These days, restaurant bills are more confusing than ever. Even as an employment attorney in the hospitality industry, I often find myself scratching my head at the various additional service charges, ...

Restaurants and hotels in the hospitality industry often add an automatic service charge to customers’ bills. As we close out the year and head into 2026, businesses in the hospitality industry may ...

You order two mains, a bottle of wine and finish with dessert at a central London restaurant. The food is excellent, the service smooth – then comes the bill. Below the total, you spot something ...

Don’t Miss a Moment. Join 30,000 locals who stay current on Orlando news, culture, and events. Get our free daily newsletter. Restaurant lobbyist Samantha Padgett says restaurants are struggling to ...

Princess Cruises has been accused of “nickel and diming” passengers after raising its onboard gratuities and service charges. The service charge on onboard extras — including drinks and specialty ...

Gordon Ramsay is adding service charges as high as 20pc to diners’ bills under an American-style tipping culture creeping ...

The bill has garnered support from many within the restaurant industry, though some have criticized it for incentivizing restaurant service charges. Service charges are everywhere, so the D.C.

'Tipping is out of control.' ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Florida lawmaker’s proposal to crack down on automatic gratuity and service charges at restaurants is now part of a bill going through the State House. HB 535 passed its first ...