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More than half the states are slated to raise their pay floors in 2025, with the increases averaging 75 cents an hour. At least five will be above $15 an hour.

The fast-casual chicken finger specialist withdrew a proposal to take over the iconic 67-year-old Norms location in Los Angeles, saying to the community: We hear your concerns.

The casual-dining chain believes it could eventually open hundreds of North Italias, Flower Childs and Culinary Dropouts across the U.S., more than doubling its current footprint.

Some farmers markets in underserved neighborhoods have seen sales plummet and were in danger of closure. But the fast-casual chain said it will keep operations going another year.