Posted 2/21/2024, 3:15:00 PM
California Bans Restaurant 'Junk Fees', Owners Warn of Higher Prices and Closures
- New California law bans "junk fees" and "hidden required fees", taking effect July 1, impacting restaurants and food delivery services
- Restaurant owners warn price hikes coming to menus to comply, with some saying prices may rise 20-30%
- Owners argue law will further hurt struggling restaurant industry in California already facing thin margins
- Increased costs include healthcare, sick pay, paid family leave that customers aren't aware restaurants pay
- Some predict more restaurant closures from law, frustrating owners over lack of clarity on how to implement