Minimum Wage Hike Forces Iconic Arby’s Closure After 55 Years – Is the $20-an-Hour Law Ruining Hollywood’s Eateries?
Los Angeles, California – After 55 years in business, a family-owned Arby’s Roast Beef on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood has closed its doors, citing California’s recent $20-an-hour minimum wage law as the final straw. The iconic cowboy hat sign, which has been a fixture at the fast food joint, now reads, “Farewell Hollywood. TY for 55 great years.” The Arby’s location, near Bronson Avenue, ceased operations on Saturday, marking the end of an era for …