A coalition of restaurants – both big and small, local and national – is asking Americans to take part in “The Great American Takeout,” on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, by ordering delivery or takeout in support of the struggling restaurant industry.

To participate in The Great American Takeout, fans are encouraged to:

Post on social media in advance of the event, encouraging friends and followers to take part in #thegreatamericantakeout.

Engage friends, family and colleagues to support their local restaurants by ordering takeout meals.

Order delivery or pick-up for at least one meal on March 24, sharing photos on social media tagged with #thegreatamericantakeout.

Following The Great American Takeout, fans are being encouraged to continue supporting local restaurants and workers by ordering takeout regularly throughout the weeks and months ahead.

While we recognize this list is far from complete, the coalition includes Panera Bread, Noodles & Company, Veggie Grill, El Torito, Jason’s Deli, The Habit Burger Grill, The Cheesecake Factory, Lemonade, Modern Market, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Tocaya Organica, Torchy’s Tacos, Chevys Fresh Mex, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, Del Taco, Primanti Brothers, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, California Pizza Kitchen, Shari’s Restaurant Group, Beefsteak, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, ZaLat Pizza, Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill, California Tortilla, Qdoba Mexican Eats, Curry Up Now, Urbane Café, Paris Baguette, IHOP, Applebee’s, Black Bear Diner, Hungry Howie’s, Yogurtland, Smokey Bones, and more…

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