Chicago Sues Grubhub, DoorDash For ‘Deceptive And Unfair’ Practices

Restaurants say delivery apps are eating up their profits. Chicago’s the first city asking courts to take action against Grubhub, DoorDash.

GrubHub goes public in Chicago
GrubHub goes public in Chicago

Chicago Sues Grubhub, DoorDash For ‘Deceptive And Unfair’ Practices

Restaurants say delivery apps are eating up their profits. Chicago’s the first city asking courts to take action against Grubhub, DoorDash.

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Chicago’s known as a foodie town, but some restaurants say delivery apps are running them out of business. Is what Grubhub and DoorDash are doing just good business, or is the city right to sue?

GUESTS: Ashok Selvam, Eater Chicago editor

Kristian Hammond, computer science professor at Northwestern University