restaurants are LEAVING San Francisco

Restaurants are fleeing San Francisco at a record speed after the $20 minimum wage increase fast food restaurants have lost 10,000 jobs , in this video. I’m walking all over San Francisco pointing out some of the restaurants that have left including big fast food chains like McDonald’s and KFC.
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[@GardenerEarthGuy]

San Francisco- gone now!

[@nannerl6243]

Yup just a little earth shaking....

[@WilliamFiler]

@@nannerl6243 My Libtard friends wont even mention a thing. Probable all sick from the VAX.

[@hightowerTB303]

Gonnne noooowwww!

[@robertlyman9789]

Take Pelosi with them!

[@canman5060]

@@nannerl6243 I have been waiting for another big shake since 1906 !

[@stace7685]

Damn. When McDonald's bails, its rock bottom.

[@LeoMetalTraveler]

Exactly

[@Krelian89]

And chinese restaurants

[@nokateno]

Jesus

[@amigosyl4573]

Mc donalds IS not a fast food Officialy the owner of them own some buildings That never be some restaurant

[@canman5060]

@@Krelian89 The have been there for over 50 years !

[@realdealio1]

thank you for documenting the results of criminal goverments

[@sableann4255]

while Piglosi lines her pockets with $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@phillipmurphy842]

Astonishing to hear friends, who live there, in total denial about the situation; “everything’s fine”.

[@crayolascents]

I have relatives just outside of downtown San Fran. "Better than its ever been". LOL. That's because what they value is the inclusion, as if San Fran was not inclusive 20 years ago. But you know what they mean. Decadence and filth and drugs has sort of become a hallmark virtue sign for progressive cities and they all covet that.

[@Tranquility32]

Hi. And on the flip side, now I know exactly why a friend of mine moved away. We were coworkers back in the late 90’s and kept in touch via snail mail over the years. He said he was leaving and I couldn’t imagine why. It’s really hard to see these images, ones we NEVER wanted to exist. The echoes that are left behind. So sad.

[@stevens1041]

I have some friends and family members like that. They make excuses for all this stuff. They're not politicians and they're not getting paid for it, why carry water for this kind of nonsense? Supporting the destruction of our communities.

[@armoredghost6180]

Crime, insanity, and squalor are perfectly ok. Everything is fine.

[@patriciaanzelc5386]

Yeah. They love to blame Covid. When all else fails they blame Trump 😂

[@Peter-MH]

California hit the self destruct button pretty hard!

[@jacqquelinetackaberry5450]

😁

[@thepro3729]

They're competing with NYC. It's a race to hell and both had big self destruct buttons

[@JustMeNoOther]

They pressed the button so hard, that when they just put apart the finger, the button will keeps stuck, forever and ever.

[@azmovement79]

😞...a damned shame ! " GONE NOW"

[@EdDunkle]

"The economy of the State of California is the largest in the United States, with a $3.944 trillion gross state product (GSP) as of 2023."

[@patriciaanzelc5386]

I’m 3rd generation San Franciscan. My great grandparents came from Ireland during the famine. My father was born in 1903 and survived the earthquake. I was born in 55 ( yes my dad was an old dad). I lived there until age 5 and we moved because our neighborhood was getting rough, however it was just part of the city. I worked there in the 70’s and 80’s. It was really nice then . The city was crowded with workers and tourists, it was beautiful, my heart is broken to see it now.

[@erikhaack4123]

Yep. I was born in San Francisco in the 1970s . My parents migrated to san Francisco in the 60s. It was a booming town and they bought a house in suburbs in San Jose CA. The houses back then were brand new and they cost about 22000 dollars in those days. Look at san Francisco now. It's a dead place.

[@griffhenshaw5631]

M6 family long time it's embarrassing

[@sableann4255]

my husband was born in the Presidio Hospital. I have family friends that are 3rd generation as well. Police & Fireman in the City. this makes me sick

[@lewjames6688]

Normal Life? GONE NOW!!

[@tarantino8840]

I do not want to immigrate to the USA anymore. It used to be a dream to live there, now it is a nightmare.

[@mortuus4601]

yes usa today is the american nightmare for anyone trying live there..... what a joke

[@jacqquelinetackaberry5450]

I am watching these people FLOODING over the border thinking they are going to the American dream only to arrive in time for the American nightmare 😜 BIDENOMICS at work 😜

[@garyballard179]

Move to a red state; we're not suffering like the blue states.

[@tandemrudy2014]

Just wait coming to a Theater near you.....

[@snowysnowyriver]

​@@garyballard179. Unfortunately, having ruined the infrastructure of the blue states, they are moving into the red states and taking their politics with them. Your turn is next.

[@robertlennon9531]

I can’t believe my eyes,I was there in 2012 it was beautiful. How could the people just let the politicians destroy one of America’s most beautiful cities.

