Restaurants fight back against the FTC crackdown on ‘junk fees’ as diners balk at new charges
Lawmakers are targeting “junk fees,” but restaurants are trying to avoid getting involved. Surcharges for credit card processing, gratuities, and inflation have become more common on restaurant bills. Last year, 15% of restaurant owners added these fees due to rising costs. Critics argue that these fees can surprise customers and increase their bills unexpectedly. The Biden administration is pushing to ban hidden and misleading fees … Continue reading Restaurants fight back against the FTC crackdown on ‘junk fees’ as diners balk at new charges
