To gives families a break from home-cooking during the COVID-19 pandemic, McAlister’s Deli has launched Family Meals at participating locations.
McAlister’s Deli's new Family Meals are family-sized meal bundles that cover everything from meats to veggies. To cater to different taste preferences the Family Meals come in four different varieties. For instance, the Mac & Cheese Family Meal comes with four portions of McAlister’s Mac & Cheese alongside some fan-favorite toppings. Then there's the Grilled Chicken Salad Family Meal, which features four entree-sized servings of McAlister’s Garden Salad. Finally, the Spud Max Family Meal delivers double-sized McAlister’s baked potatoes, while the McAlister’s Club Family Meal features four meaty McAlister’s Club sandwiches. All meals come with your choice of a family-sized side dish and a gallon beverage, with the option to also add cookie packs or additional side dishes as well.
Family-Sized Deli Meals
McAlister’s Deli's New Family Meals are an Easy Dinner Solution
Trend Themes
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Family-sized Meal Bundles — There is potential for other restaurant chains to offer family-sized meal bundles to cater to families during the pandemic and beyond.
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Customizable Family Meals — Future trends may involve offering customizable family meals to cater to different taste preferences and dietary restrictions of families.
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Meal Delivery Services — Meal delivery services can leverage the trend of family-sized deli meals by offering them as an option for busy families who prefer to eat at home.
Industry Implications
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Fast Food Chains — Fast food chains can capitalize on the trend of family-sized meal bundles by offering their own versions and using this as a marketing strategy.
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Meal Kit Services — Meal kit services can tap into the trend of customizable family meals by offering options for families with different taste preferences and dietary restrictions.
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Online Grocery Stores — Online grocery stores can capitalize on the trend of family-sized deli meals by offering them as part of their ready-to-eat meal selection for busy families who prefer to eat at home.