Many families are hunkering down at home in response to physical distancing and shelter-in-place measures enacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which is seeing companies create offerings with this in mind like these new family meals from Noodles & Company.
The meals are priced at $40 each and come with four entrees along with two sides to offer enough food to feed a family of four or perhaps even provide multi-meal support for couples. Customers can choose from the Italian Classics, Mac Pack, Asian Bowls or World Flavor varieties to enjoy restaurant-quality meals from home without having to do any cooking.
The new family meals from Noodles & Company are available for curbside pick-up, takeout or delivery at participating locations. The company has also pledged to provide a regular-sized bowl for a healthcare worker for every family meal purchased to support frontline workers.
Stay-at-Home Family Meal Deals
The New Family Meals from Noodles & Company Feed Up to Four
Trend Themes
1. Family Meal Deals - Opportunity for restaurants to create family meal packages to cater to customers staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Curbside Pick-up - Opportunity for restaurants to implement curbside pick-up services to accommodate customers who prefer minimal contact during the pandemic.
3. Support for Frontline Workers - Opportunity for businesses to support healthcare workers by pledging a donation or providing incentives with every purchase made.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant - Restaurants can capitalize on the demand for family meal deals and curbside pick-up services.
2. Food Delivery - Food delivery platforms can partner with restaurants to offer the new family meal packages to their customers.
3. Healthcare - Healthcare organizations can collaborate with businesses to provide support for frontline workers through donation initiatives.