Santa Clara County could cap commissions, fees food delivery apps charge restaurants

Santa Clara County could cap commissions, fees food delivery apps charge restaurants

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https://www.siliconvalley.com/2020/12/08/santa-clara-county-could-cap-commissions-fees-food-delivery-apps-charge-restaurants/

SAN JOSE — As struggling restaurants once again face a slowdown of business amid strict stay-at-home orders, Santa Clara County supervisors could put a temporary cap as soon as next week on fees and commissions that companies like DoorDash and GrubHub charge.

Since the start of the pandemic restaurateurs have scrambled to figure out how to make money amid ever-changing county guidelines, including setting up make-shift outdoor dining spaces and promoting their take-out options. And, the latest lockdown measures have only heightened their frustration.