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Why Become a Shopper with DoorDash?
Turn your shopping skills into extra income. Whether you’re helping someone stock up on groceries or delivering a last-minute convenience order, as a Shopper you unlock more earnings opportunities with DoorDash. Stay active during off-peak hours and no need to wait around for a restaurant preparing an order, becoming a Shopper with DoorDash puts you in control of your time and earnings.
Either as a side hustle or a full-time gig, being a Shopper with DoorDash gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash on your terms.
- Multiple ways to earn: Deliver more than just restaurant orders. Become a Shopper and deliver grocery, convenience, retail, alcohol and more—DoorDash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.
- Control your time: Make cash during off-peak hours so you don’t have to schedule your day around the lunch or dinner time rush; don’t wait around for an order when you do the shopping.
- Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.
- Earn more: Get more cash per delivery on average compared to a restaurant delivery when you do the shopping.*
- Quick and easy start: Sign up in minutes and get on the road fast.*
Basic Requirements
- 18+ years old** (21+ to deliver alcohol)
- Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
- Driver's license number
- Social security number (only in the US)
- Consistent access to a smartphone
How to Become a Shopper
- Click “Sign UpApply Now” and complete the sign up process
- Download the DoorDash Dasher app
- Activate your Red Card in the Dasher app***
*Compared to a restaurant delivery order, based on average Dasher payouts nationwide while on a delivery. Actual earnings may differ and depend on factors like number of deliveries completed, time of day, location, and expenses.
*Subject to eligibility.
**Must be 19+ in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia
***The Red Card is a prepaid card used by Dashers to pay for items on Dasher Shop & Deliver offers. The card will automatically be funded prior to check out. Red Cards are not linked to Dasher bank accounts or related to earnings. This card is issued by Peoples Trust Company under license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
Additional information
Dashing with DoorDash is a great earnings opportunity for anyone looking for part-time, seasonal, flexible, weekend, after-school, temporary, steady delivery gig. Deliver with DoorDash and earn extra cash while being your own boss. Dash when it works for you. Sign up today.
Either as a side hustle or a full-time gig, being a Shopper with DoorDash gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash on your terms.
Multiple ways to earn: Deliver more than just restaurant orders. Become a Shopper and deliver grocery, convenience, retail, alcohol and more—DoorDash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.
Control your time: Make cash during off-peak hours so you don’t have to schedule your day around the lunch or dinner time rush; don’t wait around for an order when you do the shopping.
Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.
Earn more: Get more cash per delivery on average compared to a restaurant delivery when you do the shopping.*
Quick and easy start: Sign up in minutes and get on the road fast.**
Basic Requirements
~18+ years old*** (21+ to deliver alcohol)
~ Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
~ Driver's license number
~ Social security number (only in the US)
~ Consistent access to a smartphone
How to Become a Shopper
Click “Sign UpApply Now” and complete the sign up process
Download the DoorDash Dasher app
Activate your Red Card in the Dasher app****
*Compared to a restaurant delivery order, based on average Dasher payouts nationwide while on a delivery. Actual earnings may differ and depend on factors like number of deliveries completed, time of day, location, and expenses.
**Subject to eligibility.
***Must be 19+ in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia
****The Red Card is a prepaid card used by Dashers to pay for items on Dasher Shop & Deliver offers. The card will automatically be funded prior to check out. Red Cards are not linked to Dasher bank accounts or related to earnings. This card is issued by Peoples Trust Company under license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
Additional information
Dashing with DoorDash is a great earnings opportunity for anyone looking for part-time, seasonal, flexible, weekend, after-school, temporary, steady delivery gig. Deliver with DoorDash and earn extra cash while being your own boss. Dash when it works for you. Sign up today.
Why Become a Shopper with DoorDash?
Turn your shopping skills into extra income. Whether you’re helping someone stock up on groceries or delivering a last-minute convenience order, as a Shopper you unlock more earnings opportunities with DoorDash. Stay active during off-peak hours and no need to wait around for a restaurant preparing an order, becoming a Shopper with DoorDash puts you in control of your time and earnings.
Either as a side hustle or a full-time gig, being a Shopper with DoorDash gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash on your terms.
- Multiple ways to earn: Deliver more than just restaurant orders. Become a Shopper and deliver grocery, convenience, retail, alcohol and more—DoorDash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.
- Control your time: Make cash during off-peak hours so you don’t have to schedule your day around the lunch or dinner time rush; don’t wait around for an order when you do the shopping.
- Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.
