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Originally Posted by GP_Matt
I think the reason this fails is that tipping is an averaging game. Those who tip 20% subsidize those who tip 10%. When you put in mandatory 16% the people who tip 10% will stop going and those who tip 16% will save money but the restaurant has lower revenue.
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Will they, though? What does an average meal with a few drinks at Earl's cost pre-gratuity? Let's say $50. Is someone who normally tips 10% really going to take their business elsewhere if their final bill goes up by $3 from $55 to $58?