I’d rather them just increase the prices I see on the menu instead of unexpected charges at the end. I should be able to calculate what my bill will be based on what I order on the menu.
Only reason I can think of to have a “mandatory service fee” that might make sense is if the place has live entertainment and you’re just a sitting there only ordering the free water.
What’s the practical difference between a “mandatory service fee” and a price increase?
I’d rather them just increase the prices I see on the menu instead of unexpected charges at the end. I should be able to calculate what my bill will be based on what I order on the menu.
Only reason I can think of to have a “mandatory service fee” that might make sense is if the place has live entertainment and you’re just a sitting there only ordering the free water.
Whether you see it on the menu or the bill.
You probably still pay the service fee even if you only had water to drink and didn’t buy food.