{"id":11014,"date":"2023-10-29T21:15:45","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T01:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lawyer.com\/?p=11014"},"modified":"2023-10-29T21:15:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T01:15:45","slug":"serving-up-surcharges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lawyer.com\/index.php\/serving-up-surcharges\/","title":{"rendered":"Serving Up Surcharges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At a restaurant in Georgia, tolerance for children is not part of the menu.\u00a0 The parents of even well-behaved children may be forced to pay an undefined surcharge, categorized as a fee \u201cfor adults unable to parent.\u201d\u00a0 This business practice has raised questions about how far restaurants or other service-driven businesses may go to tack on outrageous or unjustified costs, and whether this policy violates the rights of consumers.\u00a0 Some view this policy as subjective and a way to trick patrons into paying for more than what they ordered. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

While some patrons have expressed natural disgust with this business practice, others have articulated a level of understanding that restaurant owners should maintain the right to run their businesses as they see fit.\u00a0 Although the parenting stipulation that is advertised is subject to interpretation, additional<\/a> surcharges listed on the menu are more concrete and may be perceived as potential consequences for activities that are frowned upon.\u00a0 For example, a 3.5% increase may be expected for bills paid by credit card, a $3 upcharge<\/a> may be applied if food is shared, and an 18% tip may be automatically included in the bill for large groups, those who are asking to split the check, and birthday parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The one price that is not necessarily clear is the surcharge for poor parenting.\u00a0 In addition, the definition of what constitutes proper parental supervision is not advertised and is instead left to the discretion of the staff or owner.\u00a0 One former customer commented on her experience, noting that she was proud of how well-behaved her children were at the restaurant.\u00a0 However, she was shocked when the owner approached her table to complain that her children were too loud.\u00a0 He threatened to add a $50 charge.\u00a0 This practice may leave customers to consider if a surprise cost of subjective judgment impedes their rights as patrons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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