Pizza Hut Begins to Turn the Corner: From Missed Moments to Customer Relevance

 

In the ever-evolving foodservice landscape, few brands have weathered the highs and lows quite like Pizza Hut. Once an undisputed leader in pizza innovation and in-store dining, Pizza Hut spent years watching its dominance dwindle according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.  

However, a noticeable pivot is underway—and it’s not just about crusts, cheese, or toppings. It’s about cultural currency. It’s about relevance. With the launch of the 5-Foot Tiered ‘After Pizza Cake’ and the reimagined Hut Lover’s Line, Pizza Hut is finally starting to grasp what the modern ‘pizza consumer’ truly desires: personalization, participation, and a bit of pizza-centric spectacle.

Let’s break it down from the lens of food marketing evolution, consumer behavioral shifts, and actionable strategies for sustainable brand revitalization.

 

Five Consumer-Focused Miss-Steps From Pizza Hut’s Past:

1.       Over-Reliance on Value Bundles Over Experiential Engagement

o   Instead of tapping into consumer lifestyle moments (e.g., dating, gaming, weddings), Pizza Hut focused on price wars and two-for-one deals—undermining long-term brand value.

2.       Failure to Capitalize on Pop Culture & Social Integration

o   Domino’s turned pizza tracking into a gamified ritual. Papa John’s tapped into esports. Pizza Hut, for too long, remained silent in digital culture where its core demographic thrives.

3.       Slow Adaptation to Delivery-First, Mobile-First Ordering Habits

o   While competitors optimized seamless app-based ordering and integrated third-party delivery platforms, Pizza Hut lagged in UX innovation, creating friction for hungry users.

4.       Brand Stagnation: Ignoring Gen Z & Millennial Flavor Preferences

o   A lack of bold, trending flavor innovation meant Pizza Hut failed to appeal to adventurous palates—until now with the Spicy Hawaiian Lover’s pizza.

5.       Neglecting Nostalgia-Driven Reinvention

o   Pizza Hut sat on a gold mine of nostalgic value (remember the red cups and Book It?) but failed to refresh it for modern consumers seeking both retro vibes and new experiences.

 

Five Grocerant Guru®-Approved Strategies for Relevance & Forward Momentum:

1.       Lean Into Cultural Moments – Make Pizza the Co-Star

o   The After Pizza Cake is a masterstroke of occasion-based marketing. Weddings have become personalization powerhouses, and Pizza Hut smartly steps in with edible decor that is both Instagrammable and craveable.

2.       Bridge Occasions with Food-Forward Innovation

o   Weddings today have late-night snack tables, donut walls, and taco bars. Pizza Hut’s five-foot pizza tower not only satisfies but surprises—elevating pizza from side dish to spectacle.

3.       Reframe the Menu Through an Emotional Lens

o   The Hut Lover’s Line speaks directly to how consumers feel about their pizza— “I’m a Meat Lover,” “I’m a Veggie Lover.” That emotional alignment with identity boosts engagement and loyalty.

4.       Champion Shareable, Social-First Experiences

o   From pepperoni rose garnishes to towering presentation, this campaign encourages photos, shares, and stories. That’s currency in 2025, where social media is the new storefront.

5.       Build Buzz, Then Reward the Consumer with IRL Activation

o   From sweepstakes to Hawaiian honeymoons, Pizza Hut isn't just selling pizza—they're offering a lifestyle upgrade. Experience-led marketing builds deeper brand resonance.

 

The Takeaway: Pizza Hut is Evolving, and the After Pizza Cake is Proof

The After Pizza Cake isn't just a quirky campaign, it's a reflection of a new Pizza Hut mindset. It embraces what I call “Eating-In Is the New Going Out,” merging grocerant strategies (restaurant quality, grocery access, lifestyle relevance) into one highly buzzworthy product.

This activation understands today’s customer relevance at its core: personalization, joy, shareability, and memory-making. Pizza Hut is finally turning the corner from convenience provider to culture creator—and in doing so, recapturing a slice of the future.

The Grocerant Guru® says this: If they keep this up—integrating food, fun, and feeling into their brand story—Pizza Hut may once again sit at the head of the table.

 

Steven Johnson is the Grocerant Guru® at Foodservice Solutions®, a firm specializing in Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food research. He’s been leading the evolution of consumer-focused foodservice since 1991.