[@JIppy623]

still pretty every major city has bad areas

[@DreamQueenScream]

I went to school in the city in 2010/2011, I don’t go over there now unless I have to…

[@SSL0707Star]

They voted the politicians, didn’t they?

[@7c8f9x]

AND THEY WILL KEEP VOTING DEM. THEY WILL NEVER LEARN, SO GLAD I AM 77.

[@ErikamGar]

You are one of the very few ones, who really show reality. Many other KZbinrs dont want tackle the closure topic, since they dont get many views. People prefer living in a lie. 😶 Thank you for your endeavours! 😊😊 Regards from México. 😊

[@LeoMetalTraveler]

I appreciate that!

[@clintonflynn815]

The biggest shame of all are the Cliff House and Louie's closings. The landlord of both properties is basically the same entity that forced them to close - the US government. Imagine having your landlord taking away your ability to earn a living and then kicking you out for failure to pay rent.

[@soavemusica]

I read that Louie's was left waiting out of respect for the previous family which run it. That was 2-4 years ago, maybe. I think it is GONE by NOW!

[@user-od9kw7wb4j]

They raised the property tax reason they raise rent.

[@GS-zc4sk]

Yep, we don't even have to imagine.

[@Darrylizer1]

I used to live in the Richmond, Little Russia and went down to Ocean Beach quite a lot and stopped at Louie's often. This makes me so sad.

[@richardcathcart2952]

Cliff House and No 9 at Fisherman's Wharf: icons shattered by SF's weirdo politics.

[@sew_gal7340]

Don't forget the mall in downtown and the forever 21 across the street... Icons of market Street gone forever

[@mikeh.7499]

@@sew_gal7340 Dear God ,not the Cliff House !!!!arrrrrgggh!

[@robbieross6646]

San Francisco is dead. I am broken hearted that Louis’ Diner is gone. I called it the place to get a $10.00 meal with million dollar views. When I lived in San Francisco I would often go there mid afternoon and after my burger I would order a piece of pie and a coffee. Management would let me sit there at a window table and just enjoy the view for as long as I wanted. The most beautiful city in America is never coming back. Purposefully destroyed by design.

[@johncaldwell-wq1hp]

We used to to "Frisco"-for our holidays,--now it's like "Bangladesh"-only worse !-at least there you can get a feed !

[@canman5060]

Deeply heart broken seeing Louis' Diner gone. The best view , best price , and best service restaurant San Francisco ever had.

[@user-od9kw7wb4j]

And taxpayers may have to pay more, to support city leaders paychecks.

[@sasharaj]

As a youngster, my mom and I would take the train from L.A. to SF -- she loved the wharf area and Original Joe's. That was ca.1958-1963. Before the infamy of Haight-Ashbury. I'm glad I can remember the city before it turned to trash.

[@JIppy623]

@@sasharaj original joe is back in north beach and the family is expanding their empire

[@seanmanning652]

Without these vids we would not even know this is happening all over the north. The little tow I am in SoCal is devastated with empty building all over, and nobody there seems to mention it or care these days. Good luck with that.

[@seanmanning652]

@@TheRunoben What city?

[@nuclearchris832]

It’s California “come on man” please don’t leave

[@MichaelTaylor-yb6gt]

Why isn't the mainstream media talking about this? Thanks to Leo for exposing the shocking truth !

[@LeoMetalTraveler]

Always!

[@dirtycordoba6713]

Because the same tribe that did this to San Fran also owns and operates the MSM.

[@SSL0707Star]

They are talking about the bright future of Newson’s political career, who had met with XIJINGPING.

[@Calibeachgtl1024]

Mainstream media are communist propagandists!!!! Of course they will never expose this to protect the legacy of dictator newsome its that simple!!

[@translationstations]

Because they've ALL been bought & paid for. Long time now.. BOUGHT.PAID.FOR

[@radiohobbyist13]

Someone needs to tag every closed business with the words, Courtesy of Gavin Newsome. 😢

[@TheRustyLM]

That person would be arrested and prosecuted to the max. But never the taggers/thieves/bandits. 😒😒

[@scarygary-qq1pj]

Unless they're illegal aliens. Then they'd get free housing.

[@3ffrige]

GONE NOOWWWWW! Love, Your homie G Newsome

[@pokerpariah]

Extremely sad but they did it to themselves. I’ve lived in San Francisco twice. Once when my family immigrated here to the states and then again in the mid 2000’s. It was always my favorite city and was vibrant and beautiful. I was back one year ago to visit and the best way I can describe it is you own a house you love but lease it out. They end up trashing the place beyond comprehension to were it’s not repairable and is a total loss.

