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		hotpotamus on Nov 13, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: McDonald's, Chipotle increases prices after Califo... I live in Texas where the minimum wage hasn't increased since 2007 I believe (I was making it at that time actually). I haven't looked at a McDonald's menu from back then, but I suspect the prices are higher today.

pix128 on Nov 13, 2023 [–]

Yes. There are a lot of factors that cause price increases but it's convenient to blame it on the workers.

jakobson14 on Nov 14, 2023 | [–]

It's convenient to raise prices whenever you are presented with an excuse.

Opportunistic price increase.

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