Consumer Channel Migration Elevates Disequilibrium A Grocerant Guru® Centric Perspective on Foodservice Channel Shifts

 

The grocery retail landscape is experiencing a tectonic shift, driven by an accelerating consumer migration from traditional grocery toward ready-to-eat, ready-to-heat, and freshly prepared foodservice options. This “grocerant” movement—a term coined by Grocerant Guru® Steven Johnson at Tacoma WA based Foodservice Solutions®—captures the fusion of grocery and restaurant experiences. Once a marginal trend, the grocerant model is now a powerful force eroding the boundaries between where food is purchased and where it is consumed. It has propelled supermarkets, convenience stores (c-stores), and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) into an intense competition for the consumer’s mealtime dollar.

Historical Trends: From Scratch Cooking to Grocerant Innovation

1970s–1990s: Supermarket Supremacy
Home-cooked meals and weekly shopping dominated the cultural narrative. Supermarkets thrived on bulk purchases and planned meal prep. This was the golden era of CPG advertising and loyalty cards.

2000s–2010s: The Rise of Convenience Culture
A cultural shift toward time-starved, dual-income households pushed consumers toward fast food and grab-and-go convenience. C-stores and QSRs began to blur the line between snacks and meals. Microwaveable meals and value menus redefined affordability and access.

In a Battle for Share of Stomach

2020s: The Grocerant Era
Today, we’re in the full swing of consumer channel migration. QSRs and c-stores offer complete meal solutions with restaurant-quality appeal. According to Johnson, “Consumers no longer eat where they shop. They shop where they can eat.” Grocery stores, with legacy infrastructure built around ingredient sales, are now urgently pivoting to retain meal relevance.

Data Signals: Evidence of the Grocerant Disruption

·       QSR Revenue Surge: Quick-service restaurants posted an 8.3% year-over-year revenue gain in 2024, far outpacing the 2.5% growth seen by grocery stores.

·       Declining Supermarket Footfall: Between 2019 and 2023, traditional supermarket visits dropped by 6.7%, reflecting eroded relevance in daily meal occasions.

·       C-store Fresh Food Boom: C-stores report 12% annual growth in foodservice revenue, fueled by robust investments in hot food programs and proprietary coffee platforms.

·       Delivery Ecosystem Disruption: App-based ordering and ghost kitchens make meal solutions ubiquitous—displacing the need for planned grocery trips and meal prep.

Grocerant Disruptions: A Framework from the Grocerant Guru®

Steven Johnson emphasizes that legacy grocery formats are in disequilibrium due to structural, technological, and behavioral disruptions. Here are the most pressing:

1.       Rising Rent & Ops Costs: Traditional grocers are locked into inefficient square footage, draining margins.

2.       Labor Shortages: Deli and hot food counters remain underutilized due to staffing challenges.

3.       Time Starvation: Consumers are choosing speed over scratch.

4.       Inflation-Induced Behavior Shifts: Shoppers trade down to low-prep, low-waste meal solutions.

5.       Generational Meal Preferences: Millennials and Gen Z are “serial snackers” who crave flavor variety and digital convenience.

6.       Digital Grocery Erosion: Online grocery lacks sensory engagement, making impulse and fresh food sales suffer.

7.       Mobile Meals Reign: Restaurant meals can now be ordered in less time than it takes to plan a grocery list.

8.       Occasion Fragmentation: Breakfast, lunch, and late-night meals have migrated from the grocery aisle to the convenience checkout.

Grocerant Solutions: Strategies to Restore Relevance

According to Johnson, “The future of grocery isn’t grocery—it’s foodservice.” Here are actionable pathways for reclaiming consumer mealtime:

1.       Reformat Store Footprints: Redesign floorplans to emphasize grocerant zones—think seating, hot bars, and self-checkout at food counters.

2.       Leverage Labor Automation: Adopt robotics for repetitive tasks like sandwich making, coffee service, and salad bars.

3.       Double Down on Grab-and-Go: Offer chef-inspired meals, bento boxes, and ethnic street foods in compact, high-turn formats.

4.       Price to Compete: Promote bundled meal deals (entrée + side + drink) at price points that rival fast food.

5.       Generational Menu Engineering: Infuse flavor-forward, globally inspired dishes that resonate with Gen Z’s adventurous palate.

