tipping culture

California says restaurants must bake all of their add-on fees into menu prices

As a consumer, I have always been frustrated with the deceptive practices of businesses that add on fees after the fact. The recent California law requiring restaurants to bake all of their add-on fees into menu prices is a welcome change in my opinion. The idea that the price you see is the price you pay seems like common sense to me. I have always felt blindsided by additional charges for things like service fees, healthcare surcharges, or gratuity that are not clearly stated upfront.

The fact that this law applies to a wide range of businesses beyond just restaurants is even more reason to celebrate.… Continue reading