food delivery apps

The I-Team investigates the hidden charges that some delivery apps are keeping under wraps. Randy Mac reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on July 30, 2021.

DoorDash is launching lower-priced delivery options for U.S. restaurants, responding to criticism that the commissions it charges are too high for the beleaguered industry.

Some third-party delivery apps charge huge fees, but alternative options are trying to create better platforms for restaurants and diners alike.

A new law could save you money. Randy Mac reports Dec. 18, 2020.

Open. Closed. Open. Closed. Dining in Illinois’ restaurants has been a gamble as coronavirus mitigation rules have meant indoor dining restrictions or closures depending on COVID-19 metrics in the state. Curbside pickup and delivery have remained a constant and safe option, but with such high demand, it’s not uncommon for the occasional order mix-up. “Maybe your soda didn’t come with...

Under action taken Wednesday by the Los Angeles City Council and expected to be made official by the mayor, third-party food delivery services will not be able to charge restaurants more than 15% of the cost of an order, and that limit will remain in place for 90 days after the city allows on-site dining to resume. “During the pandemic,…

The LA City Council looks to help restaurants struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic. Jonathan Gonzalez reported on NBC4 News at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday directed the city attorney to draft an ordinance that would limit delivery service apps from charging restaurants more than 15% of a total order. “… The pandemic has laid bare the vulnerabilities of restaurants having to rely on delivery app services,” Councilman Mitch O’Farrell said. “Restaurants went from having a fraction of their sales…

After the coronavirus pandemic shuttered dining rooms across the country, restaurant owners quickly began relying on delivery and pick-up orders as their primary sources of income. For many dining establishments that don’t have a fleet of drivers, food delivery apps help introduce small businesses to a wider range of customers.