牛津经济研究院-拟议的洛杉矶快餐条例的影响（英）-2025.6_8页_362kb

Executive Summary

The proposed Los Angeles Fast Food Ordinance would impose new training and scheduling requirements on quick-service restaurants, resulting in significant cost increases. For a restaurant with 25 employees, the annual cost to the average restaurant across Los Angeles is $48,312, equivalent to a 7.1% increase in labor costs. This translates to an additional $54.7 million annually for the 1,610 fast-food restaurants in the city. These costs come at a time when the industry already faces challenges like workforce instability, price increases, and closures, potentially exacerbating these issues. Key impacts include requirements for mandated training programs and stricter scheduling rules, which contribute to higher operational expenses and may reduce worker satisfaction or job availability.

Key Impact Areas

• Training Requirements: An annual impact of $14.7 million, with $420 per employee cost, focusing on employment training and certification.
• Scheduling Requirements: An additional $39.9 million impact yearly, driven by more predictable scheduling, affecting employee costs and operational planning.

Supporting Analysis

The analysis, conducted by Oxford Economics, highlights that these regulations could intensify operational burdens for fast-food businesses. The proposed ordinance draws comparisons to other cities' ordinances (e.g., Seattle and San Francisco), suggesting potential modest declines in worker satisfaction and possible workforce impacts. While some studies indicate limited effect on employment levels, the cumulative costs of new training and scheduling mandates are substantial and could strain business resources.