Shocking: Now Another California Fast Food Chain Raises Its Price

Shocking: Now Another California Fast Food Chain Raises Its Prices

Have you noticed your Chick-fil-A order feeling a tad heavier on the wallet lately? Well, it's not just your imagination. Chick-fil-A has hiked its prices by over 10% on some of its meals. And before you start thinking this is all about extra profit, there's a pretty solid reason behind the hike.

California recently bumped its minimum wage to $20 an hour, a significant jump from its already high $16. Now, businesses, including our beloved Chick-fil-A, are facing the age-old dilemma: Cut down on their workforce or pass some costs onto us, the loyal chicken sandwich lovers.

According to a piece from 24/7 Wall St., Seth Amitin, a therapist from Los Angeles, shared his experience of his usual $16 Chick-fil-A meal now costing him $20. That's quite the jump, especially if you consider Chick-fil-A a go-to meal option. The research firm Gordon Hackett even backed this up, estimating that some prices in California rose just over 11% between mid-February and mid-April.

Fast food prices are rising due to multiple challenges, including increasing wages, rising diesel and gasoline costs affecting food shipment, and soaring chocolate prices. Although it can be frustrating to pay more for our favorite comfort food, having a broader understanding of the situation can help us feel better about it. It reminds us that there are larger factors at play, such as supporting workers and navigating global economic trends. Nevertheless, it's important to remember that even our go-to fast food options are being affected by these changes, and unfortunately, our wallets are feeling the impact as well.