--- title: Mondelēz Away From Home Insights | Drive-Thru description: Drive-Thru | 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 # Drive-Thru [![Featured image for article: Picking Up The Pace: Restaurants Accelerate Drive-Thru Enhancements, Ramp Up Rewards](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/abillion-F0e3AdcwVbM-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/picking-up-the-pace-restaurants-accelerate-drive-thru-enhancements-ramp-up-rewards) ## [Picking Up The Pace: Restaurants Accelerate Drive-Thru Enhancements, Ramp Up Rewards](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/picking-up-the-pace-restaurants-accelerate-drive-thru-enhancements-ramp-up-rewards) April 4, 2023 The pandemic may have faded and foot traffic returned, but as economic challenges persist, pandemic-related shifts in the foodservice landscape contin... [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/owen-beard-K21Dn4OVxNw-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/brain-gain-ai-cooks-up-smarter-ways-for-restaurants-to-operate) ## [Brain Gain: A.I. Cooks Up Smarter Ways for Restaurants to Operate](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/brain-gain-ai-cooks-up-smarter-ways-for-restaurants-to-operate) October 3, 2023 Artificial intelligence is creating and cooking recipes to increase output and versatility. Track the trends as A.I. revolutionizes foodservice. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/423289_1387-min.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/non-alcoholic-beverages-create-excitement-on-foodservice-menus) ## [Non-Alcoholic Beverages Create Excitement on Foodservice Menus](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/non-alcoholic-beverages-create-excitement-on-foodservice-menus) August 11, 2023 Learn about current beverage trends in 2023 and find new ideas for restaurant mocktails and for the non-alcoholic beverage market. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/kentaro-toma-VZPk1yWtPIk-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/accelerating-advances-catching-up-with-fast-casual) ## [Accelerating Advances: Catching Up with Fast Casual](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/accelerating-advances-catching-up-with-fast-casual) August 1, 2023 Fast-casual restaurant growth continues to accelerate. Learn how Slim Chickens, Panera Bread and the fast-casual segment are driving sales to new heights. [![Featured image for article: Oh Dough They Didn't! Upstart Pizza Chains Cook Up New Recipes for Success](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/saundarya-srinivasan-60nzTP7_hMQ-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/oh-dough-they-didnt-upstart-pizza-chains-cook-up-new-recipes-for-success) ## [Oh Dough They Didn't! Upstart Pizza Chains Cook Up New Recipes for Success](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/oh-dough-they-didnt-upstart-pizza-chains-cook-up-new-recipes-for-success) October 18, 2022 [![Featured image for article: Feed The Need: Restaurant Foot Traffic Returns, Takeout Remains Strong](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/379_simon-karemann-p85-MG66GRY-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/feed-the-need-restaurant-foot-traffic-returns-takeout-remains-strong) ## [Feed The Need: Restaurant Foot Traffic Returns, Takeout Remains Strong](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/feed-the-need-restaurant-foot-traffic-returns-takeout-remains-strong) July 26, 2022 ### [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 Drive-Thru [![](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. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/423289_1387-min.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/non-alcoholic-beverages-create-excitement-on-foodservice-menus) ### [Non-Alcoholic Beverages Create Excitement on Foodservice Menus](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/non-alcoholic-beverages-create-excitement-on-foodservice-menus) [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/308_julian-steenbergen-rLpRrly5Hi8-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/restaurants-revenue-reimagined-pandemic-dishes-out-disruption) ### [Restaurant Revenue Reimagined: Pandemic Dishes Out Disruption](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/restaurants-revenue-reimagined-pandemic-dishes-out-disruption) [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/saundarya-srinivasan-60nzTP7_hMQ-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/oh-dough-they-didnt-upstart-pizza-chains-cook-up-new-recipes-for-success) ### [Oh Dough They Didn't! Upstart Pizza Chains Cook Up New Recipes for Success](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/oh-dough-they-didnt-upstart-pizza-chains-cook-up-new-recipes-for-success) [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/abillion-F0e3AdcwVbM-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/picking-up-the-pace-restaurants-accelerate-drive-thru-enhancements-ramp-up-rewards) ### [Picking Up The Pace: Restaurants Accelerate Drive-Thru Enhancements, Ramp Up Rewards](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/picking-up-the-pace-restaurants-accelerate-drive-thru-enhancements-ramp-up-rewards) ## Join our email list! Get the latest news, trends and insights from Mondelēz Foodservice. ## More in Drive-Thru [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/owen-beard-K21Dn4OVxNw-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/brain-gain-ai-cooks-up-smarter-ways-for-restaurants-to-operate) ## [Brain Gain: A.I. Cooks Up Smarter Ways for Restaurants to Operate](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/brain-gain-ai-cooks-up-smarter-ways-for-restaurants-to-operate) October 3, 2023 Artificial intelligence is creating and cooking recipes to increase output and versatility. Track the trends as A.I. revolutionizes foodservice. