Delivery-Resistant Fries Target Growing Takeout Demand McCain Foods USA unveiled McCain® SureCrisp® Seaside fries on June 24, a straight-cut frozen product designed to maintain texture and flavor during delivery and takeout orders. The fries are seasoned with a salt, pepper, and garlic blend and available immediately across U.S. foodservice channels. The launch responds to sustained growth in off-premises dining. "Since 2024, restaurant operators have seen an increase in overall takeout and delivery sales, but many foods, especially fries, aren't prepared to journey beyond the dining room, putting quality, experience and restaurant reputation at risk," said Dara Schuster, Senior Director of Marketing, Potato FS & QSR for McCain Foods. "Our McCain SureCrisp products are designed to eliminate that worry and delight diners with perfectly crisp and delicious fries from anywhere. Our operator partners can feel confident that their restaurant's reputation for serving high-quality menu items is upheld once orders walk out the door."

Flavor and Format Seaside fries are pre-seasoned to reduce prep steps in the kitchen. Chef Mark Slutzky, director of culinary at McCain, cited the product's durability as a core strength: "There's nothing worse than opening a delivery order to discover soggy, flavorless fries. At McCain, we understand the stakes of precise and reliable quality control without sacrificing flavor. Salt, pepper and garlic come together in perfect proportion, ensuring McCain SureCrisp Seaside fries not only withstand the journey from kitchen to couch but also deliver a taste diners will be hitting reorder for again and again." McCain notes that crispiness performance is contingent on adherence to cooking guidelines and delivery within 30 minutes; actual results may vary based on delivery protocols and climate conditions.

Why It Matters

As third-party delivery platforms remain a fixture in restaurant operations, operators need potato products engineered for the delivery environment. Pre-seasoned options reduce kitchen labor while addressing a persistent consumer pain point—soggy fries on arrival. McCain's focus on delivery-specific formulation reflects broader consolidation in the frozen potato category around off-premises durability.

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Written by FBM Publications Editors