the place informed in advance that the minimum consumption was illegal.

according to the provisions of the measures for the management of catering industry (for trial implementation), catering operators are prohibited from setting minimum consumption. In addition, the Law on the Protection of Consumers' Rights and Interests also stipulates that operators shall not make unfair and unreasonable provisions to consumers by means of format contracts, notices, statements, store notices, etc.

If a catering operator violates these regulations, the competent commercial department may request the relevant department to punish him according to law.