Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2020
Media Contacts:
Emily Daunt
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (517) 377-3933 |
Leslie Pardo
Marx Layne & Company (248) 855-6777 |
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Launches Carry Out Michigan Website
Statewide site provides information to help consumers order from and support local restaurants; Restaurants invited to sign up and be featured on site
Statewide site provides information to help consumers order from and support local restaurants; Restaurants invited to sign up and be featured on site
The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) announced today the launch of carryoutmichigan.com, a website that serves as the state’s single source for the most accurate, up-to-date information on local restaurants.
“We are working around the clock to provide as many resources as possible to support Michigan’s hospitality industry, which has taken the brunt of this pandemic,” said Justin Winslow, President and CEO of MRLA. “While there is tremendous excitement about restaurants being able to reopen on June 8 with limited capacity, we understand that take out will still play a role in operations and will still be widely used by consumers. Carry Out Michigan is the newest resource we can provide, offering a centralized online hub for the general public to support their favorite restaurant by ordering a meal to go.”
Consumers can visit the website and filter restaurants in their area—throughout the state of Michigan—by entering an address or selecting a specific cuisine. A list of restaurants based on the user’s location proximity is generated. Each restaurant listing indicates the type of cuisine offered; price range; delivery, pick-up, or curbside options; as well as menu, directions and hours of operation.
Owners can sign up their restaurants at no cost by visiting the website and creating an account on the site. Restaurants have the options to provide details such as hours of operation, food offerings, location, and other information for consumers to access the business. Once signed up, MRLA will approve the listing and the restaurant will appear on the website.
Visit carryoutmichigan.com today to order out or sign up.
“We are working around the clock to provide as many resources as possible to support Michigan’s hospitality industry, which has taken the brunt of this pandemic,” said Justin Winslow, President and CEO of MRLA. “While there is tremendous excitement about restaurants being able to reopen on June 8 with limited capacity, we understand that take out will still play a role in operations and will still be widely used by consumers. Carry Out Michigan is the newest resource we can provide, offering a centralized online hub for the general public to support their favorite restaurant by ordering a meal to go.”
Consumers can visit the website and filter restaurants in their area—throughout the state of Michigan—by entering an address or selecting a specific cuisine. A list of restaurants based on the user’s location proximity is generated. Each restaurant listing indicates the type of cuisine offered; price range; delivery, pick-up, or curbside options; as well as menu, directions and hours of operation.
Owners can sign up their restaurants at no cost by visiting the website and creating an account on the site. Restaurants have the options to provide details such as hours of operation, food offerings, location, and other information for consumers to access the business. Once signed up, MRLA will approve the listing and the restaurant will appear on the website.
Visit carryoutmichigan.com today to order out or sign up.
About the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,000 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 595,000 people and creating nearly $40 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,000 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 595,000 people and creating nearly $40 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
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