American diners across the nation may be bewildered by an unfamiliar charge at the bottom of the check—a“service charge,”tacked on with little explanation.
So, why are restaurants adding service charges amid rising prices?
You’ve probably noticed it’s a lot more expensive to go out to eat.
The post-covid world is still working try and get back to pre-pandemic economic output.
And the hospitality industry is no different.
An increasing number of restaurants have added service charges of up to 22%—or more—in recent years in to keep up with rising costs.
So, are these changes in the hospitality industry a byproduct of the coronavirus pandemic?
Priya Krishna, a food reporter with The New York Times joined us to discuss. #hospitality #restaurants #PriyaKrishna #veronicadudo #inflation #pandemic #economy #thenewyorktimes
