"We, among others, tried to be innovative. We tried to go the ‘service charge inclusive’ route, automatically including 20% in every check." I wouldn't call th

"We, among others, tried to be innovative. We tried to go the ‘service charge inclusive’ route, automatically including 20% in every check." I wouldn't call that innovative. Innovative would be paying a fixed salaray which allows your staff to live in SF without relying on tips. Others have done it in the US too. In lots of countries the world over, tipping is a plus, not a requirement. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/15/dining/danny-meyer-restaurants-no-tips.html https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/15/dining/danny-meyer-restau...