Most will and do, judging by the amount of fast food outlets that still are in operation, and still hire people, despite the numerous wage hikes over the years.

Most will and do, judging by the amount of fast food outlets that still are in operation, and still hire people, despite the numerous wage hikes over the years. Sounds like you just worked for an asshole. Also sounds like you guys eventually adapted to the wage hikes (I'm assuming he's still in business?). Of course no one's happy when things become more expensive. Here they just announced a new tax on gas (making it as expensive as before the price of oil went to shit), and a new tax on booze. Guess what - people still drive, and drink beer (hopefully not at same time).