wage are being heartless. They also think that anyone who is against raising the minimum wage does not care about the poor. However, as Chris pointed out, there are downsides to having a $15 minimum wage.