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I've encountered several cash-only restaurants over the years. Some in NYC and even a few in my area. The local one that stands out in my mind is a combination
by Chirael 8y ago
I've encountered several cash-only restaurants over the years. Some in NYC and even a few in my area. The local one that stands out in my mind is a combination of the restaurant being extremely good and reasonably priced, so there's always a long waiting line. There's also the "cash discount", which my dry cleaner offers. And I can't tell you how many house contractors will charge less (sometimes substantially less) if you pay them in cash.
- occamrazor 8y agoDon’t know about NYC, in other places (eg. Italy) cash payment is attractive to the stores because it can remain hidden to taxation. Restaurants particularly like cash because of two reasons: 1. Food is perishable, it’s easier to justify discrepancies between food bought and revenue. 2. They often pay workers under the table.
- dingaling 8y agoI once naively asked why so many ice-cream vans were based in the UK council housing estate where I grew up. It was pointed it out that it was the perfect tax-free income mechanism; no vendor certification or registration, no fixed property, minimal ingredients, cash transactions...