Each of them has instead implemented what is known as a "hospitality included" fee -- essentially an enforced gratuity, usually set at 18 per cent of the bill.

The Good Samaritans left the tip just before Houston imposed new social distancing measures on restaurants due to the novel coronavirus.

Diners at restaurants often only think about the price in terms of the food served. But, as Andrea Montgomery writes, much more happens behind the scenes that deserves compensation.

"In and around 18 per cent right now is the number that we typically see for good service. That is a pretty major increase over the last decade."

Currently, there is very little legislation governing what can happen to tips. They're not considered wages so there are no employment standards rules.

The server at a Texas restaurant who said a customer called him a terrorist admitted Monday that he made up the story.

A server at a steakhouse in Texas received a shocking surprise when he picked up the bill receipt for his table only to find a hateful and racist remark written on it by a customer.

Data by payments startup Square provides hard evidence of tipping habits across the country.

With the rise of pre-calculated tipping options, consumers are prompted to pay gratuity in unfamiliar circumstances. Options in the 20-25-30 per cent range pop up with increasing frequency.

Have you ever left no tip for a waiter or waitress who provided bad service? It turns out one out of three British Columbians has.