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Food Delivery Services May Actually be Healthier

A survey conducted by Butterball discovered that Americans are spending an average of $1,100 on takeout food every year. That’s around $21 on a weekly basis. Moreover, one of four Americans was found to order online at least once a week. According to Newsy, these results were based on a survey of 1,000 people. Cited reasons were mainly laziness and craving for certain type of food. Additionally, Forbes reported that Visa has discovered Americans are going out for lunch an average of twice a week, spending about $936 each year. That’s according to data released from a survey of 1,003 adults across the country. That’s how much takeout food or home-delivery services have been earning. Companies like GrubHub and Seamless make it even easier to satisfy your cravings or have your favourite meal delivered right on your doorstep.
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