California’s fast food prices rose 7% before new $20 wage, No. 1 jump in US

California fast food prices have risen by 7% in six months – the biggest bump in the nation, according to one industry cost tracker

My trusty spreadsheet reviewed a study by Datassential tracking what changed price-wise at quick-serve eateries in the run-up to the April 1 start of California’s $20 minimum wage for workers at big chains.

California fast-food diners are by no means alone in dealing with less economical menus. Costs in the food business continue to rise – whether those be labor, ingredients, energy, or other operational expenses.

Yes, California fast-food prices rose the most among the states in the six months ending in March. But the hikes were not much higher than No. 2 Washington (6.1%) and No. 3 Kentucky (6%). Nationwide, fast food diners saw 4.5% price hikes over the half-year.

Note that diners switching to full-service restaurants didn’t escape inflation either, but they found smaller hikes, according to this math.

These California restaurateurs raised prices by 3.3% in six months. That ranked third-highest nationally, behind Hawaii and Washington state. Nationally, full-service menu items were 2.4% costlier.

Geographically speaking

No matter what’s next for fast food costs, it’s a good bet that variations won’t be uniform across the state.

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