6.       Omnichannel Ordering: Enable mobile app pre-orders, subscription meal kits, and AI-driven suggestions based on consumption patterns.

7.       Last-Mile Partnerships: Collaborate with DoorDash, Uber Eats, or local players to bring grocery-prepared meals into the delivery mainstream.

8.       Brand as a Destination: Market the grocery store as a community food hub—not a pantry restocker.

Think About This: The New Battleground for the Mealtime Dollar

The retail food landscape is undergoing one of the most profound recalibrations in modern history. The consumer’s pivot toward frictionless, foodservice-forward experiences has unbalanced the traditional grocery model. As the Grocerant Guru® notes, “We are witnessing a fundamental rewiring of what it means to be a food retailer.”

Survival depends on grocers thinking like restaurateurs, technologists, and experience designers. Those that adapt quickly—embedding foodservice into their core identity—can win back the mealtime mindshare. Those that don’t risk being left behind in a world where the consumer now expects meals, not menus.

Success Leaves Clues—Are You Ready to Find Yours?

One key insight that continues to drive success is this: "The consumer is dynamic, not static." This principle is the foundation of our work at Foodservice Solutions®, where Steven Johnson, the Grocerant Guru®, has been helping brands stay relevant in an ever-evolving market.

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Don’t want to Cook Thanksgiving Dinner Get Dinner Cooked from one of the Restaurants

 

The Grocerant niche is alive and well within the restaurant sector.  The following list of restaurants would welcome you to buy their Thanksgiving Dinner and Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® is confident you can find one of your favorite restaurants on the list. So enjoy! Your Holiday Meal.

Following is a selection of restaurant chains offering full Thanksgiving meals, or select items, for carryout this year as compiled by; restaurantnews.com. Please be sure to call ahead as some options sell out early.

Bahama Breeze‘s Thanksgiving Family Bundle includes four Thanksgiving Dinner entrées & four slices of Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake.

Ben’s Kosher Deli is offering a Thanksgiving Feast for 6 ($179.90) and 10 ($289.90). Feast for 6 includes 2.5 lbs. of Fresh Breast of Turkey Off The Frame. Feast for 10 includes Whole Roast Turkey (15 lb. average). Both come with Ben’s Own Stuffing & Gravy. Sides (choose two) include roasted red potatoes with garlic & rosemary, thyme bake yams, fresh string beans almondine, fruit noodle pudding, sweet potato pudding, and homemade mashed potatoes. Included accompaniments: 1 qt. cranberry-pineapple compote, mini rolls, 1 qt. fresh-cut cole slaw, and assorted relish tray.

Bill Miller Bar-B-Q offers an assortment of holiday ordering options: Turkey Hen (9-11 lbs raw weight) $69.95, Turkey Tom (17-19 lbs raw weight) $119.95, Honey Glazed Spiral Cut Ham $79.95, Party Packs also available that serve 10 – 20 for $116.50 – $217.50. Family packs and party packs also available.

Billy Sims BBQ will once again offer slow-smoked turkey and hams for $69.99 each. 7-8 lb hams feed 8-10 and 12-14lb turkeys feed 10-12.

Black Bear Diner will open at 11am. Homestyle turkey, Old-fashioned smoked ham, slow-roasted prime rib. Each dinner is served with your choice of soup or salad, cornbread muffin, red-skinned mashed potatoes & gravy, housemade cornbread stuffing, Italian green beans, and a slice of pumpkin pie. Pre-order your holiday meal starting Monday, November 20th.

