# Delivery-Only Macaroni Restaurants The KD Pep-Up Shop Brightens Winter with Comfort Foods By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-01-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-pepup-shop References: [twitter](https://twitter.com/kraftdinner/status/1486044752235704321) & [ubereats](https://www.ubereats.com/ca/store/kd-pep-up-shop-sudbury/jcdTZ0Y8U9K78aurGTZQZQ)  Cold drinks, milkshakes, smoothies, iced coffees and [KD Original Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese8) are just some of the items that can be found on the menu of the KD Pep-Up Shop on [Uber Eats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-dealivery-promotion). This delivery-only restaurant in Toronto is only open for a limited time and it promises to brighten the long and dark days of January during the cold winter months in Canada. The KD Pep-Up Shop is not only the place to find KD Original but also KD Bites nuggets, poutine, burgers and tacos made with the iconic cheesy macaroni. The menu also offers Kraft White Cheddar Signature items like Chicken Carbonara Kraft Mac & Cheese and [BBQ Pulled Pork Kraft Mac & Cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese-smoky-barbecue). All of these comforting delivery meals have the potential to reduce kitchen fatigue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Delivery-only Restaurants:** The concept of delivery-only restaurants is disrupting the traditional dine-in restaurant experience by offering convenience and accessibility for consumers. - **Comfort Food Delivery:** The trend of delivering comfort foods, such as macaroni and cheese, directly to consumers' homes is an opportunity for food companies to tap into the growing demand for nostalgic and convenient meal options. - **Limited-time Menu Items:** Offering limited-time menu items, like the KD Pep-Up Shop, creates a sense of urgency and exclusivity that can drive demand and excitement amongst consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery services, such as Uber Eats, have disrupted the traditional dining model and have the opportunity to expand their offerings to include more delivery-only restaurant options. - **Frozen Food Industry:** The demand for comfort foods and the rise of delivery-only restaurants creates opportunities for frozen food companies to innovate and offer convenient and nostalgic meal options for consumers. - **Fast Food Industry:** Quick-service restaurants can leverage the trend of comfort food delivery by offering their own versions of classic comfort foods, like macaroni and cheese, for delivery through their own apps or through food delivery services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fried Chicken-Flavored Macaroni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-kfc-original-recipe-flavour-mac-n-cheese.md) - [Pop-Up Takeout Joints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-takeout-joints.md) - [Chicken Recipe Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-recipe-flavor.md) - [Plant-Based Boxed Noodle Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-notmacandcheese.md) - [Pasta-Packed Pizzeria Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-caesars-crazy-puffs.md) - [Pizza-Flavored Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese-pizza.md) - [Macaroni-Colored Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-dinnerware-collection.md) - [Familiar Frozen Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese-deluxe.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Tonal Dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-dinnerware.md)