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.
Why 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.
Current Members
Gregory Dulan, Owner
Dulan’s on Crenshaw Soul Food Restaurant
Natasha Reese, General Manager
The Upper Deck
Melinda Rogers, CEO
Napoli’s Pizza On The Go
Michael Lee, Partner
TJ Chumps Inc
Aiden Mumme, Marketing Manager
Dynamo Donut & Coffee
Jakob Hunter, Executive Restaurant Manager & Operator
Forks & Boards
Steven Blakely, Owner
SAUCED.
Mohab Shablash, Manager
The Brew Crew NY
Tony Lin, General Manager
Ebisu Japanese Cuisine & Bar
Andrew Nemeth, Owner & Operator
Little Ireland Coffee
Dean Hoffmann, Marketing & New Initiatives
Ala Carte Entertainment
John Nguyen Trinh, President
Jennie Pho
Mathew Truon, Operations Manager
Noodles Pho U
Beth Evans, Store Manager
Rita’s Italian Ice
Daquan Woodberry, Owner
RVA Cafe
Katelyn More, Director of Marketing
Sonny’s BBQ
Ming Huang, Owner & Cook
New Shanghai
David Lee, Owner
Flaming Wok Chinese Restaurant
Darren Spicer, Founder & CEO
CLUTCH Coffee Bar
Neil Johnson, Director of IT & Analytics
Huey's Restaurants
“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.