How long will it take to replace these employees with machines/robots?

2015-09-10T21:26:37-04:00

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/new-york-state-oks-dollar15-minimum-wage-for-fast-food-workers/ar-AAe9VM9?ocid=spartandhp

New York state OKs $15 minimum wage for fast-food workers

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state will gradually raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $15 an hour — the first time any state has set the minimum that high.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 10 at 2015 9:29 PM

2015-09-10T21:29:03-04:00

My guess is not too long...

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Sep 10 at 2015 9:32 PM

2015-09-10T21:32:43-04:00

They won't replace them. They'll just close up shop.

The very first rule of business is MAKE MONEY. If you aren't profitable, don't keep your doors open.

Or alternately, every "fast food restaurant" will re-designate as a "sit down eatery" and start paying $2/hour + tips. Sink or swim.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2015 10:14 PM

2015-09-10T22:14:13-04:00

I predict ordering kiosks in fast food places will be ubiquitous within two years.
Then watch the same folks rail against the evil corporations...

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Sep 11 at 2015 12:11 AM

2015-09-11T00:11:36-04:00

Not long.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Sep 11 at 2015 1:25 AM

2015-09-11T01:25:37-04:00

Robot Fast Food and Quickie Kiosks have been tried before. They never have caught on. Although I am a Geek, I understand the unique aspects that actually make the application damn near impossible. No, we will hear the Doom and Gloom sayers talking about the end of the world if Fast Food Workers can come off Public Assistance. From looking at Europe and Australia. They will eventually make an adequate wage and OMG I'll have to pay a quarter extra for my Big Mac. I'm not going to lose a lot of sleep over it.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Sep 11 at 2015 8:19 AM

2015-09-11T08:19:51-04:00

Don't some fast food joints already have computers that you use to place your order? I seem to remember reading that somewhere. The more of these things restaurants have, the less people they will need to employ (mainly just a few people in back to cook the food and one or two to bring you your food).

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Sep 11 at 2015 9:20 AM

2015-09-11T09:20:55-04:00

SSgt Alex Robinson - Not long. The establishments will either close or automate.