- Restaurants in U.S. cities hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 are planning to add mandatory tips to customer checks.
- This initiative aims to ensure restaurant workers are compensated, as international visitors are often unfamiliar with America's tipping culture.
- In Atlanta, T's Brunch Bar will increase its automatic gratuity to 20 percent, while some Boston businesses propose a 20 percent mandatory tip.
- Restaurant associations, such as the Missouri Restaurant Association, are advising establishments in host cities like Kansas City to implement these mandatory tips during the tournament.
- While these mandatory tipping policies are expected to be temporary, there are concerns about potential consumer backlash from locals already facing financial pressures.
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