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Miami’s Choices Cafe Locations Putting An End To Tipping

Several members of the Choices Cafe team (Photo: Choices)

By Hannah SentenacMiamiNewTimes, SouthFloridaReporter.com, Dec. 14, 2015 – To most Europeans, America is “that annoying country where customers have to subsidize employee wages” — i.e. where bars and restaurants pay low wages and expect customers to make up the difference.

n recent years, however, a progressive national movement dedicated to eliminating the practice has gained momentum. With restaurateur Danny Meyer, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), leading the way, the effort is dubbed #HospitalityIncluded, and it’s all about making sure employees get fair, living wages instead of relying on tips.

Now, Choices Organic Cafe is following Danny’s lead. The popular vegan spot, which boasts three locations, is opting out of tipping. The choice was an ethical one for the well-being of employees, says Lori Zito, Choices president

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