You certainly can ... many people do just that all the time. Some restaurants automatically add a certain percentage gratuity for parties of eight or more.
Yes, a business can legally add gratuity to your check as long as it is clearly stated in the menu or disclosed to you before you place your order. This is common for large parties or groups to ensure proper compensation for the service staff.
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No you can not, some restaurants have a tip-gratuity printed out on the bill stating how much to tip based on 10% to 30%.
I don't think it is legally limited, so it is up to the restaurant to make its own rules. Read the menu and see how much it charges, maybe it makes no specific charge.
It is legal to add gratuity to a bill. It should be a separate line item and the practice can usually be found in fine print on the menu or the hotel rules. That is why it is important to carefully read the bill. Most waiters are not going to call your attention to it being there hoping you will add even more to the tips.
First, make sure it's not the restaurant's policy to add a gratuity for a certain party size or cost of meal. Then, immediately dispute the charge with your credit card company so you can have it removed. Then you can either call and complain to the restaurant manager or file a police report in the jurisdiction of the restaurant's location. The crime could be considered a petit theft or a felony credit card theft charge.
You should check the contract. It probably specifies in there that they will add the gratuity.
most places figure in a 18% gratuity to your final bill
No, beacuse that is will be using the person's credit card without their permission. That is considered credit card fraud.
You legally, cannot.
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