To Tip or Skip? Consumers Say They’ve Had Enough

While Americans love to reward good service, many are having second thoughts about the barrage of tip requests on practically everything. Restaurant technology platform Popmenu says 40% of consumers are tipping less in 2026 than in 2025 because of tipping fatigue, tighter budgets and rising prices.

While Americans love to reward good service, many are having second thoughts about the barrage of tip requests on practically everything. Restaurant technology platform Popmenu says 40% of consumers are tipping less in 2026 than in 2025 because of tipping fatigue, tighter budgets and rising prices.