- Earn more: Get more cash per delivery on average compared to a restaurant delivery when you do the shopping.*
- Quick and easy start: Sign up in minutes and get on the road fast.*
Basic Requirements
- 18+ years old** (21+ to deliver alcohol)
- Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
- Driver's license number
- Social security number (only in the US)
- Consistent access to a smartphone
How to Become a Shopper
- Click “Sign UpApply Now” and complete the sign up process
- Download the DoorDash Dasher app
- Activate your Red Card in the Dasher app***
*Compared to a restaurant delivery order, based on average Dasher payouts nationwide while on a delivery. Actual earnings may differ and depend on factors like number of deliveries completed, time of day, location, and expenses.
*Subject to eligibility.
**Must be 19+ in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia
***The Red Card is a prepaid card used by Dashers to pay for items on Dasher Shop & Deliver offers. The card will automatically be funded prior to check out. Red Cards are not linked to Dasher bank accounts or related to earnings. This card is issued by Peoples Trust Company under license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
Additional information
Dashing with DoorDash is a great earnings opportunity for anyone looking for part-time, seasonal, flexible, weekend, after-school, temporary, steady delivery gig. Deliver with DoorDash and earn extra cash while being your own boss. Dash when it works for you. Sign up today.
Why Become a Shopper with DoorDash?
Turn your shopping skills into extra income. Whether you’re helping someone stock up on groceries or delivering a last-minute convenience order, as a Shopper you unlock more earnings opportunities with DoorDash. Stay active during off-peak hours and no need to wait around for a restaurant preparing an order, becoming a Shopper with DoorDash puts you in control of your time and earnings.
Either as a side hustle or a full-time gig, being a Shopper with DoorDash gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash on your terms.
- Multiple ways to earn: Deliver more than just restaurant orders. Become a Shopper and deliver grocery, convenience, retail, alcohol and more—DoorDash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.
- Control your time: Make cash during off-peak hours so you don’t have to schedule your day around the lunch or dinner time rush; don’t wait around for an order when you do the shopping.
- Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.
- Earn more: Get more cash per delivery on average compared to a restaurant delivery when you do the shopping.*
- Quick and easy start: Sign up in minutes and get on the road fast.*
Basic Requirements
- 18+ years old** (21+ to deliver alcohol)
- Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
- Driver's license number
- Social security number (only in the US)
- Consistent access to a smartphone
How to Become a Shopper
- Click “Sign UpApply Now” and complete the sign up process
- Download the DoorDash Dasher app
- Activate your Red Card in the Dasher app***
*Compared to a restaurant delivery order, based on average Dasher payouts nationwide while on a delivery. Actual earnings may differ and depend on factors like number of deliveries completed, time of day, location, and expenses.
*Subject to eligibility.
**Must be 19+ in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia
***The Red Card is a prepaid card used by Dashers to pay for items on Dasher Shop & Deliver offers. The card will automatically be funded prior to check out. Red Cards are not linked to Dasher bank accounts or related to earnings. This card is issued by Peoples Trust Company under license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
Additional information
Dashing with DoorDash is a great earnings opportunity for anyone looking for part-time, seasonal, flexible, weekend, after-school, temporary, steady delivery gig. Deliver with DoorDash and earn extra cash while being your own boss. Dash when it works for you. Sign up today.
Either as a side hustle or a full-time gig, being a Shopper with DoorDash gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash on your terms.
Multiple ways to earn: Deliver more than just restaurant orders. Become a Shopper and deliver grocery, convenience, retail, alcohol and more—DoorDash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.
Control your time: Make cash during off-peak hours so you don’t have to schedule your day around the lunch or dinner time rush; don’t wait around for an order when you do the shopping.
Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.
Earn more: Get more cash per delivery on average compared to a restaurant delivery when you do the shopping.*
Quick and easy start: Sign up in minutes and get on the road fast.**
Basic Requirements
~18+ years old*** (21+ to deliver alcohol)
~ Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
~ Driver's license number
~ Social security number (only in the US)
~ Consistent access to a smartphone
How to Become a Shopper
Click “Sign UpApply Now” and complete the sign up process
Download the DoorDash Dasher app
Activate your Red Card in the Dasher app****
*Compared to a restaurant delivery order, based on average Dasher payouts nationwide while on a delivery. Actual earnings may differ and depend on factors like number of deliveries completed, time of day, location, and expenses.
