Research brief

Which of the following taglines is more effective at driving trial intent for a grocery delivery service: 'Free delivery on your first order' or 'Groceries at your door in 30 minutes'?

Based on a survey of 500 U.S. consumers generated from demographic-based AI respondents.Sep 15, 2026, 3:22 PMPublic research report

Target audience

US adults aged 18 and older

Age 18-Any

Sample size 500

Completed / Failed 500 / 0

Which of these grocery delivery taglines is more appealing to you?

Free delivery on your first order

49.6%

n=248

Respondents for this option · Drivers

Financial savings on my first order

Trust in the service reliability

The clarity of the value proposition

The speed and convenience of delivery

Groceries at your door in 30 minutes

44.0%

n=220

Respondents for this option · Drivers

The speed and convenience of delivery

Financial savings on my first order

The clarity of the value proposition

Trust in the service reliability

Neither of these options

6.4%

n=32

Respondents for this option · Drivers

The clarity of the value proposition

Trust in the service reliability

The speed and convenience of delivery

Financial savings on my first order

Free delivery on your first order audience

The 'Free delivery on your first order' tagline appeals most to female consumers earning under $50,000 annually.

248 / 500 respondents49.6%

This segment is significantly more likely to earn under $50,000 compared to the general population.

The audience shows a higher concentration of individuals with a high-school education level.

Female respondents and those in the 25-34 age bracket are more likely to prefer this promotional offer.

Key differences

Potential risks

What are they worried about?

Hidden fees and unpredictable pricing

My primary concern is the lack of transparency regarding hidden service fees that often inflate the final cost beyond the advertised price. I am skeptical of marketing claims that do not clearly disclose the full financial breakdown upfront.

Unreliable delivery time promises

I worry that the thirty-minute promise is unrealistic and that I will end up waiting much longer for my groceries to actually arrive.

Inability to inspect fresh produce and meat quality

My main concern is that I might not get the same quality of fresh produce or meat as I would if I picked the items out myself at the store.

Difficult or inefficient ordering platform

I am concerned that the ordering platform might be too complicated or glitchy to navigate, which would make the process more frustrating than just going to the store myself.

Sampling data

Review the respondent-level sample records