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In response to "I might if it was a larger group. really, I know it's not that big a thing - see, also, "slightly irrational." ;) - " by b.

google tells me this kind of thing is increasingly common at foodie-type places around the country. some people have nicknamed it "cheap employer

Posted by b. (aka starrynit) Jan 17 '17, 15:44

fee" and the like; and, as of this year, it's showing up in san diego a lot after there was an increase in minimum wage. instead of showing raised menu prices, they take that onto the total.

link. (www.sandiegouniontribune.com)

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I'd be down if I thought that 3% was going toward the workers--it's just another way for them to pad their profits -- nm - Flavorize Jan 17, 16:11
Hipster tax? I support it! -- nm - Baron Zero C Jan 17, 16:02
I figured. And it strikes me as a more of a political statement than anything because of that. - pmb Jan 17, 15:49 4
- for the city I'm talking about had a modest raise recentishly but more are ahead in the next few years. I wonder how far the restaurant will go with - b. Jan 17, 16:16 3
  - It would make me go elsewhere. The other part of it is that it's almost fraudulent in the sense that it implies that they are required to collect - pmb Jan 17, 16:35 1
    - I feel similarly, obviously. I passed along my feelings to the person I helped, and there wasn't concern. my part is done... -- (edited) - b. Jan 17, 17:01
  - make sure the city knows they are charging the 3%. the owners may not be declaring it correctly if at all on thier taxes -- nm - Peglegpete Jan 17, 16:28

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google tells me this kind of thing is increasingly common at foodie-type places around the country. some people have nicknamed it "cheap employer

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