No-tip option sparks online pricing debate at Shake Shack kiosk

A viral TikTok claimed that selecting 'No Tip' at a Shake Shack self-serve kiosk at a Salt Lake City airport caused the total to rise by about $1.50, prompting a debate about tipping culture. Shake Shack says there is no policy linking no-tip to higher prices and is reviewing the incident with HMSHost; the video does not prove causation. The piece notes rising tipping fatigue among U.S. consumers (about 78% affected) and mentions founder Danny Meyer’s past stance that tipping isn’t required for basic transactions, while many still tip at fast-food venues.