Originally Posted by newB

Let's say they raise the minimum for service industry. What happens next? You think the restaurants are going to go out of pocket. Nope, prices will be raised and will be passed to the customer. End result? Suck ass service staff who will make the same amount whether they take good care of their customers or not.

BTW, most restaurants don't make "millions in profits" - profit margin on food is nickel and dimes. Soda, tea, and coffee are where the majority of mark-up is, followed by the bar.

I made bank working as a bartender for $2.13/hr, but I worked hard and was good at reading people. I earned a reputation that had customers coming back.