Florida restaurant owner adding surcharge on menu for Obamacare (healthcare, insurance, cost)

[All American NYC]

A restaurant owner and executive in West Palm Beach, Fla., says he plans to charge his customers a five-percent surcharge and decrease his employees’ hours to offset the costs of Obamacare on his businesses.

“If I leave the prices the same, but, say on the menu that there is a five-percent surcharge for Obamacare, customers have two choices. They can either pay it, and tip 15 or 20 percent, or if they really feel so inclined, they can reduce the amount of tip they give to the server, who is the primary beneficiary of Obamacare,

I think this is a good idea. Now people will see exactly the cost of Obama Care in terms of jobs and to their bottom line. If the costs are EXPOSED... only then will people begin to see the inherent problems with the legislation

[stayinformed40]

Originally Posted by All American NYC

I think this is a good idea. Now people will see exactly the cost of Obama Care in terms of jobs and to their bottom line. If the costs are EXPOSED... only then will people begin to see the inherent problems with the legislation

Excellent Idea!! Thanks for posting this.

[SouthernFreeSpirit]

Nullification! Florida's Governor has already said he isn't going to implement Obamacare in Florida...I know several states have passed laws nullifying it...what the feds gonna do? Invade every state they don't agree with? I doubt it.

[gmagoo]

Crybabies. My Kleenex stock is skyrocketing.Those who have health insurance don`t care about those who don`t.Nothing new here just typical republican greed and selfishness.

[Cavaturaccioli]

It won't work. The class warriors will just defame the restauranteur as greedy.

[PoppySead]

So, why does his staff need Obamacare, is he that bad of a boss? Doesn't he provide a good healthcare option for them? Or does he just not care about that part of his business. If you can't afford to properly run a business you have no business having one. Is that what this is really about?

He should be happy for Obamacare. It doesn't sound like he can afford to care for his own employees. Looks like under the care of republicans he'd have no business at all. He obviously can't afford it.

[psychofan]

Seriously? You sure they're not just trying to pad their bottom line BECAUSE they're starting these surcharges BEFORE the requirements to provide insurance take effect?

[DC at the Ridge]

Originally Posted by All American NYC

I think this is a good idea. Now people will see exactly the cost of Obama Care in terms of jobs and to their bottom line. If the costs are EXPOSED... only then will people begin to see the inherent problems with the legislation

If he's cutting his employees' hours to avoid providing them the benefits of Obamacare, AND he's increasing his prices to cover the costs of the benefits of Obamacare, then HE's the one benefiting, isn't he? He's not paying to provide those benefits, but he's collecting the money anyway?????

[stayinformed40]

Originally Posted by Cavaturaccioli

It won't work. The class warriors will just defame the restauranteur as greedy.

Sad, but true! And once the class warriors ban together, they will work hard to put him out of business. I sure hope he employs all democrats!!

[Cliff Clavin]

Originally Posted by gmagoo

Nothing new here just typical republican greed and selfishness.

Yup. I'm sure this West Palm business owner could afford to absorb the cost if he wanted too. Hope he prices himself right of of business.