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'What you see is what you pay' -why some US restaurants are banning tips

Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

BBC News24 Aug 2026, 11:04 pmUpdated 1d ago1 min readAmericasAmericas

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'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips

Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

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Source: BBC News. Published 24 Aug 2026, 11:04 pm.

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