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/423289_1387-min.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/non-alcoholic-beverages-create-excitement-on-foodservice-menus) ## [Non-Alcoholic Beverages Create Excitement on Foodservice Menus](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/non-alcoholic-beverages-create-excitement-on-foodservice-menus) August 11, 2023 Learn about current beverage trends in 2023 and find new ideas for restaurant mocktails and for the non-alcoholic beverage market. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/kentaro-toma-VZPk1yWtPIk-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/accelerating-advances-catching-up-with-fast-casual) ## [Accelerating Advances: Catching Up with Fast Casual](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/accelerating-advances-catching-up-with-fast-casual) August 1, 2023 Fast-casual restaurant growth continues to accelerate. Learn how Slim Chickens, Panera Bread and the fast-casual segment are driving sales to new heights. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/abillion-F0e3AdcwVbM-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/picking-up-the-pace-restaurants-accelerate-drive-thru-enhancements-ramp-up-rewards) ## [Picking Up The Pace: Restaurants Accelerate Drive-Thru Enhancements, Ramp Up Rewards](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/picking-up-the-pace-restaurants-accelerate-drive-thru-enhancements-ramp-up-rewards) April 4, 2023 Economic issues compel restaurants to take drive-thrus and loyalty programs to the next level. Explore restaurant drive-thru and loyalty program trends. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/saundarya-srinivasan-60nzTP7_hMQ-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/oh-dough-they-didnt-upstart-pizza-chains-cook-up-new-recipes-for-success) ## [Oh Dough They Didn't! Upstart Pizza Chains Cook Up New Recipes for Success](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/oh-dough-they-didnt-upstart-pizza-chains-cook-up-new-recipes-for-success) October 18, 2022 As a versatile staple, pizza continues to power sales. Lean how fast-casual restaurant chains Pie Five and 7Pie are taking pizza innovation to new levels. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/379_simon-karemann-p85-MG66GRY-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/feed-the-need-restaurant-foot-traffic-returns-takeout-remains-strong) ## [Feed The Need: Restaurant Foot Traffic Returns, Takeout Remains Strong](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/feed-the-need-restaurant-foot-traffic-returns-takeout-remains-strong) July 26, 2022 Yelp searches for dining and takeout reflect the changing foodservice landscape. Explore the data and new innovations for pickup at Panera and Chipotle. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/378_brian-iypd1qKelRY-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/full-speed-ahead-fast-casuals-fast-track-drive-thru-innovations) ## [Full Speed Ahead: Fast-Casuals Fast-Track Drive-Thru Innovations](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/full-speed-ahead-fast-casuals-fast-track-drive-thru-innovations) July 12, 2022 From Chipotle's lucrative Chipotlane to Taco Bell's high-tech prototype Taco Bell Defy, drive-thrus are paving the way to the fast-casual future. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/373_subhaan-saleem-so4Syln9Pvk-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/think-fast-top-fast-casual-brands-intensify-focus-on-faster-easier-customer-experience) ## [Think Fast: Top Fast-Casual Brands Intensify Focus on Faster, Easier Customer Experience](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/think-fast-top-fast-casual-brands-intensify-focus-on-faster-easier-customer-experience) June 7, 2022 Fast-casual restaurant brands are expanding digital access. Learn how Shake Shack, Panera and others are building out an omnichannel customer experience. [![](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) May 10, 2022 Learn how major restaurant chains like McDonald's, Starbucks and Domino's repositioned their brands for big sales over the course of the pandemic. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/359_GettyImages-1306885855.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/tapping-out-price-sensitive-consumers-shift-to-apps-and-drive-thrus) ## [Tapping Out: Price-Sensitive Consumers Shift to Apps and Drive-Thrus](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/tapping-out-price-sensitive-consumers-shift-to-apps-and-drive-thrus) March 1, 2022 As restaurant prices rise, the consumer appetite for ways to save grows. Learn how restaurant apps and drive-thrus are delivering value for consumers. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/358_deborah-rainford-zOlZgELBMRg-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/flexible-feast-restaurant-prototypes-step-up-to-the-plate-to-optimize-the-customer-experience) ## [Flexible Feast: Restaurant Prototypes Step Up to the Plate to Optimize the Customer Experience](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/flexible-feast-restaurant-prototypes-step-up-to-the-plate-to-optimize-the-customer-experience) February 22, 2022 Restaurant prototypes are taking tech advances to a new level for optimal flexibility. Explore the trend and what it means for the future of foodservice. