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New California law bans hidden restaurant fees. Will this end the tipping requirement for large groups?

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New California law bans hidden restaurant fees. Will this end the tipping requirement for large groups?

Starting July 1, a new California law will prohibit restaurants and other businesses from charging their customers “junk fees.” Senate Bill 478 will eliminate hidden fees on purchases across California, including those related to online sales such as concert tickets and food delivery. Restaurant surcharges will also be banned, according to the Attorney General’s Office. […]

Restaurants fight back against FTC’s crackdown on junk fees as guests shy away from new charges

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Restaurants fight back against FTC’s crackdown on junk fees as guests shy away from new charges

Restaurants are trying to avoid the crosshairs of the Biden administration. Lawmakers want to crack down on “junk fees,” but restaurants are trying to stay out of the fray. In recent years, surcharges or fees have become increasingly common on restaurant bills, covering everything from credit card processing to tips to “inflation.” According to the […]

California bill would force DoorDash and UberEats to disclose ‘hidden’ restaurant fees

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California bill would force DoorDash and UberEats to disclose ‘hidden’ restaurant fees

Online delivery services like DoorDash and UberEats charge restaurants fees that are hidden from customers and can drive up the cost of those deliveries. A California lawmaker has introduced a bill to make it easier for consumers to see exactly what delivery services are charging. However, the initiator of the bill has ties to scandal-plagued […]