[@lissiacammarasana3740]

Not only is" gone now " a signature sentence but now" for lease" is a good signature sentence too .. My husband and I love it when you say both of them... Oh hell all the damn words you say are fantastic and love the way you explain everything awesome You're very detailed very informative keep up the good work Love the honesty ..arrivederci

[@LeoMetalTraveler]

@lissiacammarasana3740 thank you very much for your kind words and your continued support. I appreciate you very much!

[@nokateno]

for leeeeeeezs

[@soavemusica]

"Good luck with that".

[@machkam8371]

It’s THE BEST 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bobmalack481]

And ' closed now'!..

[@panmaew]

- "No restaurant, no pharmacy, no grocery shop, not even something to eat around here?" - "Mam, all gone now" - "I am having a headache too. Do you know where I can get a painkiller around here?" - "Mam, good luck with that" - "........And do you have anything left I can get here?" - Sorry mam, we are............ closed now" (Well, that's a full course San Francisco sightseeing for you!)

[@kailua808]

and no bathrooms either. well, the whole city IS the bathroom 😂😂😂

[@samsonabraha9536]

The new Boom is Smoklng shop & lickers stores .

[@jimjames6990]

Just homeless junkies with Chet in their ash robbing you

[@g3powerbook335]

BOARDS BOARDS BOARDS!

[@comeoncents3288]

Taking everything! Tag your it!

[@billcereske7211]

That plywood isn't cheap anymore, either! All imported from out of state, so California can save the planet!

[@martinsi1171]

Was in San Fran in late 90's I do not believe what I am seeing its like someone bombed the city

[@chaunceywilliams8405]

When does the commercial real estate market completely collapse? Landlords and general property owners can't continue to pay off loans and taxes on these properties that are never coming back in my lifetime. Scary where the economy is headed. And when is the last time you saw a major news network cover this total commercial real estate collapse?

[@williamharmon3076]

They are not going to cover any of this, local media is only going to cover positive news stories, and crime stories only if enough people comprehend but they try to stay away from stories That speak on the city's economic health,...

[@nokateno]

I mean, it’s happenin’ you are watchin’ it.

[@thepro3729]

Corruption going on. They must be funneling our taxdollars to cover those losses. I'm betting Federal covid relief fund, approved for Democrat owners, denied for others

[@canamrider07]

After the election. After that, watch the regional banks totally collapse and the auctions for high profile buildings will start. Big hedge funds will pay 50% or less for what the buildings last sold at. Bailouts will cause more massive inflation so that might not happen.

[@ConcernedNinerFan]

I was even thinking about getting a job in the commercial real estate sector, but this is going downhill fast.

[@user-cc5od3zk4p]

So sad to see SF go this way. It was a nice city. California - Gone now!

[@HeatherGemmen]

Leo, I feel your anger, sadness, and pain. I visited S.F. in 1990 and 1993, what a beautiful, vibrant city it was.

[@mumbles215]

1998 and 2001 for me. Loved it and learned it like my own city on east coast. Have friends there and was supposed to go back but covid happened. Now I don’t think I ever will so sad. I have 1998 memories to last me now.

[@user-fl6ko9do5y]

oh man those were the best years there!

[@ggerace1673]

They need to close the Mayor 's office and the State House.

[@nokateno]

Fat chance. It’ll be the last one to go.

[@canman5060]

They probably not in office most of the time !

[@spankyharland9845]

I pass by that restaurant (Louis) near the Cliff house every day on my way to work - there is usually some homeless person sleeping in the doorway. "Gown Now !"

[@ColeThomas]

On my visits to the city over the years, I have eaten at some of those restaurants. It is sickening that California politicians have helped with this decline.

[@hamsterdiving7593]

I almost didn't want to watch this one because I knew it would depress me, but we gotta support Leo on his documenting of the Fall Of San Francisco... Charles Phan's Slanted Door restaurant was THE best vietnamese food on the west coast, bar none. You saw how big that restaurant was, located on absolute prime real SF estate Charles Phan was one of *the* biggest restaurateurs there... That man brought in *millions* of dollars in revenue for that city, but the city f*cked him over by delivering a one-two punch of shutting him down over covid and then making construction costs for renovation so prohibitive that he not only closed it permanently but he also closed his other location on Fillmore, AND sold his house there. The man gave SF the giant middle finger and said, "See ya..." Thanks, Leo, for proving to the SF residents who come on here saying, 🤡 *"Everything's fine!"* that things are NOT fine there. You showed locations all over the city, not just in one area San Francisco used to be a premiere foodie town. Not anymore...

[@willismartin9196]

What's happening there, is coming to a neighborhood near you 😔

[@user-od9kw7wb4j]

That's what scares me.

[@Lee-el8cd]

With that ocean view and your restaurant is out of business, there's something wrong with the mayor or governor.

