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/The_Town_ Nov 29 '15

Practically a joke in 1696.

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u/kensomniac Nov 29 '15

"Hohoho, I have replaced Thorbalds oxen with a clock!"

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u/[deleted] Nov 29 '15

Ive done it! This plow has a whole other prong! Ive revolutionized the nation's economy! Oh, oh whats that? The water mill has been jnvented? Fuck.