Restaurant surcharge stirs up controversy: 'Business owner should be embarrassed'

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An extra fee added to a check at a restaurant left one diner shocked and fired up people on the internet, too.

A Georgia man shared a photo of his receipt to Instagram Threads, asking, "WTF is a living wage fee?" following dinner in mid-June.

On the bill was a $13 Reuben sandwich, a $12 burger, two sides of fries for $4 each and an 18% "living wage fee" that tacked on an additional $5.94 — bringing his total, with $1.81 in tax, to $40.75.


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Restaurant surcharge stirs up controversy: 'Business owner should be embarrassed'
A viral post about a restaurant's 18% "living wage fee" divides the internet and sparks debate over it being an alternative to tipping or an inappropriate burden.
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I would probably would not leave a tip then.

[Kalisspera]

We had a similar situation pop up locally, and it really made me think about how transparency plays into customer trust. On a trip last month, I noticed a few devonport restaurants listing all charges up front, no surprises. It felt way more respectful, and honestly, I’d go back just for that alone. Makes you wonder why some places complicate it with hidden fees.