Restaurant regulars now have a new — extremely high-tech — way to pay for their meals. In July, Blackbird Labs, a hospitality tech company, announced the addition of a new payment platform on ...

DALLAS — Have you noticed an unexpected line item on your restaurant receipt lately? TouchBistro says service charges, also known as, “mandatory fees…sometimes referred to as junk fees ...

Christie Kainz, a 33-year-old behavioral therapist, has yet to successfully pick up the tab for her parents. The last time Kainz attempted to pay — she covertly slipped the server a credit card ...

These line items usually involve a percentage of the final check, but you may be left wondering what these “service charges” cover, why they’re appearing on bills so much more frequently now ...

Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman shares advice on managing restaurant bills with friends, including splitting the bill and setting expectations upfront. Learn how to navigate dining out with ...

They surveyed restaurant owners and found that 34% of them in Houston, 30% in Austin, and 26% of them in Dallas are now adding an extra charge to the check to help their bottom lines.