DoorDash rolls out $12 Meal Boxes

DoorDash has introduced $12 Meal Boxes, a new value-focused meal offering now available in select areas across more than 20 U.S. cities. The product provides a complete, high-quality meal at a fixed $12 item subtotal, supported by $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees at participating restaurants. The launch is aimed at serving everyday needs and special occasions, spanning use cases from solo meals to larger gatherings.

Each Meal Box is fulfilled by local restaurants and is structured as a full-sized entrée that often includes a protein, vegetable, and carbohydrate, with specific options varying by restaurant and cuisine. DoorDash highlights the Grilled Baja Bowl from Taco Rico in Miami, the Murgh Chicken Tikka Masala Combo from The Indian Garden in Chicago, and the CBP Nashville Sandwich Meal from Love & Honey Fried Chicken in Philadelphia as examples on the menu. Customers can access the offering through a dedicated $12 Meal Box tab in the DoorDash app or via the company’s website.

DoorDash states that, at participating restaurants, $12 Meal Boxes are priced at an average of 30% less than the average entrée, positioning the product as a budget-friendly way for consumers to discover new restaurants. In addition to lower menu prices, the waived delivery fees and reduced service fees are intended to increase affordability for diners who may be sensitive to added delivery costs.

The company emphasizes that Meal Boxes are designed to drive a steady stream of everyday orders and introduce restaurants to new customers. One featured restaurant operator notes that offering $12 Meal Boxes has helped connect with new guests, particularly office workers and solo diners seeking an affordable lunch option, and has contributed to stronger midday traffic and repeat visits from customers who first tried the restaurant through the Meal Boxes program.

Alongside the launch of $12 Meal Boxes, DoorDash is expanding DoorDash Catering for consumers and workplaces across the United States. The catering service is rolling out in markets including San Francisco, Manhattan, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin and other cities, with the goal of supporting occasions that range from meals for one to events for larger groups. An in-app assistant is being deployed to help users build catering orders in minutes, aiming to streamline planning for office and social gatherings.

The new meal offering and catering expansion form part of a broader set of holiday-season services as DoorDash seeks to broaden its platform beyond restaurant delivery. The company is adding a returns pickup service, branded as Dasher Returns, which is scheduled to roll out nationwide in November. New $12 Meal Boxes are integrated into this holiday lineup and are available through a dedicated section of the app in more than 20 U.S. cities.

In conjunction with these announcements, DoorDash highlighted its position as a broad-based delivery platform spanning restaurant, retail, catering and returns services. As of 16:06 CET on November 2, 2026, DoorDash’s stock, trading under the ticker DASH on the Lang & Schwarz venue, was quoted at 166.00 euros.