Take it TO-GO: The Great American Takeout

Take it TO-GO: The Great American Takeout

The way restaurant patrons experience dining out has changed immensely since coronavirus cases have begun popping up in the U.S. Restaurants that were once packed to the brim with happy diners are now sitting empty, largely in part to shelter-in-place and lockdown orders that have seen them shutter their doors to traditional dine-in customers in the interest of public health. However, many dining rooms have pivoted to offering take-out, delivery, and even cook-at-home grocery kits to continue generating revenue during these difficult times.Beginning in late March, a coalition of national and regional eateries began backing a new campaign called The Great American Takeout in a bid to support the struggling restaurant industry. The movement originally began as a one-day event on March 24, but has become a national weekly occurrence where patrons flock to their favorite spots for curbside pickup or social-distancing-safe takeout. Hungry diners are encouraged to post on social media using the hashtag #greatamericantakeout to inspire continued participation.

26th May 2020 SAGE

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