Tipped Off: Gratuity, Unions & The Bottom Line

From Kitchen to C-Suite™ · Aug 30, 2026 · 50m · transcript

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Tipped Off – Gratuity, Unions & The Bottom Line

From $2.13 subminimum wages to digital "tip creep" at the register, America’s gratuity system is facing its biggest pressure test in decades.

In our latest episode of From Kitchen to C-Suite, we break down:

⚡ The economics of the federal tip credit system

⚡ Labor unions fighting for "One Fair Wage"

⚡ Consumer tip fatigue vs. operator profit margins

⚡ Alternative models: mandatory service charges & non-traditional tip pools

"We look forward to having you join us for our next episode of 'From Kitchen to C-Suite,' where we will…