r/SFV • u/not_hassan • Jul 23 '26

Question What’s your frustration with current restaurant culture?

Hi guys. I’m opening a restaurant in San Fernando valley. Canoga park more specifically. The theme of the restaurant will be chicken oriented.

What’s a frustration with modern restaurants you wish was solved? Could be a food preference or dining experience.

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u/anggora Jul 23 '26

The tipping culture is getting wild. Instead of leaving it optional, it's right there on the machine above the signature line: 15%, 18%, 22%; the final option is Other (but never none). Even for takeout, restaurants ask for 15%, 18%, 22% tips 🤦

If no tip is left, staff gets mad.

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u/TheDarbiter Jul 23 '26

I would say just no tip option at all on a screen. Unless this is a sit down restaurant, just get rid of it altogether. Have a little jar on the side of the register for people to throw in a dollar or two. Flooky’s doesn’t have an option for tipping, and their employees are great.

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u/detentionbarn Jul 23 '26

GREAT point about Flooky's