[@pabloandboomerdoggie3375]

Progressive policy at its best

[@kutnahora100]

I just came back from Fort Worth, TX and I see NO DESTRUCTION in that vibrant city. People were happy, friendly and smiling. Stores were all open, thriving with people shopping from all walks of life. I went for a visit. to check for future retirement haven planned 5 years from now. I will be moving out of CA once I file early retirement.

[@staringinawe3936]

by the end of the year my goal is to master Leo's cadence.

[@johnjuarez8005]

GONE NOOOOOOW!

[@andrechandon8558]

"Good luck with that" 😂

[@stevens1041]

I always tell people: accounting isn't magic. People need to stop taking out their frustrations on small business owners, with insane policies people in California keep voting for. We are ending up dominated by big business that can afford to buy the politicians and can afford to have an army of lawyers looking for loopholes. Small sandwich shops, taquerias, corner stores, can't afford a thing like that, now we end up with no social mobility, no jobs, communities blighted.

[@philmiska7295]

They were groomed by fascist communists in school to live communism and hate capitalism and only vote blue. This is the result

[@ozzy1887]

Vote Woke, Go Broke.

[@Mikefngarage]

For sure....Change to the R.....may not be perfect but better than Broke and Poor.

[@genewellnapata445]

but, homeless have to vote them for more alms. Do you know the idea of Final Producer? That is finally stage of Capitalism, and that is the future for all of us. No one can change it.

[@soavemusica]

Unlucky Penny Cafe...

[@pamelas1002]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@dohabandit]

Do you think they are actually voting for this??? I think everyone's eyes should be open now to the fact that many of these elections are RIGGED and the true vote of the people is being suppressed.

[@TheGreatSnafoo]

Like NYC, San Francisco is also becoming a ghost town nothing but empty store fronts.

[@snowysnowyriver]

I remember 1967. It was a long time ago. 😢 If you're going to San Francisco Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair If you're going to San Francisco You're gonna meet some gentle people there For those who come to San Francisco Summertime will be a love-in there In the streets of San Francisco Gentle people with flowers in their hair

[@user-bv1zk7tg2r]

You would have to be insane to open a Restaurant in california now

[@billrhea]

Does anyone know when the Build back better starts? ANYONE!

[@jimmyday9536]

Build Back Better starts in Four More Years, pause. LOL.

[@patriciaanzelc5386]

When MAGA IS reelected

[@fernandoscrenci4874]

😂😆

[@tomjones5338]

Build back backwards you can see what's happening Democrats are greedy and stealing the states budget pocketing the money this Nancy Pelosi fault what has happened to San Francisco with Gavin Newsom at the helm expect California the whole state will be gone in 4 more years

[@7c8f9x]

NOT IN S.F OBVIOUSLY!

[@kev13nyc]

CLOOOOOOSSSSEEEEDDDDD NOWWWWWWWW…. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️….

[@johnlimpkin]

Sen Mike Lee from Utah has introduced a bill to abolish The Federal Reserve, This Is The Way !

[@GINZO4849]

Biden just let the Petro Dollar expire. Do you see the plan?

[@1Sparkmeister]

We used to hang out at the Cliff House back in the 70s when it was mostly for the locals. Then it got remodeled and turned into a tourist spot. Totally wrecked the place and all of Land's End. So sad

[@ulexite-tv]

Thank you, Leo, for documenting this. During the COVID lock-down, restaurants were hanging on by a thread, and when that ended, many owners spend a lifetime of savings to re-open, in hopes that things would improve. But other neighbourhood stores didn't make it -- and without a thriving neighbourhood, a restaurant is nothing, so local restaurants began to close. That left the fast food restaurants, which rely on drive-by and walk-by traffic, so the city went big into street (de)construction -- creating car-less streets and torn-up streets. To speed up the emptying, legislators put through the wage hike to $20.00 per hour for fast food restaurants, and since most of those are franchises, not corporate outlets, the owners cut hours, raised prices, or quit.Ten thousand jobs were wiped out in this cascade of falling dominos. But it's not over yet. The vandalism, tagging, street filth, and lost quality-of-life that follows is the last domino -- and Metal Leo shows it all. San Francisco dining -- GONE NOW.

[@st.andrew999]

I believe that the most important point that he made was safety. Too much crime. San Fran has become a lawless, dangerous, hellscape...

[@Rickster5176]

California - Where dreams go to die.

[@Kooliat]

All the leaves are brown- California dreamin

[@griffhall5049]

Clooooosed….Gone noooooow…..Fo leeeeeease…. Love it, keep up the good work.

[@LeoMetalTraveler]

Thank you! Will do! More to come!

