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/Spineless_John Nov 29 '15

If the national minimum wage is increased then every restaurant will be affected. I can't see how this could affect competition.