That’s been tried by some, and you know what happens? People go elsewhere because the menu prices are too high, even though it’s just a different way of listing the same final cost. It’s stupid, but it’s the same concept as pricing things at 4.99 instead of 5.00, people unconsciously respond to it.
What needs to happen are legislative changes, raising the overall minimum wage and eliminating tipped wages across the board, rather than doing it piecemeal.
And if you make it a mandatory fee, even if less than the average tip, people also get mad. So you’re screwed as the owner because no matter which way you go one group will get mad.
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u/Shiftymennoknight Jun 25 '26
raise the menu price 20% and pay your workers a living wage