A former staff member at a recently shuttered restaurant in California is warning consumers that paying nebulous, mandated add-ons which eateries often claim give their non-tipped teams a more livable wage, or access to better healthcare might amount to little more than a "facade."
A Vietnamese restaurant in California was put on blast when a customer shared a photo of their receipt which included an automatic, 18% service charge "for parties of one or larger."
A receipt showing an 18% surcharge at a Vietnamese restaurant in California prompted backlash online as several users were left confused or shocked by the fee.
A California restaurant has sparked controversy after it was revealed that all of their customers receive an 18% service charge - even for parties of one.