Too Good To Go<\/a>,\u201d connects users with local businesses offering surplus food at deeply discounted prices. Customers can purchase \u201csurprise bags\u201d containing food that would otherwise be discarded, often paying just a fraction of the regular price.<\/p>\n\u201cI\u2019ve had nothing but wonderful experiences,\u201d says Martha Johnson, a regular app user. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou go; you swipe. They make it super easy. Convenient, and then you\u2019re in and out. And you get to enjoy a great treat or a great meal for a fraction of the cost.\u201d<\/p>\n
Local businesses embrace the platform<\/p>\n
At BB\u2019s Donuts, owner Eduardo Olivares uses the app to sell donuts and kolaches that would typically go unsold.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything is made fresh every day,\u201d Olivares explains. \u201cIt\u2019s kind of hard to tell based on the flow of traffic what to make. We just kind of make more than enough. Sometimes there\u2019ll just be stuff left over that we don\u2019t want to just toss.\u201d<\/p>\n
Major retailers join the movement<\/p>\n
The platform isn\u2019t limited to small businesses. <\/p>\n
Major retailers like Whole Foods Market have also joined the initiative, offering prepared foods, produce, meat, and even flowers through the app. Customers can select the type of items they want, though the specific contents remain a surprise until pickup.<\/p>\n
Recent examples include deals such as:<\/p>\n
Three prepared meals from Snap Kitchen for $10 (regular price $30)<\/p>\n
Evening pickup options at Whole Foods for prepared foods at significant discounts<\/p>\n
Regular offerings from chains like Tiff\u2019s Treats, Great American Cookie Company, Shipley\u2019s, and Circle K stores<\/p>\n
How it works<\/p>\n
The app uses location services to show nearby participating businesses with available deals. Users must act quickly to secure their preferred options, as deals are time-sensitive and require pickup during designated windows.<\/p>\n
Global impact<\/p>\n
Launched in Copenhagen in 2016 as a food waste reduction initiative, \u201cToo Good To Go\u201d has grown to serve more than 100 million users worldwide and partners with 175,000 businesses globally. The app\u2019s popularity has even spawned a trend on TikTok, where users share \u201creveal videos\u201d showcasing their surprise bag contents.<\/p>\n
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