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- 1Seattle minimum wage hike sparks warning of restaurant closures▼'A recipe for disaster': WA Hospitality CEO warns of more restaurant closures as Seattle's minimum wage climbs again
The CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association is warning that Seattle restaurants face more closures as the city's minimum wage rises again. He called the increase 'a recipe for disaster,' arguing that many dining establishments are already struggling with thin margins and higher operating costs. Restaurant owners and business groups say further increases could push more venues out of business.