California diners tipped less than most Americans in early 2026, with the nation's lowest overall tip rate at 17.3%, a new report found.

The waitstaff in restaurants should be aware: Patrons are less generous with tips over the weekend. That is the finding of a recent study that analyzed 68 million credit-card transactions at 47 ...

Have you ever hesitated at the register, uncomfortable as an employee watched you choose a tip? It's not just you. The rise of digital tipping systems -- from point-of-sale devices held by employees ...

Despite widespread fatigue over tipping prompts, Americans still tend to be generous when dining out at restaurants. A recent study of more than 1,000 consumers found that 34% of restaurant-goers ...

More than 2 of every 5 Americans think tipping should be banned, and 20% tip less when they’re shown a tip suggestion screen, according to a new study. More than two of every five Americans think the ...

Have you ever hesitated at the register, uncomfortable as an employee watched you choose a tip? It's not just you. The rise of digital tipping systems—from point-of-sale devices held by employees to ...

With the rapid rise of tipping culture post-pandemic, consumers face more opportunities to tip for a wider range of services than ever before, a trend also referred to as "tip creep." But recent ...