[@MarkRVillano]

Hard to believe that the tax paying citizens and property owners of this city actually voted for people who literally promised to bring about exactly what we are seeing in this video.

[@poempadgett4664]

And rumor has it that GN may possibly be🏃‍♂️in place!?

[@1940limited]

Democrats vote against their own best interests. Go figure. But they "Got Trump." That's all that matters to the party of hate.

[@adolfdyversiti6517]

"The western leaders are psychopath and sociopath " Gonzalo Lira R.I.P It's highly possible, their voters too... Sorry.

[@sasapopadic384]

So, SNL was right on tsrget years ago...with Calafournians. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@siamajidi2761]

Capitalism fallen on its face! Enjoy

[@kal-el_keenan]

It’s crazy what’s happening in SF. I’m in Sacramento and I see a lot of empty commercial spaces as well.

[@panmaew]

I lived in San Francisco in the late 80's to 1991. I can assure you all that Leo has documented and shown us on this channel about the city makes every part of the city I fondly remember, The Ferry Building, The Embarcadero, The Union Square area, the shops and department stores lining along Market Street past the Powell Street cable car turntable, Mission Street, Geary Boulevard from downtown all the way past the Golden Gate Park, and likely countless several places feel like a dream. Can't believe it feels this bad to stay awake.

[@user-wh3fx3um9t]

😢😢😢 is the American economy this bad? I thought this is some sort of fake news?

[@patriciaanzelc5386]

The democrats are the elite and this is how they want it. Woke rewards!😢

[@ulexite-tv]

@@user-wh3fx3um9t No, it is not fake, Metal Leo has been documenting it for a long time. Look at his past videos of San Francisco, the East Bay, the South Bay, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and more. He is meticulous and accurate.

[@Darrylizer1]

@@user-wh3fx3um9t The West Coast is that bad. Texas, Florida and the East Coast are doing considerably better. Where I am you wouldn't know that a pandemic happened.

[@pilot3016]

I grew up in Sacramento. This entire region is a liberal wasteland. I retired and moved to the Coastal Redwoods. Nice going lefties, real nice indeed, from a Republican.

[@dohabandit]

This is Cloward and Piven, everyone needs to see this. I was born in Sacramento. NORCAL is turning into a meth head zone as well... This isn't the result of Capitalism as others have posted, this is the end result of Socialism and policies pushed by leftists designed to destroy America.

[@calpolyca]

@pilot3016 I always thought the coastal redwoods was more leftist than not? Or are there good areas where common sense people reside up there? California born and raised here, but tired of the BS I didn't vote for

[@TheUtuber999]

Thank your patron saint Ronald Reagan. He kicked all of this off.

[@pilot3016]

@TheUtuber999 I'm 73 and remember those years. Much has happened since then. Water usage and restraints screwing farmers. Gasoline taxes in the name of the environment. And the list goes on. If anyone thinks our environment is bad, go to Beijing, Manila, or Bangkok.

[@pilot3016]

@calpolyca It's still California but it's actually a cut above the rest of the state. You have to get "Way up North" to feel the difference. Way up.

[@rootdoc1997]

" The Lucky Penny has run out of luck" Lol 😂Epic!!!

[@LeoMetalTraveler]

😁🪙

[@TheItrucker]

Not many small business can say closed for 18 months while still having to pay rent and insurance.

[@lexxlars5762]

None

[@I_am_Kairos]

thank you for documenting the reset, as painful as it may be. the closures and destruction of property is accelerating and spreading.

[@suppylarue220]

all that will remain are the pigeons.

[@evangelinewandering9547]

Sad to see all those restaurants closed up. When you were at the seaside restaurant, I had exactly the same thought - imagine having dinner there, with that view. Not to mention the two cliff side restaurants - with that location they ought to be full. Thank you for the walk. 💐

[@LeoMetalTraveler]

Exactly

[@RaudelTorres-pc6ej]

wake up people of California and vote every democrat out office before they close every store !!!

[@comeoncents3288]

We do vote but the poles often close before we get back from the poling booth. Many more conservative people in California than media presets. Our votes are Gone Now! Trust me. I personally know people who are not citizens who have received a ballot to vote starting back in the 80s. This is the long game folks.

[@Mikefngarage]

@@comeoncents3288 I vote R and absentee....I work all over the state. By the land masses the Rs are dominant. But in the cities......Bra we are outnumbered. I am not sure about the Frauds. My brother does those signatures for new items and they check EVERY one....Verify citizenship and voter status. They may get a ballot but when its counted they throw that sucker out. All the big cities control this whole state. LA and Bay area.....huge lefties. They dont read ANY of the fine print on anything and believe everything that comes out of that Governors mouth.....Every lie.

[@genewellnapata445]

wake up yourself first. You still don't realize whatever you vote or not. They will "be voted" and sit on that chair anyway. This country is going to crash, and no one can save it, even Jesus himself, no doubt.

