4 days ago · Australia's tipping culture is in the spotlight, following reports more businesses are adding automatic tips to diners' bills in response to rising operating costs.

2 days ago · Australian restaurants facing a mounting cost-of-doing-business crisis are turning to automatic service charges as a way to shore up revenue. The practice is legal under …

Dec 10, 2025 · No-tip restaurants are starting to rethink how they pay people, and some of the experiments are actually sticking. In San Francisco, automatic service charges are replacing …

More restaurants are implementing automatic service charges to simplify tipping structures, especially in full-service and fine dining establishments. These charges ensure fair wages for …

Dec 16, 2025 · Perhaps it’s no surprise that 40 percent of Gen Xers and 46 percent of boomers say they think tipping culture in the U.S. has spiraled out of control, a 2024 Bankrate survey …

Nov 9, 2023 · Restaurants have imposed automatic service charges for years, but they typically did so only on larger parties. In recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, more …

Mar 3, 2025 · Many restaurants now add automatic gratuities to your bill. This practice of mandatory service charges sparks debate among diners and staff alike. Our guide dives into …