Delivery food: order frequency in the U.S. 2018

A 2018 survey found that 45 percent of adults in the United States ‘hardly ever’ ordered delivery food. In contrast, only four percent of respondents said that they ‘often’ ordered delivery food – this share increases to eight percent when only considering the responses of adults aged 18 to 29.

Eating in America: cook at home or delivery?

When it comes to meals at home, data shows that the majority of adults usually cook for themselves. Only eight percent of respondents said that they typically ordered takeout or food delivery – not being in the mood to cook is typically given as one of the main reasons for choosing to order takeout or delivery. The two most popular methods of ordering food delivery are by telephone and online, sharing 85 percent of responses. Grubhub and DoorDash are the most commonly used online delivery providers among consumers in the United States.

Carryout orders rise, but is delivery market going stale?

Consumer spending in quick-service pizza restaurants has increased by more than five billion U.S. dollars since 2013. Following several years of stagnation, spending in the pizza delivery sector jumped to eleven billion U.S. dollars in 2019. Consumer spending on carryout pizza continues to grow and totaled approximately 19 billion U.S. dollars in 2019. Many restaurants are improving their takeout menu and promoting carryout deals because not only does it cut costs – delivery drivers are not required – but it also helps to edge out competition from online delivery providers, such as Grubhub.