Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed SB 1524 into law, which clarifies language for restaurant pricing and transparency. While the bill doesn't ban service charges, it does require restaurants to clearly display mandatory fees and charges with an explanation of their purpose, on anyadvertisement,...
Restaurant defends 18% service charge A Vietnamese restaurant in California faced backlash on social media over an 18% automatic gratuity applied to tables with parties of one or more. CUPERTINO, Calif. - A Vietnamese restaurant in Cupertino faced backlash on social media over an 18% automatic...
At Bell’s, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Santa Barbara County’s Los Alamos, owners diligently tracked the progress of both state Senate bills and awaited final word before determining whether to remove their 20% service charge, which benefits all nonmanagerial ...
The article reports on the clarification of the application of sales and use taxes to tips and service charges in the restaurant, bar, and catering industries by the California State Board of Equalization. A special notice released in March 2009 noted that tips associated with taxable sales and...
3. How are service charges different? Some businesses will add a required “service charge” to a customer’s bill. Unlike with a traditional tip or gratuity, the customer has no choice but to pay this amount.16 In general, service charges are not considered tips. Employers can keep them...
Does CPK charge a monthly service fee for unused balances left on my Gift Card? Will you sell my information to other companies? I need a Gift Card today and I do not live near a California Pizza Kitchen restaurant. Where else can I find California Pizza Kitchen Gift Cards? How do I ...
know when the tip is already on the bill (which it typically won’t be), but you can also check yourself, as your bill will say “Gratuity” or “Service Charge” with an amount next to it. Additional tipping is not required if you see “Gratuity” or “Service Charge” on your ...
The California Junk Fee Law (as implemented by SB 478) is designed to prohibit businesses from advertising a price that’s lower than the total cost a customer ultimately pays. This means previously hidden fees, such as hotel resort fees, restaurant service charges, convenience fees on event ...
The innovative fare spotlights Southern California flavors and fresh, locally sourced ingredients—courtesy of Chef Alex Flores, executive chef of Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge. Dinner Offerings Begin your epicurean dinner experience with a selection of seasonal starters, then explore dishes that ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California's financially battered restaurants filed government claims Monday to recover more than $100 million in fees for liquor and health permits and tourism charges that they say were assessed even though their businesses were shu