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Service fees have become a point of contention for diners, food workers and restaurant owners. In June, former servers at Jon & Vinny’s, a popular Italian American restaurant, filed a class ...
An L.A. restaurant is imposing a 'security charge' on its bill, but that might change soon — a new state law bans unadvertised service fees.
May 15, 2024 at 8:00 AM. Starting July 1, a new California law will prohibit restaurants and other businesses from charging customers “junk” fees. Senate Bill 478 will eliminate hidden charges...
Service charges are mandatory payments, typically added by caterers and banqueters. A service charge is not to be confused with a tip or gratuity which is optional and at the discretion of the customer. Restaurants commonly add it to checks for large parties.
A cover charge is an entrance fee sometimes charged at bars, nightclubs, or restaurants. The American Heritage Dictionary defines it as a "fixed amount added to the bill at a nightclub or restaurant for entertainment or service."
In 2023, for example, the National Restaurant Association reported that 13% of fast-food restaurants and 15% of restaurants overall had implemented service surcharges for their guests.
A resort fee, also called a facility fee, a destination fee, an amenity fee, an urban fee, or a resort charge, or a hidden hotel booking fee is an additional fee that a guest is charged by an accommodation provider, usually calculated on a per day basis, in addition to a base room rate.
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A class-action lawsuit filed against the restaurant group that owns Jon & Vinny's has started a larger conversation on the ethics of service fees and tipping. L.A. Times readers share their...
A service fee, service charge, or surcharge is a fee added to a customer's bill. The purpose of a service charge often depends on the nature of the product and corresponding service provided. Examples of why this fee is charged are: travel time expenses, truck rental fees, liability and workers' compensation insurance fees, and planning fees.