Restaurants in Florida
New fee rules, $15 wages. Keep checkout simple.
SB 606 fee-disclosure rules began July 1, 2026, and the minimum hit $15 on September 30. Our ordering adds nothing to the bill.
- 39,216restaurants in Florida
- 18,200sit-down (full-service)
- 17restaurants per 10,000 people
- #35of 51 by number of restaurants
What Florida owners are up against
The pressures, and how we take them off you.
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Fees must be disclosed upfront
SB 606: service charges, auto-gratuities, card surcharges and delivery fees must show amount and purpose on menus, websites and apps, since July 1, 2026.
Source · 2026-07
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Labour costs keep rising
Florida's minimum wage is $15.00 and the tipped cash wage $11.98. Every staff hour spent answering phones costs more.
Source · 2026-11-05
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Fewer Canadian visitors
Canadian return trips from the US fell 25.4% in 2025 (Statistics Canada). Florida places that relied on them need locals ordering more often.
Source · 2026-01
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Law watch
What’s changing for Florida restaurants.
SB 606 operations charges (s. 509.214)
Doesn't ban fees but requires amount, purpose and separate itemizing; enforced by DBPR.
From 2026-07-01 · Source
Amendment 2 (2020) final step
Minimum reached $15.00 on September 30, 2026; tipped cash wage $11.98.
From 2026-09-30 · Source
Wages in 2026
Minimum wage $15.00; tipped minimum $11.98. Maya answering the phone frees paid hours for cooking and serving.
For information only, not legal advice. Check the source for your city.
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Does WhatsTable work for restaurants in Florida?
Yes. WhatsTable works for any restaurant on Clover, in any cuisine, anywhere in Florida. We set it up with you on a call.
What is the minimum wage for restaurant staff in Florida in 2026?
The state minimum wage is $15.00 and the tipped minimum is $11.98. Some cities set higher rates. Check the official source for your city.
What does it cost?
There is no monthly fee, no setup fee and no contract. WhatsTable takes 5–10% of the sales that come through it. Walk-in sales cost you nothing.
Restaurant owners in Florida are represented by Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association.
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