At first, it appeared the bread exemption applied to Panera Bread restaurants. Bloomberg News reported the change would benefit Greg Flynn, a wealthy campaign donor to Newsom. But the Newsom administration said the wage increase law does apply to Panera Bread because the restaurant does not make dough on-site. Also, Flynn has announced he would pay his workers at least $20 per hour.
Actually, it is. The owner decided to match the wage increase to dodge the controversy, though it seems the question of whether the law actually covers Panera will need to be settled in court for a definitive answer.
* Panera not included
Edit: gtfo with your article text and citations, I watched a random youtube video while drunk a few days ago, and that’s all the proof I need!
From the article:
Actually, it is. The owner decided to match the wage increase to dodge the controversy, though it seems the question of whether the law actually covers Panera will need to be settled in court for a definitive answer.
https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/hype-aside-panera-exempt-californias-wage-bill
With that kind of honesty, I would trust you with my life.