A co-author of Senate Bill 478 initially told Eater SF that the bill allows restaurant service fees so long as it is disclosed on menus. But in October, officials speaking on background indicated ...

Service charges are an add-on fee that is usually not the same as gratuity or a tip for service. Instead, it's a percentage or fixed amount that helps restaurants cover their operating costs.

A Michelin-rated restaurant in Orlando named AVA MediterrAegean adopted a mandatory 20% service charge that doesn't go directly to their employees.

Both restaurants add an automatic 20% service charge to all bills, with a disclaimer that it’s equitably distributed to employees. “They said that it was being distributed to the staff, that ...

The majority (76%) of restaurant leaders believed that expanding their retail or service offerings could unlock new revenue streams. Customers are on board with these expansions.

A South Florida legislator is throwing a spotlight on the controversial topic of restaurant service fees with a new house bill that could change the way diners tip at eateries. Filed in February ...

DENVER — When you see a service charge at a restaurant, where do you think that’s going?Employees are now taking legal action against a Denver restaurant group, claiming that 30% of an ...

DENVER — When you see a service charge at a restaurant, where do you think that’s going?Employees are now taking legal action against a Denver restaurant group, claiming that 30% of an ...