Dan Walters | California restaurants shouldn’t be shocked law banning ‘junk fees’ applies to them

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Dan Walters | California restaurants shouldn’t be shocked law banning ‘junk fees’ applies to them

In summary California restaurant operators are apparently shocked that a new law prohibiting so-called “junk fees” will apply to their industry, saying it will adversely affect their businesses. Last Friday, a friend and I met at a chain restaurant in Sacramento for our customary weekly lunch. Both of us ordered $16 plates of Mexican food. When the bill came, it totaled a bit over $36, including taxes and a $1.28 “surcharge.” We gave the serve…