Restaurants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts wants all-in prices. Give guests exactly that.
AG junk-fee rules took effect September 2025 and card surcharges are banned. Our checkout adds nothing to the guest's bill.
- 14,609restaurants in Massachusetts
- 6,558sit-down (full-service)
- 21restaurants per 10,000 people
- #9of 51 by number of restaurants
What Massachusetts owners are up against
The pressures, and how we take them off you.
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AG junk-fee rules
940 CMR 38 (from September 2, 2025) requires total price including fees upfront; large-party service charges allowed only if disclosed and paid to staff.
Source · 2025-09
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No card surcharges
Massachusetts bans credit card surcharges, so card costs can't be added to the guest's bill as a separate fee.
Source · 2021-07
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Labour costs keep rising
Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 and the tipped cash wage $6.75. Every staff hour spent answering phones costs more.
Source · 2026-11-05
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Law watch
What’s changing for Massachusetts restaurants.
940 CMR 38.00 junk fee regulations
Show all-in price on menus and bills; disclose any party-size service charge; up to $5,000 per violation.
From 2025-09-02 · Source
Question 5 (2024) tipped wage
Voters rejected ending the tip credit; tipped cash wage stays $6.75.
Wages in 2026
Minimum wage $15.00; tipped minimum $6.75. Maya answering the phone frees paid hours for cooking and serving.
For information only, not legal advice. Check the source for your city.
Markets in Massachusetts
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Does WhatsTable work for restaurants in Massachusetts?
Yes. WhatsTable works for any restaurant on Clover, in any cuisine, anywhere in Massachusetts. We set it up with you on a call.
What is the minimum wage for restaurant staff in Massachusetts in 2026?
The state minimum wage is $15.00 and the tipped minimum is $6.75. 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 Massachusetts are represented by Massachusetts Restaurant Association.
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