tipflation

One of the reasons why tipping has become a major topic of conversation is because of “tipflation”—the rapid increase in restaurants, stores, shops, supermarkets, cafes, airports and many other establishments implementing digital payment checkout systems that prompt customers to select the gratuity rate—sometimes exceeding 30%.

Tipflation: Americans Think Tipping Culture Is ‘Out Of Control’ And Workers Should Be Paid More Jack Kelly 2023