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A 1898

Limits service fees charged to restaurants by third-party food takeout and delivery applications.

2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey bill caps fees third-party food delivery apps charge restaurants to reduce their operational costs and improve profitability.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
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Bill Summary · A 1898

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 1898 would cap the service fees that third-party food delivery platforms (like DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub) can charge to restaurants in New Jersey. The bill aims to reduce operational costs for restaurants by limiting what these intermediaries can extract from each transaction.

Why is this important

Restaurants have faced significant margin compression since delivery apps became dominant, with some platforms charging 15-30% commissions per order. Lower fees could help restaurants maintain profitability, potentially stabilize menu prices for consumers, and level the playing field between large chains and independent operators who rely heavily on these platforms.

Potential points of contention

  • Platform viability concerns: Delivery companies may argue that fee caps reduce their ability to invest in driver wages, technology, and expansion—potentially leading to service withdrawal from less profitable areas or reduced driver compensation
  • Consumer impact uncertainty: Fee caps could be passed to consumers through higher menu prices, increased delivery fees, or reduced platform availability, offsetting the intended benefit
  • Enforcement and definition challenges: The bill would need to clearly define what constitutes a "service fee" versus other charges, and specify acceptable fee levels—vague thresholds could create compliance confusion or unintended loopholes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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