**Subject to eligibility.
***Must be 19+ in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia
****The Red Card is a prepaid card used by Dashers to pay for items on Dasher Shop & Deliver offers. The card will automatically be funded prior to check out. Red Cards are not linked to Dasher bank accounts or related to earnings. This card is issued by Peoples Trust Company under license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
Additional information
Dashing with DoorDash is a great earnings opportunity for anyone looking for part-time, seasonal, flexible, weekend, after-school, temporary, steady delivery gig. Deliver with DoorDash and earn extra cash while being your own boss. Dash when it works for you. Sign up today.
Turn your shopping skills into extra income. Whether you’re helping someone stock up on groceries or delivering a last-minute convenience order, as a Shopper you unlock more earnings opportunities with DoorDash. Stay active during off-peak hours and no need to wait around for a restaurant preparing an order, becoming a Shopper with DoorDash puts you in control of your time and earnings.
Either as a side hustle or a full-time gig, being a Shopper with DoorDash gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash on your terms.
- Multiple ways to earn: Deliver more than just restaurant orders. Become a Shopper and deliver grocery, convenience, retail, alcohol and more—DoorDash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.
- Control your time: Make cash during off-peak hours so you don’t have to schedule your day around the lunch or dinner time rush; don’t wait around for an order when you do the shopping.
- Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.
- Earn more: Get more cash per delivery on average compared to a restaurant delivery when you do the shopping.*
- Quick and easy start: Sign up in minutes and get on the road fast.*
Basic Requirements
- 18+ years old** (21+ to deliver alcohol)
- Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
- Driver's license number
- Social security number (only in the US)
- Consistent access to a smartphone
How to Become a Shopper
- Click “Sign UpApply Now” and complete the sign up process
- Download the DoorDash Dasher app
- Activate your Red Card in the Dasher app***
*Compared to a restaurant delivery order, based on average Dasher payouts nationwide while on a delivery. Actual earnings may differ and depend on factors like number of deliveries completed, time of day, location, and expenses.
*Subject to eligibility.
**Must be 19+ in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia
***The Red Card is a prepaid card used by Dashers to pay for items on Dasher Shop & Deliver offers. The card will automatically be funded prior to check out. Red Cards are not linked to Dasher bank accounts or related to earnings. This card is issued by Peoples Trust Company under license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
Additional information
Dashing with DoorDash is a great earnings opportunity for anyone looking for part-time, seasonal, flexible, weekend, after-school, temporary, steady delivery gig. Deliver with DoorDash and earn extra cash while being your own boss. Dash when it works for you. Sign up today.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Either as a side hustle or a full-time gig, being a Shopper with DoorDash gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash on your terms.
Multiple ways to earn: Deliver more than just restaurant orders. Become a Shopper and deliver grocery, convenience, retail, alcohol and more—DoorDash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.
Control your time: Make cash during off-peak hours so you don’t have to schedule your day around the lunch or dinner time rush; don’t wait around for an order when you do the shopping.
Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.
Earn more: Get more cash per delivery on average compared to a restaurant delivery when you do the shopping.*
Quick and easy start: Sign up in minutes and get on the road fast.**
Basic Requirements
~18+ years old*** (21+ to deliver alcohol)
~ Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
~ Driver's license number
~ Social security number (only in the US)
~ Consistent access to a smartphone
How to Become a Shopper
Click “Sign UpApply Now” and complete the sign up process
Download the DoorDash Dasher app
Activate your Red Card in the Dasher app****
*Compared to a restaurant delivery order, based on average Dasher payouts nationwide while on a delivery. Actual earnings may differ and depend on factors like number of deliveries completed, time of day, location, and expenses.
**Subject to eligibility.
***Must be 19+ in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia
****The Red Card is a prepaid card used by Dashers to pay for items on Dasher Shop & Deliver offers. The card will automatically be funded prior to check out. Red Cards are not linked to Dasher bank accounts or related to earnings. This card is issued by Peoples Trust Company under license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
Additional information
Dashing with DoorDash is a great earnings opportunity for anyone looking for part-time, seasonal, flexible, weekend, after-school, temporary, steady delivery gig. Deliver with DoorDash and earn extra cash while being your own boss. Dash when it works for you. Sign up today.
The Vendor Procurement & Carrier Strategy Manager is responsible for leading the sourcing, procurement, onboarding, performance management, and compliance oversight of third-party vendors and transportation carriers supporting Safeway Logistics and ECW operations. This role ensures the organization maintains a reliable, compliant, and cost-effective carrier and vendor network while mitigating operational, financial, legal, and regulatory risks.