[@anonymousgirl799]

Too late for that. The damage has been done. This isn't a band aid problem. 🙄

[@genewellnapata445]

Actually, they don't need your vote. why those living people think they have more vote than dead?

[@Thafuface]

Man that's terrible. Either this is on purpose or our leadership is extremely dumb

[@tomjones5338]

Nancy Pelosi is to blame for the demise of San Francisco

[@keytothegate68]

It's not just 20$ /hr for Donald's workers. Something much bigger is rolling behind the hill !

[@AbandonedMaine]

If I ever come back for a visit, I can safely add this to my "abandoned" channel. I visit enough ghost towns and relics of businesses. Now this is becoming one.

[@christianalvarez7799]

I get so excited now whenever i see a For Lease sign.

[@CarsandCats]

I've heard people echoing Gavin Newsom and saying, "But the $20/hr. law is only for LARGE restaurant chains." Well, here is why that doesn't matter: If you have a small restaurant and DON'T pay $20/hr, your employees are going to go to someplace that does! Therefore, $20 is now the BASE WAGE for all restaurants or they will go under because of no staff.

[@garyballard179]

What they fail to understand also is that those "large chain restaurants" are primarily franchises; small business owners paying to use the famous name. So they have to pay for the franchise rights _and_ the $20 min wage. And, they're under contract with the brand and can't easily get out of it.

[@ulexite-tv]

That is truth -- exactly. And it spreads to other small businesses as well -- "Why should i work for your clothing boutique / book store / candy shop at minimum wage when i can get $20.00 per hour at any fast food outlet!"

[@enigmo20]

Newsome is full of Shit

[@shartles_mcgee]

In a city like San Francisco I imagine anything below $20 is poverty wage.

[@tampaps3ps38]

large restaurant chains are often franchises with small business owners who don't always have deep pockets. Allot of them have very slim margins.

[@Quad8track]

Amazing! Almost every restaurant you covered I used to go to all the time and I know the owners of 2 of them. I actually did have a date at that restaurant on the Embarcadero but it was under a different name before the Slanted Door. It was a very nice date too. I went to the original Slanted Door when it was on 9th Avenue in the Inner Sunset. The Lucky Penny owners are my old neighbors. They were smart enough to get out of the restaurant business all together. The Cliff House is shocking! Especially since they've undergone a multi-million dollar renovation within the last 20 years. I liked that KFC on Duboce & Guerrero. Conveniently located as I got off the Central Freeway, had free parking with spots large enough to fit my 70s Lincoln Continental, then take home up to Twin Peaks. Phuket Thai Restaurant really surprised me! They were one of the oldest and most successful Thai restaurants in San Francisco. I used to work at Embarcadero Center and I used that pharmacy next to McDonald's all the time. San Francisco is turning in to what happened to Detroit.

[@Quad8track]

@@user-iz3ve6dv3z The Slanted Door was on 9th Avenue just a few doors down from Le Video between Lincoln & Judah. It was there for about 2 years.

[@Quad8track]

@@user-iz3ve6dv3z Yes, Between Lincoln & Irving. Thanks for the correction. I do remember it but only dined there once. Owners were nice but the prices were a bit high for what it was. Now it's bugging me that I can't remember the name of the restaurant on The Embarcadero in that building before The Slanted Door moved in. I really like that place too.

[@bobbysands6923]

As shocking at this is to see a beautiful city like SF gone the way of the worst slums of America, it is even more shocking how fast it happened. This is was not this bad 5, 6 years ago. Maybe even two. GOOOOOONNNNEEEEE!!!!

[@Jana-om4bb]

Hi Frm UK, visited USA 96 and 2008, San Fran was my favourite city, just loved the ambience, was a beautiful city, SF and California being slowly ripped apart 😢, makes me want to cry, best wishes to all in the States, luv Frm 🇬🇧

[@NunyaByness]

Ditto. London used to be for Londoners. Now it’s…..not as cool.

[@williamnessanbaum7464]

My prediction: By June of 2026, seven of every ten buildings that are now vacant will be shelters. The will be dedicated exclusively to single, homeless and drug addicted men.

[@ChrisCarlin-is8wv]

I hope you are wrong. It’s a huge cost to transition from office to residency. Some engineers say it would be cheaper in some cases to just demolish and rebuild.

[@thomaswolf1771]

That's very optimistic of you. I'd predict worse. First abandoned, then looted, later burnt down. Finally: torn down. That's the way Detroit went. For now they seem to have enough paint to cover the decay. But "June of 2026" seems about right in your prediction...

[@nokateno]

Summer 2026 is the time that stands out in my mind, too.

