California business owners ‘working for peanuts’ as costs, record gas prices and regulations devour profits

California "sticker shock" is mounting for the state's small business owners, but one restaurateur and their multi-billion-dollar lender explain why they're not walking away — yet.

May 20, 2026 - 13:00
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California business owners ‘working for peanuts’ as costs, record gas prices and regulations devour profits
California "sticker shock" is mounting for the state's small business owners, but one restaurateur and their multi-billion-dollar lender explain why they're not walking away — yet.

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