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Chicago sues Grubhub, DoorDash for 'deceptive business practices'

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 27, 2021

A pair of landmark lawsuits accuse the delivery companies of harming restaurants and misleading customers.

NYC approves permanent cap on delivery commissions

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 26, 2021

Delivery providers will also have to get a license to operate in the city. Grubhub said it would "vigorously fight" the fee cap.

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Tech roundup: OpenTable partners with Clear to ease vaccine verification

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 23, 2021

It is the reservation platform's most robust tool yet to help restaurants navigate new guidelines. Also, DoorDash hits a milestone, Bite Ninja lands a big investment and more.

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Calif.'s Prop 22 ruled unconstitutional in blow to DoorDash, Uber

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 22, 2021

The law defining delivery drivers as independent contractors passed behind massive financial support from gig companies. They plan to appeal the ruling.

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Fee caps take a bite out of Just Eat Takeaway’s U.S. plans

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 20, 2021

New York’s lingering cap is forcing the company to shake up its strategy for Grubhub.

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TGI Fridays owner invests in digital restaurant company C3

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 20, 2021

As part of the deal, some of TriArtisan Capital's restaurants will start offering C3 brands as delivery-only options.

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Tech roundup: Grubhub is changing its controversial phone call system

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 18, 2021

The company will stop charging restaurants for calls that don't relate to an order. Also, more tech suppliers launch tools to help navigate vaccination policies, and another YouTube celeb starts a virtual brand.

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