# Family-Sized Deli Meals McAlister’s Deli's New Family Meals are an Easy Dinner Solution By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-04-21 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-meals-1 References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/04/20/mcalisters-introduces-new-family-meals/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/mcalistersdeli/photos/a.95791406611/10156648550801612/?type=3&theater) To gives families a break from home-cooking during the COVID-19 pandemic, [McAlister’s Deli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-crunch-salad) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-family-side) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-and-gorgonzola-salad) 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. Image Credit: *McAlister’s Deli's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Familial Comfort Food Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-mash-meal.md) - [Family-Focused Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-kits-for-families.md) - [Multi-Person Meal Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-feasts.md) - [Hearty Steak Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-and-gorgonzola-salad.md) - [Family-Sized Mexican Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-trio.md) - [Family-Friendly Recipe Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellofresh-family.md) - [Low-Cost QSR Family Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-kfc-meal.md) - [Cost-Conscious QSR Family Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-family-feast-meal.md) - [American-Chinese Cuisine Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-express-family-meal-deal.md)