DoorDash and Caviar have agreed to a settlement for Chicago restaurants listed on their platforms without contracts between August 2019 and November 2025, offering payouts up to $2,500.

Key points

• Eligible restaurants must have been listed on DoorDash or Caviar without a contract between August 27, 2019, and November 14, 2025.
• Businesses currently under contract with either delivery service are excluded from receiving settlement payments.
• Claimants must submit an official attestation form by the March 30, 2026, deadline to qualify for a share of the fund.
• DoorDash expects to distribute the settlement payments to verified applicants by the end of June 2026.
• A separate $2.45 million settlement is available for individuals affected by a 2023 data breach at Panda Restaurant Group.

This settlement addresses regulatory concerns regarding third-party delivery practices in Chicago and provides financial restitution to small businesses impacted by unauthorized platform listings. It highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding delivery service operations and the importance of data security for major restaurant chains.