World Cup Fixture: Host City Restaurants Take Action as Tipping Dries Up

In a move reminiscent of a last-minute substitution, restaurant owners in World Cup host cities are scrambling to avoid a financial own goal. With fans flooding in for group stage fixtures, many owners feared that packed schedules and cultural differences would lead to fewer tips. So they've taken matters into their own hands, introducing automatic service charges or adjusting menu prices to cover gratuities. It's a tactical change that could reshape hospitality during major tournaments. Owners...