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In 2023 , 15% of restaurant owners added surcharges or fees to checks because of higher costs.
The Federal Trade Commission is expected to publish a rule banning businesses from "charging hidden and misleading fees" Restaurant operators say fees keep menu prices lower, improve employee compensation and are better for customers.
Opponents say fees may surprise customers, hoodwinking them into paying more for meals.
Massachusetts law forbids sharing servers' tips with kitchen workers.
California law excludes bars and restaurants from having to list mandatory fees that they charge customers.
National Restaurant Association says getting rid of fees will lead to customer confusion, higher prices, less transparency.
The trade group estimates that the cost for new menus alone would reach $ 4,800 per restaurant.
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