Restaurant owners express frustration with DoorDash's high commission fees, with one owner stating their effective rate is 28-30% after promotions, which forces them to increase menu prices and...

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        "excerpt": "Well maybe of he didn't buy an iPhone he could afford gas to pickup his own food.",
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        "excerpt": "I'll never get over people being enraged at the cost of ordering a private taxi for their fucking burrito. Just go get it yourself! Also, screw door dash",
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      "[comment u/Biscuit_risk_assesor] It’s not even as straightforward as the 28%. It’s 28% plus whatever insane promo they feel like running that costs you money. I have my contract at the 20% rate, and after promos I generally pay out 28-30%."
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