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/353_memento-media-qh230-xiQ7I-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/movin-on-up-higher-check-averages-and-drive-thru-concepts-raise-restaurant-sales) ## [Movin’ On Up: Higher Check Averages and Drive-Thru Concepts Raise Restaurant Sales](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/movin-on-up-higher-check-averages-and-drive-thru-concepts-raise-restaurant-sales) January 18, 2022 November 2021 was a stellar month for the restaurant industry. Explore the statistics and trends like Chipotle Digital Kitchen propelling business forward. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/dec-bonus-featured.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/franchise-frenzy-the-boom-in-fast-casual-segment-franchise-opportunities) ## [Franchise Frenzy: The Boom in Fast-Casual Segment Franchise Opportunities](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/franchise-frenzy-the-boom-in-fast-casual-segment-franchise-opportunities) December 16, 2021 In 2022, franchise restaurant locations may offer more branded menu items, ordering options and other new elements to help boost business. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/341_victoria-shes-8pK37xtN4bo-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/digging-in-restaurant-brands-chart-course-to-feed-growth) ## [Digging In: Restaurant Brands Chart Course to Feed Growth](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/digging-in-restaurant-brands-chart-course-to-feed-growth) November 2, 2021 In another sign foodservice is turning the COVID-19 corner, restaurant brands plan big growth. Explore growth strategies for Portillo's and Fat Brands. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/334_s-o-c-i-a-l-c-u-t-1JSUX4iB0YE-unsplash-1.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/digital-tech-investments-feed-the-bottom-line-for-big-restaurant-brands) ## [Digital Tech Investments Connect Big Restaurant Brands with Big ROI](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/digital-tech-investments-feed-the-bottom-line-for-big-restaurant-brands) September 14, 2021 Major investments in digital tech keep paying off for big restaurant brands. Explore the pandemic-propelled innovations paving the way to higher profits. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/327_the-creative-exchange-jCvbQdgHxFo-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/size-wise-big-chains-make-smart-moves-to-get-even-bigger-during-pandemic) ## [Growing Pains: Big Chains Post Strong Pandemic Sales, Struggle with Post-Pandemic Demand](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/size-wise-big-chains-make-smart-moves-to-get-even-bigger-during-pandemic) July 27, 2021 Now that restrictions have lifted, restaurant operations are straining to find staff to accommodate dine-in demand. Explore how major chains are coping. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/324_jordan-nix-ljvm17bH-e0-unsplash-1.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-hearty-appetite-for-automation-top-restaurant-chains-tap-next-gen-tech-to-feed-sales) ## [A Hearty Appetite for Automation: Top Restaurant Chains Tap Next-Gen Tech to Feed Sales](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-hearty-appetite-for-automation-top-restaurant-chains-tap-next-gen-tech-to-feed-sales) July 6, 2021 COVID-19 accelerated foodservice innovation. Learn how Domino's and McDonald's are testing next-gen tech to extend the momentum for post-pandemic profits. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/322_sankalp-sharma-4L1MPJpdaGY-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/leaner-faster-smarter-menus-shrink-drive-thrus-pick-up-speed) ## [Leaner, Faster, Smarter: Menus Shrink, Drive-Thrus Pick Up Speed](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/leaner-faster-smarter-menus-shrink-drive-thrus-pick-up-speed) June 22, 2021 The aftershocks of the pandemic are sure to linger, as restaurant chains continue to pare down menus and reimagine the dining experience, off premises and on. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/May%20bonus_pexels-norma-mortenson-4393665.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/under-wraps-whats-next-for-off-premises-packaging) ## [Under Wraps: What’s Next for Off-Premises Packaging?](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/under-wraps-whats-next-for-off-premises-packaging) May 20, 2021 Restaurants met evolving off-premises packaging needs last year. But are they ready to address new outdoor dining demands this summer? [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/March%20bonus_8091_001_CHIPS_AHOY_Image_Fooji_Twitter_r0_1920x1080%20copy.png)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/all-in-good-time-what-makes-for-a-winning-lto-in-2021) ## [All in Good Time: What Makes for a Winning LTO in 2021?](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/all-in-good-time-what-makes-for-a-winning-lto-in-2021) March 25, 2021 The pandemic has altered operators’ approach to limited time offers. Find out why—and what consumers want from LTOs now. 1. [1](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/topic/drive-thru/page/1) 2. [2](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/topic/drive-thru/page/2) [❯](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/topic/drive-thru/page/2) ## Join our email list! Be the first to know when we drop new articles, trends and insights, with updates delivered directly to your inbox. 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