#2,071 - CALIFORNIA CRISIS: Pizza Hut Fires ALL Delivery Drivers Amid $20 Minimum Wage Hike!

As California's minimum wage for fast food workers increases to $20 per hour, several Pizza Hut franchises in Southern California are laying off all delivery drivers, a move signaling broader industry concerns. The decision reflects a struggle to adapt to the rising labor costs, with businesses opting out of first-party delivery services in favor of third-party alternatives like Uber Eats and DoorDash. This shift is anticipated to significantly affect the fast food landscape and employment rates, highlighting the tension between wage policies and market realities. Critics argue these policies drive businesses and individuals out of California, contributing to a larger trend of migration from high-tax, high-cost states. The situation exemplifies the complex balance between improving worker wages and maintaining a viable business model in the fast food industry.