Reported August 20, 2026 · Reddit
20%
0A customer in New York said a QR-code restaurant added a 20% gratuity by default and then presented another tip request. The post did not identify the restaurant.
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Other · New York, NY
New York restaurant added a 20% gratuity before asking for another tip
Location not identified · New York, NY
New York restaurant added a 20% gratuity before asking for another tip in New York, NY was reported to show 20%. The report is dated August 20, 2026.
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ReportedAugust 20, 2026
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