Connecting the community with the Restaurant Advisory Council
The Restaurant Advisory Council (RAC) is a partnership between DoorDash and restaurateurs across the United States and Canada, connecting DoorDash with the broader restaurant community.

Join the Restaurant Advisory Council to help shape the future of DoorDash
Applications close May 15, 2026 for the next cohort of the Restaurant Advisory Council (RAC). As a member, you'll serve a 6-month term (June 2026 - November 2026) and provide feedback directly to DoorDash teams about tools, policies, and overall merchant experience. You'll represent a broader restaurant community, and help shape the future of DoorDash merchants like you.
Apply nowWhy do we have a Restaurant Advisory Council?
Guide product updates
Provide feedback on DoorDash functionality.
Advise policy initiatives
Weigh in on issues that affect the restaurant community.
Build community
Share advice and best practices across the industry.
Capture more orders through your own commission-free channels
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Current Members
Gregory Dulan, Owner
Neil Johnson, Director of IT & Analytics
Darren Spicer, Founder & CEO
David Lee, Owner
Ming Huang, Owner & Cook
Katelyn More, Director of Marketing
Daquan Woodberry, Owner
Mathew Truon, Operations Manager
Dean Hoffmann, Marketing & New Initiatives
Andrew Nemeth, Owner & Operator
Tony Lin, General Manager
Mohab Shablash, Manager
Steven Blakely, Owner
Jakob Hunter, Executive Restaurant Manager & Operator
Aiden Mumme, Marketing Manager
Michael Lee, Partner
Beth Evans
Store Manager
Rita’s Italian Ice
John Nguyen Trinh, President
Melinda Rogers, CEO
Natasha Reese, General Manager
“I am so pleased that DoorDash reached out to us to receive ideas and feedback as to the current and future challenges facing our industry.”
Barbara “Sky” Burrell
CEO, Sky’s Gourmet Tacos

Frequently Asked Questions
All restaurants who have at least one location active as a partner on DoorDash are eligible.
DoorDash will review all applicants who meet the eligibility requirements and make selections based on a variety of factors. We are seeking a diverse, representative group of businesses to serve on the council. As a growing global company, it is important we also ensure that geographic regions and various demographics are represented.
Restaurant Advisory Council members are required to join us for a 3-hour onboarding session. Members will also be asked to join monthly meetings (about 90 minutes long). Meetings are currently held via Zoom. Future cohorts may be asked to participate in one in-person meeting.
Applications open twice annually, in the fall and winter.
After the application window closes, an internal committee at DoorDash reviews submissions. The committee will reach out to eligible applicants to schedule interviews as the next step in the process.
Restaurant Advisory Council members serve six-month terms and attend one meeting per month. If you are unable to apply today, we will re-open the application every six months so you will have a chance to apply later.
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