Family-Sized Deli Meals

McAlister’s Deli's New Family Meals are an Easy Dinner Solution

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.

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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.
Customizable Family Meals
Future trends may involve offering customizable family meals to cater to different taste preferences and dietary restrictions of families.
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.

Industries Being Reshaped

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.
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.
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.
SCORE
1.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 7%
Activity 35%
Freshness 9%

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