Some restaurants have tried raising the price and implementing a no tip policy. Business decreased and they ended up reversing the policy.
In Austin and some California restaurants a surcharge for benefits is being added. While "voluntary" it is on the bill from the start and you have to ask for it to be removed. This goes to the owner, not the staff. Tips have decreased in these restaurants.
I agree moving to a fully loaded/no tipping process would be good. Also agree will not happen.