Wendy’s, Jersey Mike’s franchise owners slash hours, jobs to offset labor costs from California’s new $20 minimum wage

Wendy’s and Jersey Mike’s franchise owners in California have cut hours and staff to offset higher labor costs caused by the state’s new $20 minimum wage. Lawrence Chen, who owns seven Wendy’s franchises with his family in Southern California, said he has not only cut his hours but also helped fill shifts at his burger […]