Restaurant surcharge stirs up controversy: 'Business owner should be embarrassed'
Fox News
A restaurant has added an 18% "living wage fee" to its bills, igniting controversy over pay practices, tipping culture and whether transparency is the best approach.
"Guests should feel they're receiving value. Underpricing menu items and then adding a service charge or percentage on top can leave them feeling misled or cheated." "I don't care where the money goes." Deirdre Bardolf is a lifestyle writer with Fox News Digital.
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.
Americans across all age groups are booking dinner reservations earlier, with 53% of Gen Z and 51% of millennials preferring 5 and 5:30 p.m. time slots over late-night dining, research shows.
Washington University researchers found that obesity accelerated Alzheimer's blood biomarkers by 95% over five years compared to non-obese individuals in a new study.
Green Bank Observatory's Quiet Zone in West Virginia introduces WiFi for the first time, allowing 2.4GHz networks near the world's largest radio telescope.
The University of Utah launches The Dignity Index program costing $400,000 annually to rate political and social disagreement statements on an eight-point scale.
Swiss scientists at ETH Zurich develop a grain-sized robot that surgeons control with magnets to deliver drugs precisely through blood vessels.
ICE detained Harvard Law School professor Carlos Portugal Gouvêa, a Brazilian national accused of firing a BB gun outside a Boston synagogue.
Colorado school districts reached a settlement allowing enforcement of rules protecting girls sports from transgender athletes in a landmark legal case.
New research shows that maintaining a consistent bedtime could help lower blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risk, even without sleeping longer hours.
U.S. officials strongly advise Americans to depart Venezuela immediately due to violent crime, terrorist groups and risk of detention without due process.
Four smart wellness products this holiday season — cozy robes, hydration bottles, sunrise alarm clocks and relaxation candles — can help friends and family enjoy a white Christmas.
University of Oklahoma student Samantha Fulnecky received zero after expressing Christian views in essay on gender norms, prompting discrimination complaint and congressional response.
Experts recommend seasonal produce, quality proteins, omega-3 rich foods and minimally processed ingredients for long-term health and improved mood over restrictive eating.
University of New South Wales research finds that social frailty increases dementia risk by 47% in adults over 70, naming low social contact and financial satisfaction as key factors.