SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA –Today, the House Commerce Committee advanced legislation authored by vice chair Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (DFL-Eden Prairie) to cap fees for restaurants that partner with third-party food delivery services.
“Throughout the pandemic, many Minnesotans have taken advantage of ordering delivery from their local restaurants – this serves a dual purpose of keeping your family safe and healthy with a restaurant meal at home while supporting a local business during these challenging times,” said Rep. Kotyza-Witthuhn. “The hospitality industry is facing an uphill road to recovery and this bill will provide much-needed relief to local businesses across the state and ensure they can continue serving our communities now and into the future.”
While the business model and fees for the third-party delivery platforms vary from one another, many eateries have reported paying commission of over 30% of the purchase price of the order.
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