Food delivery is the biggest trend in the restaurant industry these days but there is some debate as to whether it’s worth the cost. Sales do rise significantly for both restaurants and third party delivery companies, especially in the first three months of starting delivery, but tend to flatten after that. Many restaurant owners complain about the high costs but acknowledge that delivery saved their businesses. Delivery is here to stay, most agree, because consumers are demanding it as part of an overall trend toward convenience.

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