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I'm back in my office today and reviewed the receipt. You will see, the Kitchen Appreciation Charge is actually subject to sales tax. Taxing a surcharge seems, frankly, questionable.
And -- since most customers would tip on either the total or subtotal -- which includes the surcharge -- wouldn't the disparity in compensation be replicated -- bigger basis for tips for the FOH?
I'm back in my office today and reviewed the receipt. You will see, the Kitchen Appreciation Charge is actually subject to sales tax. Taxing a surcharge seems, frankly, questionable.
And -- since most customers would tip on either the total or subtotal -- which includes the surcharge -- wouldn't the disparity in compensation be replicated -- bigger basis for tips for the FOH?
I'm back in my office today and reviewed the receipt. You will see, the Kitchen Appreciation Charge is actually subject sales tax. Taxing a surcharge seems, frankly, questionable.
And -- since most customers would tip on either the total or subtotal -- which includes the surcharge -- wouldn't the disparity in compensation be replicated -- bigger basis for tips for the FOH?
