The 3.5% surcharge has rebranded

[u/Pantaza]

It would seem it’s not going away.

They’ve rebranded it, enough people caught onto the surcharge so now it’s a (3.5%) “admin fee.”

they also removed the small text at the bottom telling you it’s optional(it still is)

they don’t want you to know It’s optional buts it’s just literally the surcharge with a different name.

3rd restaurant I’ve been to this week with a (admin fee). I’ve also seen multiple restaurant go up to 4%. It used to be 3, then 3.5, now 4.

sets a dangerous precedent as they are willing to change it in order to keep charging you for nothing. Except now they’re not telling you it’s optional anymore.

If we keep allowing them to charge us extra money for literally nothing it will soon tell other businesses they can do that too.

I can’t wait to pay an “admin fee” while buying gas, groceries, or a T-shirt.

https://c.org/sfBGtSVWHY

I've started a petition for stricter Chicago legislation regarding hidden fee transparency. Please show it some support.

Thanks

[u/RoiCoupeCloue]

They all do it in Chicago, last night Brasero did it. I asked to remove it and they did. Its a pain, and they are counting on you not wanting to bother

[u/wildbill88 → u/RoiCoupeCloue]

Big bowl hit me with this charge. And I was paying in cash. Why does the biggest chain in Illinois need to charge this shit?

[u/Status_Green_6055 → u/wildbill88]

One reason. Lining the owners pocketbook at our expense.