A recent court ruling from the Justice of Goiás has upheld the minimum order value required by the iFood delivery application, declaring it legally permissible. This decision came from the Goiás Court of Justice (TJGO) after a civil public action was filed by the Goiás Public Ministry (MPGO), which argued that such a practice is abusive toward consumers. The court found no grounds for the claim of illegality, allowing iFood to continue enforcing the minimum charge.

The Goiás Public Ministry has indicated that it is considering appealing the decision, which shows the ongoing tensions between consumer protection advocates and business practices in the online delivery sector. The requirement for a minimum purchase amount has been defended by iFood as a legitimate business strategy meant to cover operational costs, a practice they argue predates the rise of food delivery platforms and is common in the industry. This defense is crucial in maintaining profitability for the company and ensuring restaurant partners remain sustainable in a competitive market.

The ruling overturned a previous judgment from February 2025, in which a judge had prohibited such charges and fined iFood BRL 5,400 for the practice. This reversal highlights the complexities of legal interpretations surrounding consumer rights and business operations in the evolving landscape of digital commerce, where regulatory frameworks are still struggling to keep pace with rapid technological changes.