The Fast Food Bill That Should Be on Everyone’s Radar

On this episode of Paychex THRIVE, Gene Marks is talking with President and CEO of the California Restaurant Association, Jot Condie, about the recent Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Act) that is impacting the quick service restaurant industry.

Listen in as Jot breaks down this new bill, including the purpose of the bill, the expected impact on consumers, what it means for other industries and states, and much more.

Topics

00:19 — Introduction to Jot Condie

00:44 — The California Restaurant Association

02:37 — What is the FAST Act?

04:54 — Who the bill is targeting

05:10 — The council makeup and authority

09:04 — What does this mean for workers?

11:17 — Why focus on the fast-food sector?

12:01 –How effect on minimum wage

13:47 — The expected impact on consumers

14:57 — Is the FAST Act needed?

16:37 — What does this mean for other industries?

17:29 — Advice to other states

19:18 — Wrap up

Listen here.