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Beyond individual orders, the city’s overall restaurant and delivery sector are suffering. Since the implementation of Seattle’s "Pay Up Law" in January 2024, which aimed to enforce minimum wages for gig economy workers, DoorDash reported a 2% decline in monthly revenue per store — the first such drop after these policies took effect. In comparison, cities like San Francisco, Portland, and Denver have seen sales increase by over 10%, highlighting how Seattle's policies are stifling growth rather than fostering economic health.