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Hearty Heat-and-Eat Meals

Cracker Barrel's Bolstering Its Takeout Menu with New $5 Take-Home Meals

— May 27, 2023 — Lifestyle
Cracker Barrel is helping you bring your favorite flavors home with you with the launch of its new $5 Take-Home Meals.

During the height of the pandemic, meal kits saw a surge in popularity. Now, consumer continue to enjoy the convenience of enjoying their favorite restaurant meals in the comfort of their own home. Cracker Barrel's new $5 Take-Home Meals perfectly satisfy this craving by allowing you to purchase fresh-made dishes that have been chilled and packaged for takeout. You can then reheat these meals at your convenience for an instant entree.

The new Cracker Barrel's $5 Take-Home Meals are available now and currently come in three varieties: Meatloaf and Mac N' Cheese, Smoky Grilled Chicken and Mashed Potatoes, and Fried Homestyle Chicken & Mac N' Cheese.

Image Credit: Cracker Barrel
Trend Themes
1. Take-home Meals - The continued popularity of take-home meals provides an opportunity for restaurants to diversify their revenue streams and cater to the convenience-focused consumer market.
2. Heat-and-eat Meals - Offering ready-to-heat meals taps into the consumer need for quick and easy meal options that don't sacrifice quality or taste.
3. Meal Kits - Taking inspiration from the success of meal kit delivery services, incorporating meal kits into take-home meal options offers consumers an elevated cooking experience and an opportunity for restaurants to showcase their culinary expertise.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Industry - By expanding take-home meal options, restaurants can increase revenue and cater to consumer demand for convenient yet high-quality meal options.
2. Food Packaging Industry - As take-home meals become more prevalent, there is a need for innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions that maintain food quality during transportation and reheating.
3. Meal Delivery Industry - As consumers continue to seek out convenient meal options, meal delivery services can partner with restaurants to offer ready-to-heat meal options for busy consumers seeking high-quality meals on-the-go.
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