DoorDash, Grubhub and UberEats Challenge NYC Over Delivery Fee Caps
New York City’s decision to make permanent a 20-percent fee cap on meal delivery is “nothing more than unconstitutional, harmful, and unnecessary government overreach,” says a complaint filed jointly in federal court by DoorDash, UberEats and Grubhub. The complaint...
With New Cash, Mighty Quinn’s Aims to Be Shake Shack of BBQ
With a fresh Series B investment in hand, two in-house virtual restaurants, pandemic-tested franchisees and a budding consumer packaged goods business, New York-based Mighty Quinn’s BBQ dreams of becoming the Shake Shack of slow-cooked meats as it adds locations...
Lunchbox Acquires Spread, Commission-Free Delivery Platform
Lunchbox, the online ordering engine and web-based marketing provider known for its anti-third-party messaging, has acquired Spread, a commission-free delivery and takeout service that positions itself as a more restaurant-friendly alternative to large-scale delivery...
New York City Set to Solidify Third-Party Delivery Regulations
New York City Council passed a raft of bills last week that would significantly alter the relationship between NYC restaurants and third-party delivery services. The bills include: Extending the city’s 20-percent fee cap through February 17, 2022. Previously...
Outstanding Operators
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