Read Matt Hetrick in the Washingtonian

Matt was thankful to have a chance to sit down with Jessica Sidman for her longform Washingtonian writeup on the current state of restaurant service fees post-Initiative 82. It’s an important topic that’s near and dear to us as it affects everyone we work with in DC. Click to read Matt’s thoughts and get some insight from DC operators about the challenges that come with the current confusing landscape about service charges.

Harmony’s blog has extensively covered I-82, how to use service charges and the important legal distinction between these added fees and tips, as well as some alternatives for operators worried about the threat of litigation in the current moment. Stay tuned for lots more, and thanks again to Jessica Sidman and the Washingtonian for the coverage on this pressing issue.