The position plays a strategic role in capacity planning, carrier procurement strategy, cost management, and vendor compliance while partnering closely with Operations, Sales, Customer Solutions, Safety, Legal, and Finance teams to support scalable logistics solutions and customer growth.
Key Responsibilities
Vendor Procurement & Management
- Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and selection of transportation, warehousing, and logistics-related vendors and carriers.
- Negotiate vendor and carrier contracts including pricing structures, service level agreements (SLAs), fuel programs, accessorial schedules, and renewal terms.
- Maintain a centralized vendor and carrier database including contracts, certifications, insurance documentation, compliance records, and performance data.
- Monitor vendor and carrier performance against KPIs and SLAs, addressing deficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
- Establish vendor and carrier scorecards to evaluate cost efficiency, service reliability, safety performance, on-time delivery, and claims ratios.
- Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key strategic vendors and carriers to drive performance improvements and operational alignment.
Carrier Procurement & Network Strategy
- Develop and execute a carrier procurement strategy to ensure sufficient transportation capacity for all customer freight, including peak season and surge volume requirements.
- Build and maintain a diverse, reliable carrier network across transportation modes including FTL, LTL, and final mile.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new carriers and brokers to support expanding customer needs while ensuring compliance and service expectations.
- Conduct market analysis on lane rates, capacity trends, and carrier performance to optimize transportation cost and service levels.
- Lead annual and quarterly RFP/RFQ bid events for major transportation lanes and customer programs.
- Develop lane pricing strategies to support competitive customer quotes while protecting company margins.
- Maintain a centralized rate repository for all contracted carriers to ensure accurate and accessible pricing for internal teams.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure all vendors and carriers comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations including DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and insurance requirements.
- Oversee vendor and carrier onboarding processes including background checks, insurance verification, licensing, and safety documentation.
- Implement a carrier risk management model to identify high-risk vendors or carriers and enforce remediation plans or removal when necessary.
- Partner with Safety and Legal teams to manage claims, incident investigations, and carrier corrective action plans.
- Support regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance reviews related to third-party vendors and carriers.
Capacity Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations and Customer Service teams to forecast freight demand and align carrier capacity accordingly.
- Work closely with Customer Solutions and Operations to match carriers with customer requirements including special handling, temperature-controlled shipments, high-value freight, and time-sensitive deliveries.
- Support Sales teams with carrier network insights during customer onboarding, pricing development, and logistics solution design.
- Lead weekly cross-functional reviews to evaluate capacity planning, carrier performance, and cost-to-serve analysis.
- Develop and track KPIs for carrier and vendor performance including:
- On-time pickup and delivery
- Tender acceptance rates
- Claims frequency
- Safety performance
- Cost efficiency
Reporting & Technology Enablement
- Provide leadership with regular reporting on vendor compliance, carrier performance, cost trends, and risk exposure.
- Implement and leverage logistics technology tools including TMS platforms, carrier portals, and analytics dashboards to improve procurement visibility and decision-making.
- Maintain accurate reporting for leadership to support strategic planning and operational improvements.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in vendor procurement, carrier procurement, supply chain management, or logistics operations
- Strong knowledge of transportation compliance and regulatory requirements
- Proven experience managing carrier/vendor contracts, procurement processes, and risk mitigation strategies
- Experience negotiating transportation pricing, carrier agreements, and service contracts
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working cross-functionally with operations, sales, and compliance teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in 3PL, transportation management, or warehousing environments
- Familiarity with DOT, FMCSA, safety compliance, and carrier qualification programs
- Experience leading transportation procurement events (RFP/RFQ)
- Strong collaboration and cross-functional leadership capabilities
- Experience using TMS systems, logistics analytics tools, or procurement platforms
CORNBREAD is a fast-casual, fast-paced, farm-to-table, fun-to-work-at restaurant focusing on authentic soul food and the use of innovative technology to provide a unique and family-friendly dining experience. We’re proud to source all of our ingredients from local farmers and shops. Our food is always fresh because we prepare our meals around the clock with great love and care. Please visit our website at to learn more about our company values.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $65,000
Job Summary
The General Manager builds a healthy business and protects the culture within their restaurants. In this role, they are expected to operate with a high level of responsibility, quality, ethics, and professionalism while ensuring the operational needs of the restaurant are met. They provide team leadership to all support staff, including Assistant Managers, Crew Chiefs, and restaurant team members. In this role, they ensure consistent and exceptional quality and customer service for all guests.
