Florida Imposes New Disclosure Requirements for Dining Charges at Club Food Service Operations

Short summary

Effective July 1, 2026, Florida requires all public food service establishments—including for-profit private clubs—to disclose automatic gratuities, service charges, and credit card surcharges on menus, websites, apps, and customer receipts. Member-owned nonprofit clubs may be exempt. Violations carry administrative fines up to $1,000 per offense, remedial education, and potential license suspension, though no private cause of action is created.

• •Florida mandates disclosure of service charges and surcharges on menus, digital ordering platforms, and receipts starting July 1, 2026
• •For-profit private clubs are covered; nonprofit fraternal organization clubs may be exempt
• •Violations result in fines up to $1,000 per offense plus possible license suspension; no private lawsuit right

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