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Table 2 Preference of ordering from online food ordering applications (n = 419)

From: Response of the consumers to the menu calorie-labeling on online food ordering applications in Saudi Arabia

 

n

%

1. Do you prefer to order directly from the restaurant or online food ordering applications? (n = 419)

Online food ordering applications

Restaurants

247

172

58.9

41.1

2. What is the reason behind using online food ordering applications? (n = 247)*

The different price and offers compared with ordering directly from the restaurant

Saving time and effort

The ease of access to restaurants and shops compared with ordering from a restaurant directly

The variety of options for restaurants and shops available on the apps

99

257

224

172

23.6

61.3

53.4

41.1

3. Has your use of online food ordering applications increased during the COVID-19 pandemic? (n = 419)

No

Yes

151

268

36.0

64.0

  1. n (%) = Data presented as number and percentage
  2. *Participants were allowed to choose more than one option