Monday, 4 April 2011

ARE TAKEAWAYS THE NEW GOING OUT?

It is hard to do better than the experience of relaxing in a cafe, being waited on, choosing some wonderful food and knowing you do not need to do the washing up! However, the best restaurants rarely are economical - this is why in these harsh economic times, many customers are seeking out alternate options.

Step up the simple takeaway, which, in its many forms - from fish n' chips to pizza delivery - has enjoyed an increase in products sold ever since the onset of the recession. You could make a takeaway cheaper through a discount code.

Pizza success

Domino’s Pizza has experienced a good trading period in the UK with same-store sales leaping by 4.2 percent in comparison to last year. At the heart of that businesses success have been promotional offers along the lines of its “Two for Tuesday” deal. In fact its first quarter orders grew by 11 per cent, thanks in large to 57 new outlets that have been added last year.

On the other hand, its differing performance in Ireland tend to suggest that even this comparatively affordable form of purchasing food is not affordable for some.

Now with Ireland hit by way of a financial meltdown, customers steered away from takeaway and delivery pizzas inside the 7 weeks to late March with like-for-like sales down 10 percent as compared to the same period in 2010.

Tight purse strings

It would appear that in some areas clients are tightening up their purse strings, which in fact had originally led to a surge in takeaway sales with a downturn in the restaurant sector, may now mean that even takeaways are difficult to afford.

Alternatively, customers are searching for more methods to save for example by ordering food online and benefiting from comparison websites that allow individuals to compare the costs of certain items from a variety of stores before they buy. Some clients are even steering away from the big brands and instead opting for no frills varieties or lesser known names with cheaper products.

Any individual wanting to indulge in a pizza delivery, however, should consider purchasing their food on the web where prices could be cheaper. Not merely are free deliveries often available with web purchases, but a majority of businesses will also issue a discount code that might enable you to save money on purchases. These may range between a two for one offer; to cash off orders; or even incentives such as free drinks with a purchase.

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