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Why Restaurant Industry Credit Card Fees Are Eating Profits
Episode 48 of Restaurant Business with Fexingo digs into an overlooked cost squeezing independent operators: credit card processing fees. Lucas and Luna break down the typical 2 to 4 percent swipe fee on every transaction, reveal how a busy bistro can lose $50,000 a year just to Visa and Mastercard, and discuss why cash discounts and surcharging are gaining traction in 2026. They examine the legal landscape post-settlement, the rise of dual-pricing menus, and practical steps operators can take to reduce this hidden tax. The conversation also touches on interchange-plus pricing, the myth of…
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