[@lancepage1914]

That's exactly what will happen. It will turn into a homeless and asylum seeker shelter. Then they will come up with some dodgy scheme to make money from.

[@karnubawax]

That already happens. A lot of the really big mansions in San Francisco are live-in drug rehab facilities. They are the only people who can afford it.

[@7c8f9x]

I LIVED IN DALY CITY THE 1ST 20 YEARS OF MY LIFE, YOU COULDN'T PAY ME TO TAKE A VACATION THERE NOW, THANKS GAVIN.

[@patrickahaus6570]

Brought to us by. "Blue no matter who". Bye McDonald's your run is over in California.

[@gerarddeegan1164]

It looks like no mans land this is horrific😢😮

[@stevealexander3196]

CA workers went from $20/hr to ZERO/hr......another democrat success story!

[@jonnieinbangkok]

I know the fast food workers and the people who vote these minimum wage increases think businesses just gonna pay it! They just cut hours or replace workers with machines and the total wage cost remains the same. The only losers are the frontline workers 😂 😂 😂

[@canman5060]

$20 minimum wage translates into $22.50 for a appetizer and $48 for the basic main course.Who can afford it ??

[@travkatz]

I watch every minute of your posts,Leo, from the Republic of Panama. We left in 2020 in the height of the pandemic. I'm a native Angelino. I'm grateful that you're documenting this.

[@LeoMetalTraveler]

A lot has changed since 2020 and the change is accelerating south I’m glad you’re watching.🇵🇦

[@Leoncesarbr]

What companies survive in California today besides Hollywood films and drug trafficking ?

[@rootdoc1997]

Do not forget pornography, pedophilia, human trafficking and illegal immigration 🙂

[@chrisperry9002]

Only the companies that kick back 20% to the big guy. Mancy Pelousy.😮😮😮

[@jimmyday9536]

The only ones making money there are selling plywood, spray paint, and padlocks.

[@ivanalexis4284]

@@jimmyday9536 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@radiohobbyist13]

I'm sure this is helping the porn industry! 😅

[@alejandroharo3106]

Everything perfectly stated. Nothing else to say. I'm not going to return to SF. Sadly, there is no reason to visit any longer....

[@lexxlars5762]

Unless you want to take an open air Shiite on the street .

[@stilldisorder]

My best friend and I used to take BART into the city in our preteens and wander the city. I remember in high school spending weekend nights on Haight. Those days are long gone. It makes me sad.

[@Tranquility32]

There’s a note on the Slanted Door’s web site that San Fran is re-opening late 2024. Ummm, I don’t see how this is possible.

[@LeoMetalTraveler]

They clarified last month they are not re-opening

[@Tranquility32]

@@LeoMetalTraveler So sad. Thank you for all you do!

[@Tranquility32]

@@LeoMetalTraveler And the views are so beautiful there. Truly heartbreaking. Sending you best wishes!

[@LeoMetalTraveler]

Thank you!

[@MattParry-yl8su]

Moved to the east coast for school in 2015. People always ask if I plan on moving back to the bay area and are confused when I say no

[@realdealio1]

New drinking game: Everytime he says "Gone Now!!", you take a shot!

[@patriciaanzelc5386]

So drunk NOW!

[@nokateno]

I ain’t trying to die! Not yet lol

[@erikhaack4123]

😂😂😂😂😂😂gone now....salut!!!

[@erikhaack4123]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣gone now!!... salute!

[@seka1986]

GONE NOW!

[@michaelbaucom4019]

The minimum wage going too high, too many taxes and regulations, combined with the rents always being higher than nearly everywhere else in the country...and residue from the 2020 lockdowns(companies leaving/working from home increasing)...it had to happen

[@Tranquility32]

Hi. Yes. And we saw this coming from day 1 of forced lock downs. I always told everyone the consequential damages would be incalculable. And here we are. So sad.

[@JsWarrior]

​@@Tranquility32yes I said the same. Many people could not pay rent for their spaces during an over a year lockdown & not all businesses received PP loan to pay their rents. No 1 gave a shit that these poor people while others were allowed to work

[@kailua808]

@@JsWarrior yep, same thing happening right now where I live in Hawaii, I'm a commercial property manager and saw first hand the government sponsored bankruptcy of the small business owner. we made the bed, time to sleep

[@shartles_mcgee]

Minimum wage should have been adjusting for inflation and productivity like it used to. We're now decades behind on that.

[@anthonygermano9363]

Eating out is too damn expensive. Let them all close for all I care. Right down the street from my house is a restaurant at the corner of green st and grant Ave. A plate of spaghetti and meatballs will cost you 25.00. You have got to be kidding me. Forget about it!

