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# Stay-at-Home Family Meal Deals
The New Family Meals from Noodles & Company Feed Up to Four

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-11 | Business
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-family-meals
References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2020/04/noodles-company-releases-new-family-meals.html) & [noodles](https://www.noodles.com)

Many families are hunkering down at home in response to physical distancing and shelter-in-place measures enacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which is seeing companies create offerings with this in mind like these new family meals from [Noodles & Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-company-stuffed-pasta).

The meals are priced at $40 each and come with four entrees along with two sides to offer enough food to feed a family of four or perhaps even provide multi-meal support for couples. Customers can choose from the Italian Classics, Mac Pack, Asian Bowls or World Flavor varieties to enjoy [restaurant-quality meals from home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/familysize-frozen-meals) without having to do any cooking.

The new family meals from Noodles & Company are available for curbside pick-up, takeout or delivery at participating locations. The company has also pledged to provide a regular-sized bowl for a healthcare worker for every family meal purchased to support frontline workers.

Image Credit: Noodles & Company

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.8/10
- Popularity: 76% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Family Meal Deals:** Opportunity for restaurants to create family meal packages to cater to customers staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- **Curbside Pick-up:** Opportunity for restaurants to implement curbside pick-up services to accommodate customers who prefer minimal contact during the pandemic.
- **Support for Frontline Workers:** Opportunity for businesses to support healthcare workers by pledging a donation or providing incentives with every purchase made.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Restaurant:** Restaurants can capitalize on the demand for family meal deals and curbside pick-up services.
- **Food Delivery:** Food delivery platforms can partner with restaurants to offer the new family meal packages to their customers.
- **Healthcare:** Healthcare organizations can collaborate with businesses to provide support for frontline workers through donation initiatives.

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