[toomuchtodo]

This is a fair distinction to point out.

Edit: Removed an interpretation of the situation that was inaccurate

[Dylan16807]

They can't both lack permission and charge a single business. If they're charging, they have permission (though possibly the contract was misleading). If they don't have permission, they have no ability to charge.

[ohyeshedid]

They may not be able to charge the restaurant directly, but they can and do increase the menu price when they don't have an agreement.