As small businesses prepare for a decrease in business as a result of the coronavirus, Grubhub is dropping commission payments for independent restaurants in cities across the country. Grubhub announced Friday that it plans to temporarily suspend the collection of up to $100 million in commission fees that independent restaurants pay to Grubhub. The Chicago food delivery company made the announcement in collaboration with mayors from Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, Boston and Portland.
Grubhub also announced it has created a fund that will allow diners to donate to charitable organizations that support restaurants and delivery drivers impacted by COVID-19. The program lets diners round up the change from every order and donate it to the Grubhub Community Relief Fund. Donations are matched by the company, and Grubhub says it has been raising more than $1 million per month through the program.
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