> ... supply and demand is still determined by how much patrons pay in total. If they charge more up front (along with everyone else), and just give a larger po

> ... supply and demand is still determined by how much patrons pay in total. If they charge more up front (along with everyone else), and just give a larger portion to workers, they'll still make the same amount of money. I don't think I agree with this. I believe it's a form of psychological manipulation where you get a foot in the door by offering lower upfront prices and then guilt people into paying more. Same reason why car dealerships try to sell you on a million add-ons.