SDOT: Proposed changes to food truck rules

SDOT: Proposed changes to food truck rules

Aug 25, 2022 | Advocacy, News

The Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) has proposed plans to update their existing “safe starts” program. We wanted to highlight the proposed changes to vending, specifically food trucks. SDOT’s proposal includes the following changes: Remove restrictions...
UPDATE: Mayor signs legislation capping third-party delivery commissions at 15%

Third party delivery fee cap passed out of committee

Jul 28, 2022 | Advocacy, News

The 15% third party delivery fee cap was unanimously passed (3-0) out of committee Wednesday, July 27 with two amendments. CB 120379, makes permanent the 15% cap on fees that was originally adopted as part of Seattle’s Civil Emergency Order in 2020. In addition to...
Help Seattle restaurants survive: Fix delivery-fee cap at 15%

Help Seattle restaurants survive: Fix delivery-fee cap at 15%

Jul 20, 2022 | Advocacy

By Steve HooperSpecial to The Times Your favorite neighborhood restaurant has been through a lot during the pandemic — and most are nowhere near out of the woods. Remember those on and off and on-again indoor dining bans? They succeeded in keeping customers away from...
Senator Murray urges Senate to pass restaurant relief

Senator Murray urges Senate to pass restaurant relief

Mar 30, 2022 | Advocacy

Thank you, Sen. Murray, for your continued advocacy for more restaurant relief. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) was a critical lifeline for restaurant operators struggling to keep their doors open during the pandemic. Unfortunately, nearly 4,000 Washington...