Bob Evans Restaurants classic Farmhouse Feasts feature three of your favorite Thanksgiving entrée options, including our signature turkey that’s slow-roasted for six hours, slow-roasted pot roast mixed with caramelized onions and roasted carrots, or hickory-smoked ham. Each Farmhouse Feast also includes handcrafted sides made from farm-fresh ingredients such as house-made bread & celery dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans with ham, macaroni & cheese, cranberry relish, freshly baked rolls and pumpkin pie. Farmhouse Feasts are packed cold, so guests can heat, serve and enjoy whenever their Thanksgiving celebration takes place. The classic Farmhouse Feasts come in various sizes, serving four, eight or up to 10 people starting at $79.99. Guests can order their Farmhouse Feast for Thanksgiving by ordering at BobEvans.com, or visiting or calling any Bob Evans location. Guests have the option to get their Farmhouse Feasts via carryout or curbside pickup. Delivery is available for orders placed on BobEvans.com through Tuesday November 22nd. Also available to order is the Holiday Hot Family Meal To Go for $99.99. Served hot and ready to enjoy, the Holiday Family Meal feeds up to six and includes a family-sized portion of Bob Evans’ signature hand-carved slow-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham steaks, hand-crafted family-size sides – including bread & celery dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans with ham and corn. It also comes with freshly baked dinner rolls, cranberry relish and pumpkin pie. The meal is also available for curbside pickup, carryout or delivery through Tuesday, November 21. Whole pies also available starting at $12.29.

BRAVO Italian Kitchen will also offer Thanksgiving Packages To Go, available hot or cold, featuring all of the classic offerings for a “Turkey Day” celebration. Packages are available in small pan for $105 (feeding 3 people) or large pan for $160 (feeding 6 people). Cold Pick Up/Delivery is available Monday, Nov. 20 through Thursday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., while Hot Pick Up/Delivery is available Wednesday, Nov. 22, through Thursday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Brio Italian Grille will offer Thanksgiving Packages To Go, available hot or cold, featuring all of the classic offerings for a “Turkey Day” celebration. Packages are available in small pan for $105 (feeding 3 people) or large pan for $160 (feeding 6 people). Cold Pick Up/Delivery is available Monday, Nov. 20 through Thursday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., while Hot Pick Up/Delivery is available Wednesday, Nov. 22, through Thursday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Buca di Beppo will offer Thanksgiving Packages To Go, available hot or cold, featuring all of the classics offerings for a “Turkey Day” celebration. Packages are available in small pan for $105 (feeds 3 people) or large pan for $160 (feeds 6 people). Cold Pick Up/Delivery is available Monday, Nov. 20 through Thursday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., while Hot Pick Up/Delivery is available Wednesday, Nov. 22, through Thursday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All Orders must be in by Nov. 21.

Chompie’s is open until 4pm and offers Thanksgiving Dinner for $29.99 per person, dine in or to-go. Includes white meat turkey breast with stuffing and cranberry relish. Served with mashed potatoes, pan gravy, home-style string beans and candied yams. Fresh baked knot rolls and a slice of apple or pumpkin pie also included. Chompies also has delicious complete Thanksgiving meal packages to go that serve 12-15 generously. In addition to coming as part of the meal packages, Chompie’s also offers its extra large (20-22 lbs. raw weight) whole oven-roasted turkeys to go. A la carte Thanksgiving side dishes and pies also available. Order whole turkeys & large dinner packages by Monday, Nov. 20th.

Chuck-A-Rama‘s $99 Thanksgiving Dinner feeds four and includes Turkey Breast (2 lbs.), Tossed Salad (32 oz) + Ranch Dressing (8 oz), Turkey Stuffing (32 oz), Mashed Potatoes (32 oz), Turkey Gravy (16 oz), Green Beans (32 oz), Mac-n-Cheese (32 oz), Cranberry Sauce (16 oz), Homemade Yeast Rolls (1 dozen), and Whole Pumpkin Pie. Order by Thursday, November 16th for pickup on Wednesday, November 22nd.

Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar will be offering 3-course holiday platters with all the fixings to go. Slow Roasted Turkey ($135), Smoked Ham ($135), and Turkey & Ham ($145). Homemade Whole Desserts also available.

Cody’s Original Roadhouse is offering a Thanksgiving Feast for $73.99. The feast serves 4-6 people and includes 2lbs Roasted Tom Turkey Breast, 2lbs Sugar Baked Ham, vegetable, pineapple sauce, cranberry sauce, Cody’s original stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, 8 yeast rolls with cinnamon butter, and 4 slices of pumpkin pie. Add ons available. Orders must be placed by November 16.

Copeland’s of New Orleans Thanksgiving Packages feeds 6-8 for $149 and includes fried turkey breast or whole turkey, turkey gravy, buttermilk biscuits and choice of two holiday sides. Add on desserts and a la carte options also available. 48 hours notice required. Available for pick up November 6th through 23rd.

