The cost of the meal is clearly printed on the menu. This cost includes the meal preparation and delivery to my table.
A “Gratuity” is a gift that a patron of the resturant may, or may not, give the waiter for exemplary service, attention to the diner’s needs, suggestions and services rendered. A “Gratuity” is not required, the only payment required is the cost of the meal and applicable taxes - again, clearly printed on the menu.
I’d call this Kidnapping - being held hostage, against your will, for money is generally considered kidnapping.
The 17% gratuity charge for a party of five or more is also posted clearly on the menu.
If they didn’t want to pay it, they could have left and gone to another restaurant.
The cost of the meal is clearly printed on the menu. This cost includes the meal preparation and delivery to my table.
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I’d call this Kidnapping - being held hostage, against your will, for money is generally considered kidnapping.
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And if the menu clearly states that a certain percentage will be added for groups over a particular number, and you are at that threshold, do you still contend that it is kidnapping?
Or is it simple theft on the part of the patrons?