Advocacy & Access
We’re committed to helping our small business partners become stronger, more independent operators with access to opportunity, low-interest capital, and more.
Impact to Date
$120M
Since March 2020, DoorDash relief programs have saved restaurants more than $120M.
$11M
Restaurants have received $11M in small business grants from DoorDash to help them recover and succeed amidst COVID-19 related challenges.
8x
The odds of staying in business are 8x better for restaurants on DoorDash compared to all US restaurants.
Entrepreneurship & Access Programs
DoorDash is committed to helping level the playing field for entrepreneurs and increasing access to opportunity for small businesses owned by women, immigrants, and people of color.
Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
Through the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund, DoorDash hopes to reduce the financial burden on small businesses following a natural disaster, helping keep their doors open for the long term.
A Seat at the Table
Ensuring restaurant owners are heard
Restaurant Advisory Council
Made up of owners and operators of independent restaurants, The Restaurant Advisory Council advises DoorDash on key initiatives and provides critical feedback so we can build deeper partnerships with restaurants.
Chief Restaurant Advisor
Pinky Cole, Founder and Owner of Slutty Vegan, the Atlanta-based vegan hamburger chain, brings the voice of local restaurants to DoorDash leadership to help enact meaningful change as our 2022 Chief Restaurant Advisor.