Takeaway services on the rise!
Takeaway services have proven to be a convenient and stress-free alternative to the traditional restaurant visit for quite some time now. The process of ordering is incredibly simple: browse, order, and wait. After a tiring day, you can easily avoid unwanted social interactions and enjoy some peace and quiet. With many now offering online ordering and payment, even the need for a phone call to the delivery person is often eliminated. It’s no wonder that takeaway services are considered a fast growth sector.
The Fast Growth of Takeaway Services
The takeaway industry is booming. There have never been as many delivery services as there are today, and this growth shows no signs of slowing down. Some entrepreneurs are now exclusively offering home deliveries, saving costs on premises, and inventory. The numbers speak for themselves in this industry.
In 2016, around 10 million orders were placed with delivery providers. Of these, only 2 million were made through traditional phone orders, while a whopping 8 million were made via the internet. This was either direct from a delivery service’s website or through the numerous web and app shops accessible from smartphones. The following year, the number grew to 13 million orders, with over 10 million placed online and 2.5 million via telephone. This represents a growth of more than 20%, and the trend is clearly continuing upwards.
Staying Home Sounds Better!
Nowadays, the trend is toward having a second job. Unless one has a well-paying full-time position, many people are looking for additional ways to comfortably support their families. After a long work day, many people lack the motivation to cook. This is why they often opt for a more expensive but simpler alternative.
But why are fewer people going out for “fancy dining”? Surveys have provided a clear answer. Being at home is more convenient. Ordering food delivery requires a lower amount of effort than going out. Especially on days when you simply want to avoid human interaction, you can easily and effortlessly get your meal delivered. And you can do so without any social contact. For many, enjoying their favorite dish while lounging on the couch and watching their favorite show is the epitome of a relaxed evening. Dining out at a restaurant is now reserved for special occasions and celebrations, which are naturally the exception rather than the norm.
Can you expect the same quality?
But what defines a good delivery service? The option to order through web and app shops is not enough on its own. Several other factors play a crucial role, with quality at the forefront. Many delivery service systems offer the ability to leave reviews. Allowing customers to make informed decisions before they order. While personal taste may still vary, complete disappointments can be avoided. Good quality is often accompanied by corresponding costs.
In addition to the cost of the dishes, there are usually delivery fees to consider. Despite this, takeaway services generally prove more cost-effective than dining in restaurants. A driver is simply more economical than the service in a restaurant. Another important factor is delivery time. No one wants their food to arrive after 2 hours, when it’s already gone cold. Delivery time is always dependent on the distance, but a good delivery service should not take more than 30 minutes. The ordered dishes arriving warm and freshly prepared should be a given. Here again, the review system in many delivery service platforms can provide valuable feedback. Especially long delivery times are often commented on.
The digital age is unstoppable even in the restaurant and takeaway industry. Convenience wins when it comes to procuring food. No more stressful shopping. Cooking is eliminated, saving time. The comfort of home is preferred over even the fanciest of restaurants. Ordering online via a delivery app, and ideally even paying through it, is hard to beat in terms of convenience. Ladies and gentlemen, the stage is set for the future’s booming growth sector in the culinary world!
Sources: https://de.statista.com
