Time is money. At least that's sometimes the thinking when opting for a quick meal from a restaurant or ordering delivery instead of shopping for groceries and cooking at home. Caught between busy schedules and rising restaurant prices, however, US shoppers are looking for a compromise — and grocery stores are selling one. Many grocery chains are now offering some sort of freshly prepared options for shoppers who don't have time to cook and don't want to spring for restaurant food. (Plus, they can stock up on groceries during the trip.) The Whole Foods hot bar was one of the earliest to get in on this trend. "We are actively making it easier for customers to stretch their budgets through solutions like our meals," Walmart US CEO David Guggina said at a recent investor conference. Read more about the shift to ready-to-eat grocery store meals at the link in our bio. Story by Dominick Reuter (Credit: Dominick Reuter/Business Insider) #diningtrends #foodtrends #grocerystore #quic...