Corky’s Ribs & BBQ – Hickory Smoked Whole Turkey, serves 12-14 people, $69.99; Whole Turkey Feast, serves 12-14 people, $129.99. Includes: choice of 2 sides and giblet gravy; Honey Glazed, Spiral Sliced Ham, serves 8-10 people, $84.99; Ham Feast, serves 8-10 people, Includes: Honey Glazed Ham, Choice of 2 sides and giblet gravy, $139.99; Side dishes also available: cornbread dressing, sweet potato casserole, baked potato casserole, macaroni & cheese. Pick up dates: November 21 and 22.

Cotton Patch‘s Ultimate Holiday Spread serves up to 12 for $169 and the Complete Holiday Spread serves up to 6 for $99. Both include choice of Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast or Holiday Ham, cornbread dressing, choice of 3 sides, scratch-made gravy, cranberry sauce, choice of peach cobbler, pumpkin crunch, pecan cobbler, one dozen rolls. Also available are the Classic Holiday Spread ($69), the Festive Sides Feast ($45) and assorted trimmings.

Cowboy Chicken‘s Turkey Package serves 8-10 people and includes one wood-fired rotisserie turkey, Twice Baked Potaters, green beans, country-style stuffing, 12 dinner rolls and peach cobbler for $150. Whole turkeys are available for $75 or come pre-sliced for $80. Closed Thanksgiving Day so order early.

Cracker Barrel’s convenient Heat n’ Serve options provide a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal for any size gathering, ready to heat and serve at home in two hours or less. Starting at $154.99, the Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Feast serves 8-10 and includes two oven-roasted turkey breasts, cornbread dressing and turkey gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole, choice of two country sides, sweet yeast rolls and pumpkin and pecan pies for dessert. For others, the Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner makes the perfect meal for $104.99 and serves 4-6, including an oven-roasted turkey breast, cornbread dressing and turkey gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole, choice of one country side and sweet yeast rolls. Available for pick up Nov. 18-258, while supplies last. Guests that pre-order now and schedule pick up on Nov. 20 or 21 receive a free Bonus Card. A variety of meal options to choose from are available, including Country Fried Turkey, Broccoli Cheese Casserole, Turkey n’ Dressing & Sugar Ham Meal, and Homestyle Holiday Pies.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill offers three Thanksgiving Feasts for $159.95 (serves 6). The Roasted Turkey Feast includes roasted sliced turkey and gravy, parmesan mashed potatoes, cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce, asparagus with roasted garlic thyme butter, broccoli-cheddar casserole, apple cinnamon bread pudding, and bread with whipped butter. The Roasted Ham Feast includes brown sugar glazed ham, parmesan mashed potatoes, cornbread dressing, asparagus with roasted garlic thyme butter, broccoli cheddar casserole, apple cinnamon bread pudding, and bread with whipped butter. The Roasted Turkey & Ham Feast includes 2lb brown sugar glazed ham and 2lb roasted sliced turkey and gravy, parmesan mashed potatoes, cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce, asparagus with roasted garlic thyme butter, broccoli-cheddar casserole, apple cinnamon bread pudding, and bread with whipped butter.

Flanigan’s Just Dinner Deal is available for $14.99. Includes a half pound of Jennie-O turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and rolls. Not available for dine-in.

Fogo de Chão guests can order to-go and delivery Thanksgiving packages that serves six or more people and include roasted turkey and au jus, sweet potato casserole, Brazilian apple and sausage dressing, cranberry relish, alongside pão de queijo, sautéed asparagus, and decadent cocoa fudge brownies for dessert.

Golden Corral can do your cooking this holiday season! Holiday hosts can simplify planning their own meals with Holiday Feasts To Go, featuring a complete meal for six to eight people with the choice of Roasted Turkey, Glazed Ham, or Holiday Beef Roast and all the trimmings – choice sides, rolls, and a whole pie. Guests can pre-order online or through the app now for pickup starting November 1. In some markets, Guests can choose to pick up their Holiday Feasts Ready-to-Eat or choose to Heat-and-Serve on their own schedule. Tthe last day to order for Thanksgiving pickup is Nov. 20.

Joe’s Crab Shack – Thanksgiving Turkey Feast. Roasted turkey served with stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, complete with a slice of pumpkin pie. Adults $22.99, kids $13.99. Full menu also available. Available for dine-in or take-out.

