Seattle’s Minimum Wage Hike To $20.76 Triggers Another Wave Of Restaurant Closures
Seattle’s progressive experiment with a $20.76 hourly minimum wage is wreaking havoc on the city’s small businesses. Within days of the new law going into effect, at least five beloved eateries have closed their doors, with the local hospitality industry warning that more closures are imminent in 2025.
For many, this wage hike—combined with skyrocketing costs of doing business in the city—is the final blow. The owner of Bel Gatto Bakery in West Seattle posted a heartfelt sign on its door announcing its closure after less than a year in business.
It's like Ron White says.
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