Florida restaurants, show us your fees: State law cracks down on hidden dining surcharges

A Boca Raton diner’s surprise $30 in added fees is fueling debate as Florida’s new law requires restaurants to disclose all surcharges upfront.
By CBS12 · · 1 min read

A Boca Raton diner’s surprise $30 in added fees is fueling debate as Florida’s new law requires restaurants to disclose all surcharges upfront.
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