Location: California, USA.
Department affected: Delivery.
Based on news reporting.
Two Pizza Hut franchisees in California have laid off approximately 50 delivery workers in response to an impending minimum wage increase. The layoffs occurred just before the new wage law takes effect, which is expected to raise the minimum wage significantly. This decision reflects the franchisees' efforts to manage operational costs amid rising labor expenses. The affected workers were primarily part of the delivery department, highlighting the impact of wage policies on employment in the fast-food sector. Yum! Brands, Inc., the parent company of Pizza Hut, is indirectly affected by these franchisee decisions as they navigate the changing economic landscape.
Yum! Brands, Inc. cut 50 jobs affecting its Delivery team as of October 1, 2023.
That is roughly 0.1% of the 35,000 people Yum! Brands, Inc. employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 7 layoff events at Yum! Brands, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 2,050 employees.
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