CHICAGO, April 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Grubhub, the
nation's leading takeout marketplace, and Tinder, the world's most
popular app for meeting new people, teamed up to uncover the dining
preferences of today's singles.
Results from a nationwide poll conducted by the two companies
showed a significant divergence from longstanding dating
stereotypes, as a new generation dominates the dating scene.
The poll of Tinder users found the following insights:
- Today's singles embrace their hearty appetites.
Q: Which dish do you prefer on a first
date?
A: 62 percent of respondents prefer a heartier
dish, whereas 38 percent prefer a lighter meal.
- You don't have to offer to pick up the bill to make the step
to a second date.
Q: Would not offering to pay be a
deal-breaker?
A: Only 36 percent of respondents would
rule out a second date if the other person didn't offer to pay and
64 percent said it would not be an issue.
- Grubhub and chill make for the ideal third date.
Q: It's your third date. What do you do?
A: 60
percent of respondents prefer to order in for a casual night in,
whereas the remaining 40 percent prefer to dine out.
- What's mine is yours.
Q: Your date keeps stealing food off your plate. What do you
do?
A: 'Scowl,' according to 31 percent of
respondents in comparison to 69 percent of respondents who
answered 'share.'
- Unless you can use chopsticks, don't bother with sushi.
Q: Your date uses a fork for sushi. What do you
think?
A: 56 percent of respondents thought, 'it's
cringe-worthy!' and the remaining 44 percent thought 'it's
adorable' to forgo the chopsticks.
"Partnering with Tinder allowed us to tap into the food-related
dating preferences and practices of today's singles," said
Barbara Martin Coppola, chief
marketing officer of Grubhub. "We're thrilled to be part of the new
dating experience and it is heartwarming to see that Grubhub can
play a role in the love story of couples nationwide, as people get
to know a new partner over their favorite local cuisine, from the
comfort of home."
The poll surveyed more than 2,000 people across the U.S. via the
Tinder app. Participants were surveyed on their food-related dating
preferences. By choosing answers through Tinder's signature 'swipe
left' and 'swipe right,' these participants allowed Grubhub and
Tinder to draw five key conclusions about the etiquette of food
during the first three dates.
"Most first dates involve food, so partnering with Grubhub to
learn more about how eating preferences affect compatibility was a
perfect fit for us," said Rosette
Pambakian, vice president, global communications and brand
of Tinder. "The findings are interesting and highlight the
important role food plays in dating."
To receive $7 off your first order
of $15 or more, visit
tinder.grubhub.com. If you are interested in becoming part of the
Grubhub Delivery team, please visit driver.grubhub.com. To find out
how your restaurant can join Grubhub, check out get.grubhub.com. To
learn more about Grubhub and its portfolio of brands, please visit
newsroom.grubhub.com.
About Grubhub
Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation's
leading online and mobile takeout food-ordering marketplace with
the most comprehensive network of restaurant partners and largest
active diner base. Dedicated to moving eating forward and
connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local
restaurants, the company's platforms and services strive to elevate
food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use
platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub is proud to
work with more than 50,000 restaurant partners in over 1,100 U.S.
cities and London. The Grubhub
portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, AllMenus,
MenuPages, LAbite, Restaurants on the Run, DiningIn and Delivered
Dish.
About Tinder
Launched in 2012, Tinder is the world's
leading social app for meeting new people. With its global reach,
people in all 196 countries around the world are swiping right to
connect with others, making it a top 10 lifestyle app in more than
110 countries. In 2015, the company introduced Tinder Plus, giving
users access to premium features, Rewind and Passport. Each day, 26
million matches are made on Tinder with more than 10 billion
matches made to date.
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