[@rootdoc1997]

Hey buddy would love to see you check out the Wharf...If Hillstone's restaurant is closed there that would be the nail in the coffin. I remember eating at the Cliffhouse in the early 90s when I was in the Navy

[@LeoMetalTraveler]

The wharf is on the list!

[@kngkrl22]

Long time ago, San Francisco was the most beautiful city in the world. Now it is a third world hell hole. I am glad that I have left the city and California.

[@hankw999]

Sad, but Californians voted for decades for politicians that caused this

[@IAMBENNYBLANCO.]

yup..... it's all their fault

[@robvandrish2032]

@hankw999 the voting system is rigged. The vote counting machines pick the winners. No one voted for this. Globalist will pick up these properties for 5 cents on the dollar.

[@ElliotMarshall]

good luck with that

[@PollyAlice2000]

I was a little girl when we moved to CA in the sixties because both my parent’s jobs moved here. California was a paradise! It really was! You could see orange groves and nut trees from the freeways. San Francisco was the best place to visit and shop at Christmas. Ghirardelli Square was full of lighted decorations and Christmas trees! Fisherman’s Wharf was the place to go for a great seafood dinner. Visitors from around the world were seen carry bags of San Francisco Sourdough Bread. Movie theaters, museums, orchestras, operas, live theater- every kind of water sport along the beaches up and down the coast. California had so much going for it. Now, people, and their employers!, are leaving in droves. And the national news is pushing Gavin Newsom for President. Delusional.

[@josephhector2888]

USD is doom!! To see this from the UK, is heartbreaking.

[@RedSpiralHandTV]

Left California in 1991. Left the U.S. in 2022...

[@adolfdyversiti6517]

You can't left USA. The insanity and evilness follow you. The western world spreading the diseases....

[@CalNeva]

The new Democratic Party

[@DueceBigelow]

Thx for this! Not surprising this is kept out of media, glad i stumbled on your vids on tik.

[@Raazorred1]

Surprising that CA legislators didn’t investigate the Fast Food Business before the increased minimum wage. They typically make about 7% operating income. You increase ownership wage expenses by 20% and now they’re losing money. Pretty simple math.

[@schwenda3727]

“They know… They just don’t care!” -Batman; the Dark Knight Rises

[@Rickster5176]

California is - Gone Now!

[@bobdicker3118]

the only thing left is....drugs and crime.....but they did it to themselves.......

[@reginafromrio]

Very sad to see my beautiful city go downhill, but there are still so many beautiful wonders in SF.

[@user-qs7bs6cf6x]

Thank You for showing current situation. from Tokyo, Japan.

[@LeoMetalTraveler]

Welcome!

[@jimmyday9536]

Gone now! LOL. But the governors office says the state has actually CREATED jobs in the fast food industry by raising the minimum wages. I guess they mean jobs boarding up all those closed restaurants!

[@desolder75]

Anyone that believes anything coming out of greasy haired Newsom's office needs to have their head examined. The iron laws of economics dictate when a price of a good or service increases, the demand for that good or service (like minimum wage labor) MUST decrease. It's economic insanity to believe otherwise.

[@aspexpl]

I visited SF in 2004, I fondly remember the ferry building where I could buy some of the best food of the trip while watching the boats on the bay. I came back in 2019, hoping to find the same experience, but it was already on a declining trend. I see covid and subsequent bullshit took their toll, that's terrible.😢

[@suppylarue220]

all planned.

[@WillCulbertsonIT]

I remember many times in my youth going to restaurants that overlooked the Bay. Always a great experience. Sad to see what is has become.

[@omenoflaherty1294]

Come to San Fran for your sightseeing binge, Your best souvenirs: a belt and syringe!

[@suppylarue220]

but be careful where you step.

[@robertschlueter7249]

They can film the remake of “ The Omega Man “ there .

[@robm5583]

I live in Colorado explains the influx of thousands of people coming into our state are we next 😵

[@suppylarue220]

so true. the infiltrators are there.

[@michaelfreydberg4619]

It’s awful when the small grocery stores disappear. Had one in my neighborhood. Yes it was a little more money for things. I didn’t shop there all the time, but the convenience factor…

[@carlossantiago323]

I was watching somebody else and they were doing a segment in Oakland around East 12th it doesn't even look like a ghetto it looks apocalyptic I know you're busy man but you should make your way on through San Leandro Hayward and Fremont I know San leandro's probably going to s*** cuz it's right next to Oakland thanks for the video and stay safe out there brother much appreciated

[@carlossantiago323]

I don't know how far you go I know you been up to Sacramento you should try Richmond hilltop Mall I don't know what it looks like now or that part of the rich thank you for your reply 👌

[@nma2178]

Not only californians are losing jobs and businesses but most of all losing their children to public indoctrination schools. Hopefully their is a movement to pull their kids out of public schools and homeschool or do remote learning.