# Family-Sized Takeout Meals Chick-fil-A is Testing Out a 'Family Style Meal' Options By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-07-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-style-meal References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2017/07/chick-fil-tests-new-family-style-meals-and-new-mac-and-cheese.html) & [chick-fil-a](https://www.chick-fil-a.com/) Chick-fil-A is now experimenting with the introduction of Family Style Meals in select locations across the United States as a means of offering a [convenient takeaway option for groups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-family-box). The Family Style Meal boasts enough food to feed about four people and includes a main entree, two sides and a set of eight small rolls. Some of the main meals that are available include everything from Chick-n-Strips and [Chick-fil-A Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-shaped-trays) to Grilled Chicken Breasts. As part of the trial of these new Family Style Meals, the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-kfc-meal) chain is also launching two all-new sides: Bacon Baked Beans and Mac & Cheese. These convenient takeaway sets also include everything needed for setting up a meal, such as plates, utensils and condiments, with the option to add beverages, additional sides or entrees as needed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Family Style Meals:** Family-sized meals for takeaway are becoming popular among fast food restaurants - **Convenient Meal Kits:** Fast food chains can expand into meal kits by including recipe cards, fresh ingredients as well as pre-cooked items - **New Side Dishes:** Fast food chains can introduce new side dishes to the menu to increase sales and attract new customers ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food restaurants can create innovative meal options using pre-existing menu items or introducing new ones to produce family-style take out meals for savvy customers - **Meal Kit Delivery Services:** Meal kit delivery companies can partner with fast food chains to offer convenient meal options delivered right to the customer's doorsteps - **Supermarkets:** Supermarkets can partner with fast food chains to offer convenient takeaway meal options for busy families on the go ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Cost QSR Family Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-kfc-meal.md) - [Familial Comfort Food Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-mash-meal.md) - [Cost-Conscious QSR Family Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-family-feast-meal.md) - [Family-Sized Barbecue Value Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cluck-wagon-meal.md) - [Family-Sized Mexican Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-trio.md) - [Heart-Shaped Fast-Food Sharing Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-shaped-trays.md) - [Chicken Sandwich Chain Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickfila-pizza-pie.md) - [Sauce-Smothered QSR Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokehouse-bbq-nuggets.md) - [Heritage-Inspired QSR Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickfila-newstalgia.md)