Chipotle says California's minimum wage pushed menu prices up nearly 7%

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Chipotle says California's minimum wage pushed menu prices up nearly 7%

Chipotle says California's new fast food minimum wage laws drove a 20% increase in wages for its restaurant staff in the state.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesThe effects of California's $20 minimum wage for fast food workers are starting to show.Chipotle said the law raised wages at its restaurants by roughly 20%.This translated to a 7% menu price increase at Chipotle locations in California. California's $20 wage for fast food workers is just a fe…