Bellevue, WA
Company-stated tip policy
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The short answer
Who gets the tip at The Cheesecake Factory?
As of July 2, 2026, The Cheesecake Factory's publicly available materials state: A March 14, 2024 press report quoted the company's menu as stating that tipping is entirely voluntary and that an 18% suggested tip is added for parties of 8 or more, with payment of that amount not required. No mandatory service charge was found in current use as of July 6, 2026. The menu language itself was not independently re-confirmed against a current menu as of July 11, 2026. This is a company statement documented by TipRecord, not a finding.
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Law
Law in Washington
No specific state rule found; the federal rule applies.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, tips are the property of the employee. An employer, including managers and supervisors, may not keep any portion of employees' tips for any purpose, whether or not it takes a tip credit.
Source: 29 U.S.C. §203(m)(2)(B); DOL Fact Sheet #15 · verified 2026-09
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