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The Second Circuit Court of Appeals blocked New York City's 2021 law requiring food delivery apps to share customer data with restaurants, ruling it violates the First Amendment. The law, aimed at helping restaurants recover from the pandemic, was criticized for inadequate opt-out options and compelling apps to disclose personal customer information. The decision upheld a lower court's finding that the law imposes unconstitutional speech restrictions.

A federal judge approved a nearly $25 million settlement for approximately 60,000 Grubhub California delivery drivers after a decade-long class action lawsuit. The settlement resolves claims that Grubhub misclassified drivers as independent contractors, denying them employee protections under California law.

Benny and Leor Barak transitioned their New York Grilled Cheese restaurants to a delivery-only model called NYGC EXPRESS at the FTL Food Hub in Fort Lauderdale due to rising rents. The operation relies on digital platforms and third-party delivery services like UberEats, DoorDash, and Grubhub.

Marc Lore's food-tech company Wonder raised $650 million in a Series D round at a $9 billion valuation and plans to go public early next year. The funding will support expansion, including entering Texas, and investments in robotics and AI. Wonder operates 135 food halls and owns Grubhub and Blue Apron.

Burger King is offering a buy-one-get-one-free Whopper Jr. promotion for Grubhub orders placed through July 5. The deal requires a minimum $15 spend to qualify for the second Whopper Jr. at no additional cost.

A NetCredit study identified Indiana as the most affordable state for a medium-cheese pizza at $13.96, while Hawaii was the most expensive at $19.70. Cities like San Diego, San Jose, and Los Angeles had the highest pizza prices, with California accounting for five of the top six most expensive cities. The report also noted that ordering larger pizzas can offer cost savings despite financial challenges prompting smaller orders.

A Grubhub driver is accused of stealing a donation jar intended for cancer research in South Jersey. The incident involves the theft of funds meant for cancer research.

Amazon's Alexa+ introduces a voice-powered food ordering feature that allows users to place orders from Uber Eats and Grubhub through natural conversation, eliminating the need for apps. The service enables real-time order adjustments and live updates on compatible Echo Show devices, streamlining the delivery process.

Several restaurant chains are offering Tax Day deals to help customers save on meals, including BOGO discounts, free treats, and app-based rewards. Promotions from Subway, Grubhub, Qdoba, Olive Garden, and Kona Ice aim to reduce dining costs during a busy tax season period.