CouponCabin · research
Survey examines post-COVID dining and tipping habits
The survey looks at pickup tipping, tip fatigue, and how diners respond to surcharges.
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More tipping news
Earlier coverage about tip prompts, tip creep, service charges, and the rules around them. We link to the original publisher.
Secret NYC · tipflation
'It's Becoming Ridiculous': After Years of 'Tipflation,' New Yorkers Are Embracing This New Tipping Trend in 2026
Read it ↗Restaurant Dive · research
Survey: 35% of diners are cutting back on restaurant tips
A Popmenu survey found that some consumers are pulling back amid inflation and tipping fatigue.
Read it ↗money.com · tipflation
Is 'Tipflation' Finally Over? More Than 40% of People Say They've Cut Back on Tips
Read it ↗Orlando Weekly · rules fees
Poverty or prosperity? Ford’s Garage service charge and 1-cent pay for Orlando servers sparks outcry
Read it ↗Money · research
Is tipflation finally over?
Survey data suggests some customers are reducing how often or how much they tip.
Read it ↗NewsNation · research
American tipping culture finally reaches a breaking point, survey shows
Read it ↗The State News · tipflation
'Tipflation' a drain on students' wallets
Read it ↗MLive.com · tipflation
Starbucks system change may put more tipping pressure on customers
Read it ↗Fox News · weird prompts
Starbucks to prompt more tipping on card payments, fueling 'tip creep' backlash
Read it ↗LiveNOW from FOX · tipflation
Is tipping fatigue real? New report reveals highest (and lowest) tipping states
Read it ↗People.com · weird prompts
Bride Shocked When She's Asked for a Tip at Wedding Dress Boutique: 'Did Not Know That Was a Thing'
Read it ↗The Mary Sue · weird prompts
Toronto woman goes wedding dress shopping. Then she ‘says yes to the dress’, and is asked to tip 20% on top of the hefty price tag: ‘Tip would be $800’
Read it ↗Moneycontrol.com · rules fees
Vikrant Massey calls out ‘Illegal’ restaurant service charge, deletes story later
Read it ↗Travel + Leisure · tipflation
What Travelers Need to Know About Tipping in Europe, From Restaurants to Hotels and Taxis Across 10 Countries
Read it ↗Snopes.com · rules fees
Image allegedly shows restaurant receipt with service charge, no 'optional tip.' Is it real?
Read it ↗Toronto Star · tipflation
Has ‘tip creep’ gone too far? Here’s what Canadians think
Read it ↗The Setonian · tipflation
Students empty their pockets about whether they buy into tipping culture
Read it ↗CityNews Toronto · research
Survey finds most Canadians want to abolish tipping culture
A national survey found broad frustration with digital prompts, rising suggestions, and tax confusion.
Read it ↗National Geographic · tipflation