Tampa Restaurant’s 3% Surcharge Sparks Debate

A Tampa restaurant called RO sparked a buzz after quietly adding a 3% surcharge to bills — no warning on the menu. As customers noticed they were the only spot in the area doing this, the controversy grew louder. Enter Florida’s new law SB 606, which mandates restaurants charge these fees transparently — right on the menu or website — starting next week. Critics say fees should be baked into the price upfront, while the restaurant group calls it a “venue fee.” With no official statement from management or the owner group, the situation remains murky — but it’s a clear sign of a bigger trend: restaurants adding hidden fees, and lawmakers are stepping in to force honesty at the checkout. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a4e7eace6817db65