Story by James Turner, Contributing writer
People on campus now have another option when it comes to food delivery.
Two weeks ago, QDOBA rolled out a new delivery service for the residents of Murray who are within the city limits.
The Mexican restaurant now delivers daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. to all of Murray .
QDOBA is owned and operated by Bluegrass Fresh Mex Company, which is headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky. Tony Page, managing member, said over the past six months, QDOBA has begun delivering in many locations nationwide to better serve their customers. Page added that college students are their primary audience.
Page said people have been asking about delivery since their location in Murray opened in 2013.
“If something as simple as delivery makes their day a little easier, we figured why not,” Page said.
The cost is $2.50 per delivery plus the price of the meal.
Shift supervisor Taylor Crawford said business is starting to pick up now that they have expanded beyond just the Murray State campus. She also said there are big incentives for the delivery drivers.
“We get paid more than most delivery drivers,” Crawford said. “We get minimum wage, and we get to keep our tips.”
Additional staff were hired to make sure orders are kept up, quality food is made and customers are ensured quick deliveries.
“Murray has been great to our family over the past 4 years and this is simply another way to show our customers how much we appreciate them,” Page said. “Catering is a big part of our business and we’ve always made it a point to deliver those orders. This is the next step, a way of expanding our services to better take care of our customers.”
With the new service only coming out a couple weeks ago, students are just learning about the new delivery option.
Tyler Covington, junior from Murray, said he admires QDOBA for making the change.
“I commend Qdoba on efficiently taking advantage of the market,” Covington said. “Murray people want better food, more quickly, without it being an inconvenience to themselves. It’s evolution of society.”
Page said they are opening another QDOBA location in Paducah, Kentucky, in front of the Kentucky Oaks Mall, next month.