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Pizza Hut Franchisees Lay Off Delivery Workers in California Ahead of Wage Increase

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
50
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
50 OF 35,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: California, USA.

Department affected: Delivery.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

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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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Yum! Brands, Inc. cut 50 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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7
EVENTS TRACKED
2,300
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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