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Several restaurant brands require a purchase to take a seat. Is that allowed?

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多餐饮品牌要求“消费才可入座”，合规吗？

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Several well-known restaurant chains announced that seating at their locations across China would be restricted to paying customers, sparking public debate. Supporters say restaurants are not obliged to provide free seating and that the policy protects paying customers, while some online commenters say the rules lack a human touch.

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First recorded Nov 1, 2026, 1:40 PM CST · latest Nov 1, 2026, 1:40 PM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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