McDonald’s Franchise Owners Condemn California’s “Draconian” Fast Food

McDonald’s Franchise Owners Condemn California’s “Draconian” Fast Food Bill

California's groundbreaking fast-food bill has been met with strong criticism from the National Owners Association (NOA)

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representing over 1,000 McDonald's franchise owners. The NOA has labeled the bill's rules as “draconian”

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The bill, which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2022, creates a new Fast Food Council

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The NOA has argued that the bill willdisproportionately impact small business owners and that it will make it more difficult for them

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to operate their businesses profitably. The organization has also warned that the bill could lead to higher food prices for consumers.

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Despite the NOA's criticism, the bill is supported by many labor unions and consumer groups.

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These groups argue that the bill is necessary to protect fast food workers, who are often underpaid and overworked.

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The bill is scheduled to take effect in January 2024. It remains to be seen how

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the bill will be implemented and what impact it will have on the fast food industry in California.

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