Shake Shack customer hits 'no tip' at kiosk, then watches prices jump in viral video

Aug 11, 2026 · 5:32 PM UTC ·6 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 5 views

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▪Brian Powell, 45, of Utah, was initially skeptical of his wife's claim that Shake Shack inflated the price of her order after she refused to tip on the kiosk. (Brian Powell)The video shows two of the three shakes initially listed at $5.99 e
▪Peter Burke is a lifestyle editor with Fox News Digital.

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Restaurants Shake Shack customer hits 'no tip' at kiosk, then watches prices jump in viral video Shake prices appear to increase moments after customer selects 'no tip' on self-service screen By Peter Burke Fox News Published August 11, 2026 1:32pm EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Customer tests Shake Shack kiosk after wife claims she was charged more for choosing 'no tip' A Shake Shack patron describes how he filmed a second purchase after his spouse noticed an unexpected difference in the amount she paid when she chose not to leave a gratuity.

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