New Rules for Restaurant Reservations: Stopping Unauthorized Table Listings by Third Parties.
This law aims to stop unfair practices by third-party services that list or sell restaurant reservations without the establishment's written permission. Reservation platforms must now have a formal agreement with the restaurant, ensuring consumers have fair access to tables and are protected from deceptive listings. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce these new rules, treating violations as unfair trade practices.
Key points
Third-party reservation services must secure a written agreement with a restaurant before listing or promoting its tables.
Agreements cannot force restaurants to cover damages or harm caused by the reservation service itself; such indemnity clauses are void.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce compliance, treating unauthorized listings as deceptive acts against consumers.
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