Chipotle, Domino’s Diners Pull Back From Delivery to Save Money
- First-quarter U.S. delivery sales grew just 2.1%, data shows
- Shoppers return to in-person dining, but are limiting spending
An employee prepares a delivery at a Domino's Pizza restaurant in Chantilly, Virginia.
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Delivery is slowing as consumers seek savings and return to in-person dining, according to Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. and Domino’s Pizza Inc.
The burrito chain said delivery sales declined in the first quarter from the prior year. At Domino’s, carryout was “strong” but “the delivery business remains more pressured,” Chief Financial Officer Sandeep Reddy said on a call with analysts. Delivery sales at limited-service restaurants advanced just 2.1% in the first quarter from a year ago, marking a fourth straight quarter of slowing growth, according to brands tracked by research provider Black Box Intelligence.