#TheGreatAmericanTakeout movement trends on social media

On Tuesday, a coalition of restaurants banded together to participate in #TheGreatAmericanTakeout. These restaurants urged consumers to order at least one takeout or delivery meal to show support for the restaurant community.

“Because dine-in meals are no longer being served at most restaurants, delivery and pick-up are the only ways to support these struggling businesses,” the coalition said in a statement.

The chains included California Pizza Kitchen, Chevys Fresh Mex, El Torito, The Habit Restaurants Inc., Jason’s Deli, Lemonade, Modern Market, Noodles & Company, Panera Bread and Veggie Grill, while various independent restaurants participated across the country.

Did consumers participate in #TheGreatAmericanTakeout? Why yes, they did.

Basketball legend LeBron James, who owns about 10% of Blaze Pizza, retweeted the chain’s plea to customers to support #TheGreatAmericanTakeout:

We're joining #TheGreatAmericanTakeout in support of the American restaurant industry.

By ordering a meal for delivery or pick-up today, you're helping restaurants and restaurant workers everywhere. Get a good meal for a great cause, and help your favorite restaurants! pic.twitter.com/gN31bRe4mK
— Blaze Pizza (@BlazePizza) March 24, 2020

That post alone undoubtedly boosted the profile of the event, as James has more than 45 million Twitter followers.

#TheGreatAmericanTakeout was one of the trending topics on Twitter with over 10,000 mentions at one point.

Just ordered takeout! I ordered from a local restaurant in my neighborhood. Did you order takeout too tonight for #TheGreatAmericanTakeout? If so, what’d you get?
— Amanda Salas (@AmandaSalas) March 25, 2020

#TheGreatAmericanTakeout

Completed.

The family just got back from @ChickfilA fil-A and they brought me my Spicy Chicken Deluxe
— Wayne Dupree (@WayneDupreeShow) March 24, 2020

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Today is #TheGreatAmericanTakeoutDay!! Many restaurants are hurting right now but a lot are still open for takeout and delivery! This current situation is no joke, but if we don’t #supportsmallbusiness then some won’t be able to survive this pandemic. Today might be #takeoutTuesday but remember that you can still show your support by ordering tomorrow and any other day as well! Just know the sooner the better, and whenever possible, order directly from the restaurant because other food delivery services charge them or take a cut of the profit. @pepperlunchcali in Irvine is one that’s still open and I must say, their sweet potato fries are perfect! I ordered the Jumbo Classic Pepper Rice and added sausage and cheese. The mozzarella cheese was definitely a game changer! The food was cooked perfectly and I was able to call and pick up my order quickly. Drop a and tell me what are your fav small restaurants that are still be open!! • • • #greatamericantakeout #saverestaurants #supportlocal #supportcommunity #eatlocal #dinelocal #togofood #ordertogo #carryout #takeout #curbside #foodtogo #supportlocalbusiness #grubhub #postmates #doordash #dineOC #dineorangycounty #dineLA #dinelosangeles #ocfoodies #californiaeats #takeoutfood #eeeeeats #YelpElite #yelpOC #foodbloggers

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Total cheat day for me. Did you show your local small business eatery/restaurant some love today? If not, you can still show your favorite some TLC this week. Employing millions of people nationwide, the restaurant industry is taking a major hit from #covid_19. Some, may not make it back to normal when all is said and done . I went big and I went local 1) Habit Burger and Grill 2) Papparadelle with bolognese sauce from @pastashoprb. #greatamericantakeout #burgersandfries #lunch #dinner #cheatday #foodie #food #foodstagram #pasta #bolognesesauce #burgers #fries #yummy #nomnom #cheatmeal

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The editors of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality even participated in the movement.

Taco Togo I’m picking up my online-ordered #TheGreatAmericanTakeout from @VTDallas . Thanks @VelvetTacoCEO & @TheGATakeout Note unit’s fortuitous pickup window and “You Can Ring My BEEEEELLLL!” @NRNonline pic.twitter.com/1HnQoGQziQ
— Ron Ruggless (@RonRuggless) March 24, 2020

#thegreatamericantakeout West Coast style: drive-thru and curbside takeout at @wearemiguelsjr and @GreenTomatoOC #saverestaurants. @NRNonline Editor's Letter to our industry https://t.co/iQwtOvsMgL pic.twitter.com/Knna0hq72w
— FastFoodMaven (@FastFoodMaven) March 25, 2020

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#greatamericantakeout with @mexicue

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A sausage pie from @famouspinos for #thegreatamericantakeout

A post shared by Bret Thorn (@foodwriterdiary) on Mar 24, 2020 at 5:00pm PDT

We had @NapolisPizza and I ordered way too much but my 19-yr old just came home and there will be nothing left but the anchovies. #GreatAmericanTakeout pic.twitter.com/IwfIOLs35r
— Lisa Jennings (@livetodineout) March 25, 2020

We asked the Nation’s Restaurant News Facebook community about their participation, and they responded with some of their own stories:

We know these are hard times, especially for the restaurant community. Nation’s Restaurant News is here to listen to our readers and community. We have set up a phone number for our readers to call or text where you can leave stories and operations solutions.

Reach out to us at 718-675-5094 where we will be collecting your operations-related stories via voicemail or text.

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#TheGreatAmericanTakeout movement trends on social media as restaurants promote takeout during the coronavirus pandemic

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