As a Dasher, understanding the trends in your region helps you see the bigger picture of how and where demand is growing. These insights highlight what customers in your area are ordering most, how geography and city layout affect delivery demand, and what that means for your opportunities to earn. By keeping a pulse on regional dashing trends, you can make more informed choices about when, where, and how you want to dash.
For this report, the South region of the United States includes data from cities in the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, and Florida.
DASHING IN THE SOUTH:
MUST-KNOWS & CONSIDERATIONS
The South is known for its steady demand and wide-ranging opportunities.
Although the South has the lowest cost of living nationally, its large, growing metros like Dallas, Houston, and Atlanta are packed with hungry customers. Affluent suburbs and vibrant college towns such as Austin or Baton Rouge keep orders steady from morning through late night — and since the region leads the nation in breakfast dashes, early hours can be especially rewarding for Dashers who start their day strong.
Weather shifts create openings, too — from warm winters that allow year-round dashing to stormy seasons when customers are more likely to turn to delivery.
With so many car-friendly areas, deliveries move easily across neighborhoods, helping Dashers maximize efficiency and earnings. By focusing on the right zones at the right times, southern Dashers can count on reliable earnings and plenty of chances to make the most of each dash — whether that’s catching the breakfast rush or capitalizing on weekend demand.
DELIVERY HIGHLIGHTS IN THE SOUTH
FAVES DOWN SOUTH
In the South, comfort food anchors demand, but global cuisines keep orders diverse and steady across all mealtimes. The inclusion of Italian and Japanese cuisines in the top 5 show the South’s appetite for variety — from saucy pastas and to sushi rolls and ramen. For Dashers, this diversity means handling a mix of quick-prep staples and more delicate, packaging-sensitive meals.
MOST DASHED ITEMS IN THE SOUTH
Top ordered food items
In the South, chicken rules the roost. Nuggets, wings, and sandwiches are guaranteed staples.
Most shopped for items
Heat drives drink orders. Keeping a cooler in the car helps ensure smooth, high-rated deliveries.
