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DoorDash opens a virtual food hall in San Jose

The latest DoorDash Kitchens offers 10 restaurants for delivery, pickup and dine-in. It follows a popup that launched nearby in 2021.

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MrBeast sues Virtual Dining Concepts to shut down MrBeast Burger

The YouTube megastar accused the company of damaging his reputation by selling bad food with his name on it.

Some restaurants have been using the grocery delivery app to get goods in a pinch. It’s now catering to them directly with a new division called Instacart Business.

Tech Check: The app promises zero commission fees and lower prices, pitching itself as an alternative to the mainstream aggregators. But it may be a while before it rivals giants like DoorDash and Uber Eats.

The uncertain fate of the 20% cap is making it difficult for potential buyers to value the company, executives said.

Members will now get 5% back on pickup orders and lower service fees. And more features are coming.

Tech Check: Everyone loves innovation, but as Toast acknowledged last week, someone has to pay for it.

“We made the wrong decision,” CEO Chris Comparato said of the fee, which was intended to fund software improvements.

The brands will also make their debuts in France, Belgium and the Netherlands through a partnership with Franklin Junction, which matches brands with “host kitchens” that sell their food for delivery only.

Tech Check: To quote former Darden Restaurants CEO Gene Lee: "No." Here's why.

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