The Crazy Amount Of Money We Spend On Takeout In Wyoming

If someone mentions the word 'takeout' to you, you probably think about having a pizza delivered.

Technically, takeout is when you purchase something prepared in one place and then consume it in another.

That means the coffee you pick up every morning is considered 'takeout.' The ice cream cone you buy at the Dairy Queen drive-thru is also considered 'takeout,' just like running through McDonald's to grab dinner for the family.

We love takeout in Wyoming and are among the top ten states that spend the most on it per year. Owner.com did the research and showed that Wyomingites spend $4,777 each year per resident on takeout, landing us at #8 on the list. 

We all live fast-paced lives. Many people don't have the option of sitting down for a home-cooked meal, so finding a quick food option is always at the top of their minds.

It may be running through the drive-thru or delivering the food to your front door. For many areas, pizza was about the only thing offered for delivery for a long time. Then, in 2020, restaurants needed extra options to make money and keep their businesses open, and the delivery option became an everyday option. DoorDash, Grub Hub, and Uber Eats have helped the delivery growth in Wyoming.

Delivery services have changed the 'takeout' game because when you're not feeling well or aren't in the mood to cook or go to the grocery store, you can bring it to you.

Although delivery services seem relatively new, they have been an option in some places since Roman times. The first online delivery service was World Wide Waiter, founded in 1995 and still operates as waiter.com. 

Check out this video from Weird Food History's YouTube Channel to learn more about the history of takeout and delivery.