Read previewCalifornia's minimum wage increase from $16 to $20 an hour for fast-food restaurant workers, set to go into effect in April, caused a stir among fast-food chains — but not Panera.
He owns 12 Panera locations in California.
When asked last year about the bread exemption that baffled many, Newsom said, "That's part of the sausage-making," declining to elaborate further.
Flynn, in a conversation with Bloomberg, denied having a hand in the bread exemption.
A few smaller brands appear to benefit from the carve-out, including Paris Baguette and Great Harvest Bread Co, Bloomberg reported.
Persons:
—, Gavin Newsom, Greg Flynn —, Flynn, Taco Bell, Flynn Group's, Newsom, Panera, Paris Baguette
Organizations:
Service, Flynn Group, Business, Bloomberg, San Francisco Chronicle, Flynn Properties Inc, US Food and Drug Administration, Co
Locations:
California, Paris