People & Culture
- Recruit, train, and build a diverse highly functioning team per Cornbread 101 Training Program standards
- Communicate proactively, professionally, and positively with the team and guests
- Follow up consistently to develop and maintain trust
- Demonstrate compassion and care while setting clear expectations and accountability
- Confront, diffuse, and resolve difficult situations in a proactive, fair, and solution-oriented manner
- Coach team to meet and exceed cornbread standards and treat all guests and each other with respect
- Execute and deliver performance appraisals and merit increase processes for all applicable team members in a fair and equitable manner
- Maintain up-to-date posters, bulletins, and employee communication
- Maintain low turnover of staff
Health, Safety, & Quality
- Ensure food standard and safety compliance including storage, food specifications, recipes, plating, and garnishes
- Ensure compliance with SOP in the areas of food specifications, recipes, plating, and garnishes
- Train Team Members on food handling techniques including hygiene following Cornbread standards
- Develop and maintain a safety program in the restaurant that incorporates a safety committee, safety meetings, and information on the use of safety tools and procedures
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Ensure food is presented well and served at appropriate temperatures, within standard ticket times
- Actively prevent workers comp and guest incidents by ensuring safety in the restaurant
- Cornbread is following all of the recommended guidelines provided by the New York & New Jersey Department of Health and the CDC
- Follow all Covid-19 protocols
Hospitality
- Create an environment that is passionate about hospitality
- Educate the team so they are familiar with the story of Cornbread
- Build relationships with guests by communicating warmly and effectively
- Seek opportunities to connect with guests on the floor
- Ensure the approved guest feedback system is in use and acted upon
Business Management & Growth
- Execute annual financial, local restaurant marketing, guest service, and human resource objectives, strategies, and tactics
- Develop and maintain a labor schedule that is efficient and cost-effective
- Build sales consistently and deliberately by implementing approved marketing and promotional items
- Purchase (POP) materials, posters, and placemats
- Oversee inventory management including PARS adherence, timely ordering, and supply chain management
- Maintain the restaurant structure including but not limited to appliances, equipment, deep cleaning, sanitation practices, indoor and exterior restaurant appearance
- Follow proper cash handling procedures
- Attend all required leadership meetings
- Provide quarterly reports on the state of the business
Qualifications
- Food Service: 4 years of food service experience.
- Years in Mgmt: 3 years min.
- People skills: Dealing with the public and team proactively, professionally, and positively.
- Ownership: Takes initiative, personally drives & takes pride in business.
- Proficiency in technology, writing, reading, and working knowledge of spreadsheets required
- Food Handlers certificate within 30 days or Serv Safe equivalent
- Ability to lift 30+ lbs and stand for long periods
- Exhibit pride
This job description is not an exhaustive task list of every function of the role, other tasks and job responsibilities as assigned.
Cornbread is an equal-opportunity employer. Cornbread will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Do you want to become a surrogate? We are now offering a sign on bonus to all qualified and matched surrogates that sign contracts. The first step is to fill out our surrogate application. A fertility specialist will contact you to continue the process. For intended parents interested in surrogacy to start or grow their families please contact us today. The surrogacy process is complex, but we will be with you every step of the way. Call today to get started.
Women who may have the ability to produce eggs but are unable to use their uterus or do not have a uterus, may consider a surrogate. A donated egg may also be used with the surrogate in the event a woman cannot produce her own eggs or her uterus is not intact or insufficient to carry a pregnancy. In either case, the husband's sperm, if viable, may be used.
Using an egg donor unrelated to the surrogate carrier eliminates any biological tie. The egg of the surrogate is never used as part of the assisted reproduction process, so that a surrogate is never in the position of delivering her own biological child.
The basic requirements of a woman to serve as a surrogate are:
- Emotionally stable
- Responsible
- In good physical health
- Non-smoker
- Has had at least one successful pregnancy
- Is capable of carrying a child to full term
A woman is not required to fall within a particular age range to serve as a surrogate, but most intended parents prefer a surrogate under the age of 40. For more information on surrogacy please see the documents on the left side of this page.
In Texas, there is a judicial process for validating the Gestational Contract (the contract between the intended parents and the surrogate). Included within the various requirements for having a Gestational Contract validated by a Texas court is that the intended parents must be married and the surrogate must have previously carried a child to term. Additionally, there are residency requirements that apply to either the surrogate or the intended parents, but not both.
Compensation for a surrogate services generally starts in the range of $35,000 - $40,000, for base compensation with over all fees up to 70k, in many cases. The amount of compensation is dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, whether the surrogate carries twins, what procedures a surrogate is required to undergo and whether the delivery is vaginally or by cesarean section.