Johnny Carino’s will be open so you can enjoy turkey and all your favorite Thanksgiving sides for dine-in or to-go. Starters: House salad, endless fresh-baked bread. Entree: Carved roasted turkey with gravy, corn bread stuffing, red-skin mashed potatoes, candied yams, fresh vegetabl medley, cranberry sauce. Dessert: Pumpkin pie with whipped cream. $23.99 adults, kids 10 and under $9.99. Also, Turkey Feast To Go serves up to 8 people for $129.99. Order by Friday, November 17th. Pick up Monday, November 20 through Thursday, November 23. 3 days notice prior to pick up required for cancellations.

K&W Cafeteria – Turkey Family Feast, $74, serves 6, includes sliced turkey, dressing, turkey gravy, rolls, three sides, and cranberry sauce. Ham Family Feast, $74, serves 6, includes sliced ham, potato salad, rolls, and three sides. Turkey Family Gathering, $189, serves 20, includes sliced turkey, dressing, turkey gravy, rolls, three sides, and cranberry sauce. Ham Family Gathering, $189, serves 20, includes sliced ham, potato salad, rolls, three sides. Whole cakes, $21.99. Whole pies, $13.99. Add-ons also available. Holiday Feast orders must be placed at least 48 hours in advance of pickup date.

Kings Family Restaurant will be serving three 3-course dine-in or take out dinners: The Roasted Turkey dinner, the Oven Baked Ham dinner, and the Turkey and Ham combol plate are all served with house salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, rolls and a slice of pumpkin or apple pie. Carryout Feasts also available. The Family Feast serves four, the Deluxe Feast serves eight, and the Ultimate Feast serves twelve. Carryout Feasts include mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, rolls and choice of whole pumpkin or apple pie.

Kona Grill is serving up their Signature Traditional Roasted Turkey or Macadamia Nut Turkey with all the trimmings, and pumpkin pie.

La Madeleine‘s Holiday Feast includes oven-roasted turkey breast or applewood-smoked ham, cranberry apple stuffing, wild mushroom sauce, cranberry chutney, sourdough breadsticks and your choice of two sides including red skinned mashed potatoes, green beans almondine, sweet potato soufflé and broccoli & rice provençal. Seasonal favorite Pecan and Pumpkin Tartes as well as classic cakes, the Sacher Torte and Coconut Cream, also available.

Luby’s Family Feasts to Go: $179.99 serves 10-12. Choose from Whole Roasted Turkey, Whole Smoked Turkey, Whole Spiral Sliced Ham, Whole Deep-Fried Turkey, or Whole Roasted Turkey Breast. Include 2 qts. cornbread dressing, 1 pint cranberry sauce, 1 qt. giblet gravy, 1 dozen dinner rolls and either pumpkin or pecan pie. $109.99 serves 4-6. Choose from Roasted Turkey Breast (4.5 lb avg), or Spiral Sliced Ham (4.5 lb avg). Includes 1 qt. cornbread dressing, 1 pint cranberry sauce, 1 pint giblet gravy, 1 dozen dinner rolls and either pumpkin or pecan pie. An extensive selection of Holiday Meats, Sides, Fresh Salads, Whole Pies and Cakes, and Group Catering selectios are also available.

Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que two take-home options bring the warmth and flavors of the South to holiday tables. Originating from the rich traditional recipes from different regions of the South, the Thanksgiving Family Feast ($319.99) serves at least 10 people while the Thanksgiving Supper ($199.99) is perfect for smaller gatherings of up to six people. This year, Lucille’s is also offering a cornucopia of take-home A la Carte options for those that want to add to their Feast or Supper or build their own Thanksgiving meal. All Take-Home Orders, which can be ordered online must be placed by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 20, for pick-up on Wednesday, November 22, or Thursday, November 23. Guests can also choose to order Take-Home A la Carte Options.

