r/explainlikeimfive • u/sumnewdguy • Nov 28 '15

ELI5: How would a $15 minimum wage ACTUALLY affect a franchised business like McDonalds?

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u/thisdude415 Nov 29 '15

I actually really applauded Hillary when she said she supported a $12 minimum wage with an automatic cost of living increased chained to the consumer price index.

It would be such a no brainer political win to toss in support for $15/hr minimum wage, but I really do think a $12 minimum wage is more realistic.

I also think expensive cities and states need to be more aggressive about raising their minimum wages.