# Restaurant Takeout Holidays 'The Great American Takeout' Urges People to Order Takeout & Delivery By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-03-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-american-takeout References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2020/3/coalition-of-restaurants-launches-the-great-american-takeout-a-new-holiday-with-plenty-of-vegan-options) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/TheGATakeout?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1241148822035656704&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2020%2F03%2F24%2Fbusiness%2Fgreat-american-takeout-trnd%2Findex.html) A group of restaurants banded together to declare 'The Great American Takeout' day to keep the industry functioning during COVID-19. For the majority of restaurants, [take-out and delivery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grubhub-multistore-ordering) are now the only way guests can be served and businesses are uniting to remind people that they're open and willing to serve customers in a safe way. While people are stuck at home, a coalition of restaurants are urging people to order [takeout or delivery from local eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weeklong-carryout-special) and inspire others to do the same on social media by using the #TheGreatAmericanTakeout tag. Even beyond The Great American Takeout, which took place on Tuesday, businesses are transitioning to a transitioning to [delivery and takeout models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-grill-express). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 9% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Increased Takeout and Delivery:** Restaurants are transitioning to delivery and takeout models as the primary way to serve customers during COVID-19, creating opportunities for innovative delivery platforms and technologies. - **Restaurant Collaboration:** Restaurants are joining forces and forming coalitions to collectively promote takeout and delivery, presenting opportunities for cross-promotion and shared resources. - **Social Media Engagement:** Restaurants are harnessing the power of social media to encourage customers to order takeout and delivery from local eateries, opening up opportunities for creative marketing campaigns and influencer partnerships. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery services that can provide efficient, reliable, and contactless delivery solutions have the potential to thrive and disrupt the traditional restaurant industry. - **Digital Marketing and Social Media:** Digital marketing agencies that specialize in social media engagement and influencer marketing can help restaurants maximize their online presence and drive takeout and delivery orders. - **Packaging and Sustainability:** Companies that specialize in innovative and eco-friendly packaging solutions can capitalize on the increasing demand for takeout and delivery while addressing sustainability concerns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fakeaway Meal Hotlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-joy.md) - [Halloween Food-Delivery Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grubhub-halloween.md) - [Viral Delivery-Only Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-kitchen.md) - [Holiday Food Delivery Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/420-food-promotions.md) - [Delivery Driver Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-apps.md) - [Delivery-Only TV Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterchef-table.md) - [Mexican Cuisine Thanksgiving Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-back-home-bogo.md) - [Delivery-Only Restaurant Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveryonly-restaurant-app.md) - [American Lunch Discounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeforlunch.md)