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GrubHub Reports Gender Difference in Ordering DessertFeb 15, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Data from GrubHub, an online and mobile food ordering service, confirms that women are 25 percent more likely to order dessert than men. In a release, the Company noted that women are approximately 50 percent more likely to order frozen yogurt -Women are nearly 15 percent more likely to order ice cream -Women are about 10 percent more likely to order fried desserts -Men are approximately 20 percent more likely to order milkshakes -Men are about 10 percent more likely to order cookies -Cake is the gender-neutral dessert of choice, accounting for more than 25 percent of all dessert orders GrubHub also found that geography plays a role in the dessert gender divide. Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas exhibit relative gender equality when it comes to overall dessert orders. -Boston: Women are almost 40 percent more likely to order dessert -Philadelphia: Women are about 35 percent more likely to order dessert -Atlanta: Women are about 30 percent more likely to order dessert -Houston: Women are almost 30 percent more likely to order dessert -Washington, D.C.: Women are about 25 percent more likely to order dessert "While we can't promise that these insights will improve your love life, they do show that our female diners, especially, like to finish their meals on a sweet note," said Susanne Dawursk, GrubHub brand marketing director. "And with GrubHub's more than 17,000 restaurants in 400+ cities, diners can find plenty of great dessert options. Whether you choose to share with your honey is entirely up to you." ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) |