The extra money comes from the customer no matter the system
Correct but with a tipping, the onus is on the consumer and the most affected would be the worker should the customer not have enough “compassion”… The owner has little to no risk and often even steals from employees
With a livable wage and no tipping system, the owner is mandated to pay a proper wage. They may choose to raise prices but then the onus is on them and also the risk. If they raise prices too much, they’ll lose clients