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Shake Shack says technical glitch caused kiosk tip pricing confusion seen in viral Tik Tok
All headlines are identical, reporting Shake Shack's explanation for a viral tipping confusion caused by a technical glitch.
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What happenedA man posted a Tik Tok of him and his wife using a self checkout kiosk at Shake Shack to order milkshakes. They said the price increased after they didn't tip.
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CenterShake Shack says technical glitch caused kiosk tip pricing confusion seen in viral Tik Tok
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Shake Shack says technical glitch caused kiosk tip pricing confusion seen in viral Tik Tok
technical glitchtip pricing confusionviral Tik Tok
A man posted a Tik Tok of him and his wife using a self checkout kiosk at Shake Shack to order milkshakes. They said the price increased after they didn't tip.
Shake Shack says technical glitch caused kiosk tip pricing confusion seen in viral Tik Tok
technical glitchtip pricing confusionviral Tik Tok
A man posted a Tik Tok of him and his wife using a self checkout kiosk at Shake Shack to order milkshakes. They said the price increased after they didn't tip.
Shake Shack says technical glitch caused kiosk tip pricing confusion seen in viral Tik Tok
technical glitchtip pricing confusionviral Tik Tok
A man posted a Tik Tok of him and his wife using a self checkout kiosk at Shake Shack to order milkshakes. They said the price increased after they didn't tip.
Shake Shack says technical glitch caused kiosk tip pricing confusion seen in viral Tik Tok
technical glitchtip pricing confusionviral Tik Tok
A man posted a Tik Tok of him and his wife using a self checkout kiosk at Shake Shack to order milkshakes. They said the price increased after they didn't tip.
Shake Shack says technical glitch caused kiosk tip pricing confusion seen in viral Tik Tok
A man posted a Tik Tok of him and his wife using a self checkout kiosk at Shake Shack to order milkshakes. They said the price increased after they didn't tip.
Shake Shack says technical glitch caused kiosk tip pricing confusion seen in viral Tik Tok
A man posted a Tik Tok of him and his wife using a self checkout kiosk at Shake Shack to order milkshakes. They said the price increased after they didn't tip.
Shake Shack says technical glitch caused kiosk tip pricing confusion seen in viral Tik Tok
A man posted a Tik Tok of him and his wife using a self checkout kiosk at Shake Shack to order milkshakes. They said the price increased after they didn't tip.
Shake Shack says technical glitch caused kiosk tip pricing confusion seen in viral Tik Tok
A man posted a Tik Tok of him and his wife using a self checkout kiosk at Shake Shack to order milkshakes. They said the price increased after they didn't tip.
Shake Shack says technical glitch caused kiosk tip pricing confusion seen in viral Tik Tok
A man posted a Tik Tok of him and his wife using a self checkout kiosk at Shake Shack to order milkshakes. They said the price increased after they didn't tip.