Maggiano’s Little Italy will be open on Thanksgiving Day and serving hot and cold carryout options for up to five people. Carryout bundles can be ordered online or by phone before 8 p.m. on Nov. 22 and can be picked up on Tuesday, Nov. 21 or Wednesday, Nov. 22 for cold bundles, or Thursday, Nov. 23 for hot bundles. Cold-prepared bundles are $210 and hot-prepared bundles are $220. Carryout Bundle Menu includes Caesar Salad, Traditional Roasted Turkey with Giblet Gravy and Sage & Sausage Stuffing, Country-Style Smoked Baked Ham with Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Four-Cheese Ravioli, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Relish, Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake, and Freshly Baked Bread

Marmalade Cafe is offering a Family Feast To-Go. Includes traditional oven roasted sliced turkey, stuffing, Golden Yukon mash potatoes, sauteed green beans, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, mixed green salad, and whole pumpkin. 4-6 people $175; 8-10 people $250. All orders require at least 24 hours of advance notice. Available for pick-up starting November 21st to November 23rd.

McCormick & Schmick’s Thanksgiving Feast To-Go serves 4-6 for $236.50. Sliced roasted turkey, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes and turkey gravy, butternut squash bisque, seasonal salad, butternut squash casserole, green beans with bacon, apple vinaigrette, sourdough bread with butter and traditional pumpkin pie. Orders must be placed before Monday, November 20th. Pick-up on Thursday, November 23 between 12pm and 4pm.

McGrath’s Fish House Thanksgiving Dinner includes fresh garden salad and hot sourdough bread, roasted turkey breast & dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, baked yams, vegetables and cranberry sauce. Pumpkin or apple pie. $19.95 per adult; $7.95 for children 12 and under. Regular menu is also available. McGrath’s Thanksgiving Feast for Four includes fresh garden salad and hot sourdough bread, roasted turkey breast & dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, baked yams, vegetables and cranberry sauce. $69.95.

Mel’s Diner‘s Thanksgiving Dinner is available for carry out. Choices include Roasted Turkey 16.99, Roasted Loin of Pork 16.99, Virginia Ham Steak 16.99, Mel’s Key Lime Fish 17.99, or Mel’s Slow Roasted 10oz. Prime Rib Dinner 19.99. All dinners served with: soup or tossed salad with choice of dressing, choice of mashed potatoes and gravy or mashed sweet potatoes, and green beans and corn. Thanksgiving Kids Meals 9.99. Also available, Holiday Meals To Go serve 4 to 6 for $89.99. Choice of entrées include Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast, Fresh Roasted Loin of Pork, or Baked All Natural Virginia Ham. All dinners served with: Choice of homemade stuffing, choice of mashed potatoes and gravy or mashed sweet potatoes, green beans and corn, and a whole pumpkin pie. Order by November 20th.

Mitchell’s Fish Market offers a Full Holiday Dinner that includes 4 lbs sliced roasted turkey breast, smashed redskins, turkey gravy, herb stuffing, cranberry relish, mashed sweet potatoes, sweet corn sauté, seasonal vegetables, Mitchell’s House Salad, bread & butter, pumpkin pie. Serves 4-6, $159. Order by Sunday, November 19. Pick up Thanksgiving Day 9 am – 11 am.

Perry’s Steakhouse – Leave the cooking to Perry’s this Thanksgiving with a delicious turkey dinner available for dine-in and to-go! From 11 am – 9 pm on November 23, Perry’s is offering a special Thanksgiving dinner with all your favorite fixings for just $49 per person and a slice of pumpkin cheesecake for an additional $9. Pre-ordering begins November 22 from 11 am-close. Options include an individual smoked turkey breast with a soup or salad and sides for $49 per person or the Family-style Thanksgiving Meal for 4 for $149.

R&R BBQ – Festive party season is here, and R&R’s fan-favorite Holiday Packs are back. This Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or any celebratory gathering, cross food-prep off your list. Each pack includes their famous slow-smoked turkey, garlic mashed potatoes with gravy, creamed corn, stuffing, rolls, and a delicious cranberry-apple crisp for dessert. With enough food to feed 6-8 people, your entire meal will be ready to take home and finish in your oven with easy at-home instructions. Pick-up dates are Monday, 11/20, through Wednesday, 11/22. Individual items are available a la carte. Orders can be placed online, in store, or by calling any R&R BBQ location.

