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"Two drink minimum" "18% gratuity on partys of 6 or more". Money making ploy or legally enforcable?

Many restaurants or clubs state such policies.  But can a patron be legally charged for drinks if he had none?  Or can a patron refuse to pay and automatically added gratuity?  

Posted - September 15, 2016

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  • 3907

    Hello w:

    The only time a two drink minimum would be be required is if you wanted a bar set up for a private party, or it's the cost of entry into a club. If you understood the policy, that's a contract.  In order to insure that its wait staff is compensated properly, they can demand an 18% gratuity on large party's or even individuals, if they so desire.  If you order, it's a contract.   Not only will you lose in civil court, in most jurisdictions, you can go to jail.  Defrauding an innkeeper is a misdemeanor.

    excon

      September 15, 2016 10:42 PM MDT
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  • 1615

      September 16, 2016 8:44 AM MDT
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