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flag A New Orleans restaurant sparks outrage by adding a hidden 2% fee for kitchen staff, fueling debate over tipping transparency and fairness.

flag A New Orleans restaurant faces backlash for imposing a mandatory 2% "Kitchen Appreciation Surcharge" on bills without clear prior notice, sparking debate over transparency and tipping ethics. flag The fee, intended to compensate kitchen staff, has upset diners who view it as a hidden cost undermining voluntary tipping. flag While automatic gratuities are legal and treated as wages by the IRS, many restaurants fail to disclose them upfront, leading to confusion and disputes. flag Critics argue that restaurants should raise staff wages instead of passing costs to customers, and emphasize the need for clearer communication about how money is distributed. flag The controversy reflects broader concerns about fairness, trust, and the future of tipping in the restaurant industry.

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