Red Lobster will be open at select locations for to go orders.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill‘s Thanksgiving meals are available for take out, $34 per adult and $17 per child. Includes an appetizer (choice of Rosa’s Signature Caesar Salad, a Fresh Greens Salad, or soup). Main Course includes roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes with roasted garlic demi-glace, sausage + apple stuffing, and cranberry. Side Dish choice of crispy brussels sprouts or broccolini. Dessert includes choie of pumpkin cannoli, traditional cannoli, or pumpkin tiramisu. The regular dinner menu will be available to order, as well. While supplies last. Prices vary in Hawaii.

Rosebud Restaurants take-home Thanksgiving special is priced at $300 and serves 8-10 individuals. It includes turkey or brisket, greens beans, mashed potatoes, candied carrots, creamed corn, cranberry sauce, stuffing, rigatoni vodka, savory gravy, jalapeño-infused cornbread, Dessert choices include of pecan, cherry, or pumpkin pie. A la carte options also available with the purchase of a package. Orders will be accepted until noon on Friday, Nov. 17.

Roy’s Restaurant will open at 10am. Island inspired three-course Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings in addition to their Classic Prix Fixe menu. Roy’s Keiki (children’s) menu is also offered. Reserve your table today or celebrate at home with a Turkey Dinner prepared and packaged just for your family.

Seasons 52‘s Thanksgiving To Go serves 4-6 for $225. Includes Field Greens Salad, Roasted Turkey with Savory Pan Gravy, Yukon Mashed Potatoes, Herb Stuffing, Green Beans, Mashed Butternut Squash, Cranberry Relish, and 6 Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgences for dessert. Available for pickup 11/22 between 11am – 4pm. Also available, Thanksgiving Plates. Field Greens Salad, Roasted Turkey with Savory Pan Gravy, Yukon Mashed Potatoes, Herb Stuffing, Green Beans, Mashed Butternut Squash, Cranberry Relish, and a Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgence for dessert. Available for pickup 11/23. Adults $40, Childs $18.

Shari’s – Turkey Feast, $99.99, serves 4-6. Oven roasted turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, broccoli cheese casserole, mashed candied yams, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, and dinner rolls. Includes choice of one delicious pie. Ham Feast, $89.99, serves 4-6. Applewood smoked ham, gravy, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, broccoli cheese casserole, mashed candied yams, turkey gravy, cinnamon apples, and dinner rolls. Includes choice of one delicious pie. Sides only feast also available.

Sticky Fingers Ribhouse is offering The Whole Meal take out package. It feeds 8-10 people and includes a whole smoked turkey, 5 turkey day sides, dinner rolls and pumpkin pie for $160. A la carte options also available and include whole smoked turkey and ham, plus all the sides you need to deck out the whole Thanksgiving table. Orders must be placed by noon on Sunday, November 19th and are available for pickup Wednesday, November 22nd from noon to 8pm and Thursday, November 23rd from 9am to 10:30am.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse three-course Thanksgiving take-and-warm options are portioned for 5 or 10 people. Available for pre-order 11/1-11/21. Available for pickup 11am to 9pm on Wednesday 11/22, or 9am-11am on Thursday 11/23 and will be picked up cold with reheating instructions.

The Capital Grille has the following sides available: Brioche stuffing, French green beans, cranberry-pear chutney, Sam’s mashed potatoes, pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey, seeded rolls, and housemade gravy. Pre-order by November 21. Pick up scheduled for Wednesday, November 22, 9am–5pm and Thursday, November 23, 9am–11am.

The Toasted Yolk Cafe is bringing back its fan-favorite, take-and-bake cheesy hash brown dish for just $20, available now through December 24th. This dish is the perfect addition to any gathering this season, the Toasted Yolk’s Holiday Hash is mixed with cream of chicken soup, onions, salt and pepper and baked to golden brown on top. The delicious dish comes uncooked with cooking directions and serves nine to 11 people. To order The Toasted Yolk’s Holiday Hash, guests must call ahead, preferably 24 hours in advance.

TOUS les JOURS has revealed its new Happy Thanksgiving Collection, perfect for Turkey Day dinners, Friendsgiving potlucks or as a host or hostess gift. The new collection is available at participating TOUS les JOURS locations now through November 23rd. Options include Apple Pie with Pecan Cake, Pumpkin Spice Cake, Lavender Lemon Cake, Taro Mousse Cake, Thanksgiving Cloud Cake, and the Pecan Tartlet.

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