- Policy decisions concerning tariffs and economic investment related to Jay's economic revival.
- A tariff plan caused market tanking, impacting companies including CSW and Shoe Carnival.
- Trump's tariff plan caused market tanking, impacting Dick's Sporting Goods.
- DiN owns the Applebee banner, and the company is facing market issues stemming from Trump's tariff plan.
Applebee's Tipping Practices Under Scrutiny Following Fox News Report
What happened
A customer raised questions about tipping practices at Applebee's after noticing the suggested gratuity was higher than expected. The issue arose because the kiosk calculated the suggested tip on the after-tax total, rather than the pre-tax subtotal. Robert Mahon, a managing partner of Mahon Hospitality Group, commented that restaurants generally control how payment systems calculate suggested gratuities and believes tips should be based on the pre-tax amount.
From nypost.com
Why it matters
The report highlights operational concerns regarding how restaurant payment systems handle gratuity calculations. Dine Brands Global, which owns Applebee's, is already facing market issues related to Trump's tariff plan. This incident adds to the public discussion about payment transparency in the restaurant industry.
Dine Brands Global owns the Applebee banner and is facing market issues stemming from Trump's tariff plan, which has also impacted Dick's Sporting Goods.
From nypost.com
Who's involved
- Dine Brands GlobalOwner of the Applebee brand
- Fox NewsNews channel that published the report
- HallerWaitress employed at Applebee's
- Toast, Inc.Provider of cloud-based restaurant software
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Dine Brands Global
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Fox News
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