Delivery Fees news and trends

Domino’s: Pickup Sales Continue to Rise as Delivery Falls
Earnings // October 12, 2023

With consumers continuing to feel the impact of years of inflation, Domino’s Pizza is seeing the trend of preferring more budget-friendly restaurant ordering channels continue. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant, which has more than 20,000 locations around the world, shared on a call with analysts...

Amazon Testing Higher Free Shipping Threshold for Non-Prime Members
Amazon // August 28, 2023

Amazon is testing a change to its free shipping policy — a $35 minimum purchase requirement for customers who are not members of its Prime loyalty program. This move comes as the eCommerce giant looks for ways to cut costs and streamline its operations, CNBC...

Amazon Raises Threshold for Free Grocery Delivery to Cover Costs
Amazon Delivery // January 27, 2023

Amazon is raising the amount Prime members must spend to get free grocery delivery. Effective Feb. 28, members must order $150 for free delivery from Amazon Fresh. For smaller orders, there will be three tiers of services fees: $3.95 for orders between $100 and $150, $6.95...

Navigating The ‘Hot Mess’ Of Online Food Delivery Sales Tax
Taxes // December 13, 2019

In commerce, when it comes to taxes, new business models beget new (tax) problems. Against that backdrop, tax collection in the nascent restaurant delivery space remains fragmented at best — and confusing at worst. And although we live in a three-dimensional world, tax policy has...

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Navigating The ‘Hot Mess’ Of Online Food Delivery Sales Tax

December 13, 2019
In commerce, when it comes to taxes, new business models beget new (tax) problems. Against that backdrop, tax collection in the nascent restaurant delivery space remains fragmented at best — and confusing at worst. And although we live in a three-dimensional world, tax policy has so many variables that it can seem like seven dimensions. […]

Quick Reads
Delivery Apps See Orders Drop After Wage Hikes

June 23, 2024
When gig workers in Seattle won higher wages, delivery apps like DoorDash hiked their fees. Now, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Saturday (June 22), those companies are dealing with irate customers, a drop in restaurant orders, and a dearth of drivers. According to the report, lawmakers in New York City, which also passed a […]

Amazon Testing Higher Free Shipping Threshold for Non-Prime Members

August 28, 2023
Amazon is testing a change to its free shipping policy — a $35 minimum purchase requirement for customers who are not members of its Prime loyalty program. This move comes...

Amazon Raises Threshold for Free Grocery Delivery to Cover Costs

January 27, 2023
Amazon is raising the amount Prime members must spend to get free grocery delivery. Effective Feb. 28, members must order $150 for free delivery from Amazon Fresh. For smaller orders, there...