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Delivery-app commission caps by city, 2026
6 US cities cap what delivery apps can charge restaurants. No state has a cap. Even capped, apps can take 15% or more of every order.
Updated November 11, 2026 · Sources: city laws and council records, linked per row · For information only, not legal advice.
| City | State | Cap | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | Washington | 15% (opt-out for extra services) | 2022 | Source |
| Minneapolis | Minnesota | 15% delivery / 5% other services | 2021-12 | Source |
| New York City | New York | 15% delivery + 5% other + 3% payment processing | 2021 (Local Law 103); updated 2025 (Local Law 79) | Source |
| Portland | Oregon | 15% delivery / 4% pickup | 2023-03-01 | Source |
| San Francisco | California | 15% basic delivery tier must be offered | 2021 (amended 2022) | Source |
| District of Columbia | District of Columbia | 15% core-delivery option must be offered | 2023-03-10 | Source |
No longer in force: Chicago (15% (expired)).
Capped still costs you
A cap limits the rate, not the habit. Each regular who orders on your own site instead of an app keeps the full margin and becomes someone you can email. Work out your own numbers with the delivery-app fee calculator and read what delivery apps really cost restaurants.
Does my state cap DoorDash fees?
No US state caps delivery-app commissions today. A few cities do; check the table for yours.
What does a 15% cap mean for my restaurant?
Apps must offer a basic plan at or below the cap, but you still pay on every order, and some cities let apps sell pricier plans alongside. Orders on your own website pay no app commission at all.
How much am I paying the apps?
Use our free delivery-app fee calculator to see your monthly and yearly cost.
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