Average restaurant tips fall to 19.3%, linked to rising food costs and new tipping practices.

Americans are tipping less at restaurants, with the average tip dropping to 19.3% in the latest quarter, according to Toast. This decline is linked to rising food prices and increased prompts for tips in places where they were not traditionally expected. The trend challenges restaurants, already facing higher costs for ingredients and labor, as frustrated diners deal with higher bills. Some establishments have added mandatory service fees, further impacting tipping behavior.

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