Former McDonald’s CEO warns $15 minimum wage directly contributing to fast-food industry’s automation push
Former McDonald’s CEO Ed Rensi is warning that the fight for a $15 minimum wage is directly contributing to the restaurant industry’s push toward automation. Last month, McDonald’s announced plans to raise the starting hourly wage range to $11-$17 per hour for crew and $15-$20 per hour for shift managers. The fast-food chain noted in its wage hike announcement that it planned to hire …