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Washington hospitality chief warns of restaurant closures as Seattle wage rises
Original: 'A recipe for disaster': WA Hospitality CEO warns of more restaurant closures as Seattle's minimum wage climbs again
The head of Washington's hospitality association has warned that Seattle's latest minimum wage increase could trigger a wave of restaurant closures, calling the policy 'a recipe for disaster'. The group argues that higher labor costs come on top of existing pressures and that more eateries may shut down or cut staff as the wage climbs further.
Why now: Seattle's minimum wage is rising again, reigniting debate over its impact on the restaurant industry.
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