--- title: Mondelēz Away From Home Insights | Operations description: Operations | The snacking blog devoted to helping foodservice operators feed their snack sales success. Track the latest snack trends. Get insights and statistics to help improve customer service, inform menu innovation and encourage a higher check average. --- [![Click to visit the Mondelez International Away From Home website](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/mdla-afh-logo-horizontal.svg)](https://www.mondelezawayfromhome.com/) - [Trends](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com//topic/trends) - [Operations](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com//topic/operations) - [Culinary](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com//topic/culinary) - Subscribe # Operations [![Featured image for article: A Slice Above: How Branded Desserts Help Drive Sales at Pizza Operations](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/OREO-Dessert-Pizza-3x2.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-slice-above-how-branded-desserts-help-drive-sales-at-pizza-operations) ## [A Slice Above: How Branded Desserts Help Drive Sales at Pizza Operations](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-slice-above-how-branded-desserts-help-drive-sales-at-pizza-operations) April 14, 2026 Dessert Pizza made with OREO Cookie Pieces Pizza operators looking for the secret sauce to gaining a higher check average should turn their attention ... 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[![A Big Deal: How “Little Treats” Are Redefining Dessert Innovation and Efficiency](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/little-treat-meta-1.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-big-deal-how-little-treats-are-redefining-dessert-innovation-and-efficiency) ## [A Big Deal: How “Little Treats” Are Redefining Dessert Innovation and Efficiency](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-big-deal-how-little-treats-are-redefining-dessert-innovation-and-efficiency) April 30, 2026 Little treat culture is changing how consumers snack. See how dessert and snack operators can leverage smaller formats for innovation, efficiency and repeat visits. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/12737-005-Mondelez-Content_Parfait-FEATURED.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/healthcare-cafeterias-reimagined-your-prescription-for-driving-profit-value-and-satisfaction) ## [Healthcare Cafeterias Reimagined: Your Prescription for Driving Profit, Value and Satisfaction](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/healthcare-cafeterias-reimagined-your-prescription-for-driving-profit-value-and-satisfaction) April 16, 2026 Healthcare dining is becoming a key amenity and revenue driver. Discover how variety, value and familiar favorites can increase engagement and repeat purchases. [![Campus Dining, Redefined](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/smoothie-dessert-trends-meta.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/on-course-for-success-pleasing-gen-z-palates-at-colleges-and-universities) ## [On Course for Success: Pleasing Gen Z Palates at Colleges and Universities](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/on-course-for-success-pleasing-gen-z-palates-at-colleges-and-universities) March 17, 2026 [![Featured image for article: Fall Menu Forecast: Sky’s the Limit for a Cornucopia of Flavors](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/423275_1387.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/trending-fall-dessert-flavors) ## [Fall Menu Forecast: Sky’s the Limit for a Cornucopia of Flavors](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/trending-fall-dessert-flavors) June 25, 2025 ### [2026 Away-From-Home Industry Trends Guide Make 2026 the year your customers always leave room for dessert.](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/dessert-trends-defining-2026) [Access Guide Now](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/dessert-trends-defining-2026) ## Popular in Operations [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/369_pj-gal-szabo-UMgU0UG3RxY-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/restaurant-rebound-from-eating-losses-to-platefuls-of-profits) ## [Restaurant Rebound: From Eating Losses to Platefuls of Profits](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/restaurant-rebound-from-eating-losses-to-platefuls-of-profits) Learn how major restaurant chains like McDonald's, Starbucks and Domino's repositioned their brands for big sales over the course of the pandemic. 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Get the latest news, trends and insights from Mondelēz Foodservice. ## More in Operations [![Mondelēz Chef Serves Up Dessert Insights for Burger Operators](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/strawberry-shake-meta.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/beyond-the-bun-mondelz-chef-serves-up-dessert-insights-for-burger-operators) ## [Beyond the Bun: Mondelēz Chef Serves Up Dessert Insights for Burger Operators](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/beyond-the-bun-mondelz-chef-serves-up-dessert-insights-for-burger-operators) September 28, 2026 Chef Joel Minkoff provides customizable dessert ideas for burger operators, from build-your-own sundaes and milkshakes to mix-ins, toppings and sauces. [![A Big Deal: How “Little Treats” Are Redefining Dessert Innovation and Efficiency](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/little-treat-meta-1.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-big-deal-how-little-treats-are-redefining-dessert-innovation-and-efficiency) ## [A Big Deal: How “Little Treats” Are Redefining Dessert Innovation and Efficiency](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-big-deal-how-little-treats-are-redefining-dessert-innovation-and-efficiency) April 30, 2026 Little treat culture is changing how consumers snack. See how dessert and snack operators can leverage smaller formats for innovation, efficiency and repeat visits. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/12737-005-Mondelez-Content_Parfait-FEATURED.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/healthcare-cafeterias-reimagined-your-prescription-for-driving-profit-value-and-satisfaction) ## [Healthcare Cafeterias Reimagined: Your Prescription for Driving Profit, Value and Satisfaction](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/healthcare-cafeterias-reimagined-your-prescription-for-driving-profit-value-and-satisfaction) April 16, 2026 Healthcare dining is becoming a key amenity and revenue driver. Discover how variety, value and familiar favorites can increase engagement and repeat purchases. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/OREO-Dessert-Pizza-3x2.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-slice-above-how-branded-desserts-help-drive-sales-at-pizza-operations) ## [A Slice Above: How Branded Desserts Help Drive Sales at Pizza Operations](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-slice-above-how-branded-desserts-help-drive-sales-at-pizza-operations) April 14, 2026 Discover branded dessert solutions that help boost check averages for pizza operations. 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Discover how to create irresistible desserts that will keep customers coming back. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/11270-003-Mondelez-Independent-Op-Strategy-Activation_Pistachio-Ice-Cream-made-with-OREO-Cookie-Pieces.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/ice-cream-offers-a-nostalgic-platform-for-innovation-2025) ## [Ice Cream Offers a Nostalgic Platform for Innovation](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/ice-cream-offers-a-nostalgic-platform-for-innovation-2025) July 7, 2024 Learn about the latest dessert menu and ice cream trends for restaurants. Mondelēz has menu idea insights for the approaching summer. 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