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title: Mondelēz Away From Home Insights | Fast-Food Restaurants
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# Fast-Food Restaurants

[![Featured image for article: Menu Innovation Mania: Global Trends Reflect Hunger for Fearless Flavor Profiles](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/345_food-photographer-david-fedulov-W1Yi4z375L0-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/menu-innovation-mania-global-trends-reflect-huge-appetite-for-fearless-flavor-profiles)

## [Menu Innovation Mania: Global Trends Reflect Hunger for Fearless Flavor Profiles](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/menu-innovation-mania-global-trends-reflect-huge-appetite-for-fearless-flavor-profiles)

 November 30, 2021

Consumers favor flavor when it comes to menu attributes—and that applies to both limited-service and full-service restaurants and across generations, ...

[![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/sander-dalhuisen-nA6Xhnq2Od8-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/yummy-yesteryear-nostalgia-comforts-consumers-nourishes-sales)

## [Yummy Yesteryear: Nostalgia Comforts Consumers, Nourishes Sales](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/yummy-yesteryear-nostalgia-comforts-consumers-nourishes-sales)

December 6, 2022

Consumers hanker for the comfort of nostalgic food experiences. Learn how McDonald's and Burger King are leveraging nostalgia to lift sales.

[![](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/368_GettyImages-922658618.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/food-flight-delivery-and-safety-reach-new-heights)

## [Food Flight: Delivery and Safety Reach New Heights](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/food-flight-delivery-and-safety-reach-new-heights)

May 3, 2022

Sky-high digital sales at Wendy, drone delivery at It's Just Wings and RFID food safety tech at Chipotle's point to a future of unlimited possibilities.

[![Featured image for article: Class Act: Restaurant Brands Step Up to the Plate to Thank and Support Educators](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/342_thabang-MRX9wQk4w7A-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/class-act-restaurant-brands-step-up-to-the-plate-to-thank-and-support-educators)

## [Class Act: Restaurant Brands Step Up to the Plate to Thank and Support Educators](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/class-act-restaurant-brands-step-up-to-the-plate-to-thank-and-support-educators)

 November 9, 2021

[![Featured image for article: Not Chicken Feed: Burgers Still Beef Up Bottom Line More Than Chicken](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/339_mario--s27nY8mZUE-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/not-chicken-feed-burgers-still-beef-up-bottom-line-more-than-chicken)

## [Not Chicken Feed: Burgers Still Beef Up Bottom Line More Than Chicken](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/not-chicken-feed-burgers-still-beef-up-bottom-line-more-than-chicken)

 October 19, 2021

<https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/dessert-trends-defining-2026>

### [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)

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## [Yummy Yesteryear: Nostalgia Comforts Consumers, Nourishes Sales](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/yummy-yesteryear-nostalgia-comforts-consumers-nourishes-sales)

December 6, 2022

Consumers hanker for the comfort of nostalgic food experiences. Learn how McDonald's and Burger King are leveraging nostalgia to lift sales.

[![](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/368_GettyImages-922658618.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/food-flight-delivery-and-safety-reach-new-heights)

## [Food Flight: Delivery and Safety Reach New Heights](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/food-flight-delivery-and-safety-reach-new-heights)

May 3, 2022

Sky-high digital sales at Wendy, drone delivery at It's Just Wings and RFID food safety tech at Chipotle's point to a future of unlimited possibilities.

[![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/345_food-photographer-david-fedulov-W1Yi4z375L0-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/menu-innovation-mania-global-trends-reflect-huge-appetite-for-fearless-flavor-profiles)

## [Menu Innovation Mania: Global Trends Reflect Hunger for Fearless Flavor Profiles](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/menu-innovation-mania-global-trends-reflect-huge-appetite-for-fearless-flavor-profiles)

November 30, 2021

To meet high demand, top restaurant brands are cooking up bold takes on menu items. Explore inventive mashups introduced in Asia and other innovations.

[![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/342_thabang-MRX9wQk4w7A-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/class-act-restaurant-brands-step-up-to-the-plate-to-thank-and-support-educators)

## [Class Act: Restaurant Brands Step Up to the Plate to Thank and Support Educators](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/class-act-restaurant-brands-step-up-to-the-plate-to-thank-and-support-educators)

November 9, 2021

Today's consumers favor restaurant brands that share their values and support worthy causes. Explore what McDonald's and SONIC are doing for educators.

[![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/339_mario--s27nY8mZUE-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/not-chicken-feed-burgers-still-beef-up-bottom-line-more-than-chicken)

## [Not Chicken Feed: Burgers Still Beef Up Bottom Line More Than Chicken](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/not-chicken-feed-burgers-still-beef-up-bottom-line-more-than-chicken)

October 19, 2021

Burgers continue to feed the bottom line as restaurant chains introduce endless variations on this versatile staple. Explore the latest burger innovations.

[![](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/333_216614_1387.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-thirst-for-sales-nonalcoholic-beverages-have-operators-help-refresh-business)

## [A Thirst for Sales: Nonalcohol Beverages Help Restaurant Operations Refresh Business](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-thirst-for-sales-nonalcoholic-beverages-have-operators-help-refresh-business)

September 7, 2021

Menus are filling up on nonalcoholic beverage concepts at major chains. Explore the latest taste trends, from dessert-inspired drinks to vegan varieties.

[![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/332_istrfry-marcus-SpFttAFIhZ0-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/growing-...-growing-...crisis-gone-big-restaurant-brands-post-big-sales)

## [Growing ... Growing ...Not Gone: Big Restaurant Brands Post Big Sales Despite Pandemic](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/growing-...-growing-...crisis-gone-big-restaurant-brands-post-big-sales)

August 31, 2021

Even as concerns over the Delta variant persist, major restaurant brands post surging sales. Learn how Burger King, KFC and others are boosting business.

[![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/328_kentaro-toma-i6DyrSXG7fw-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/secret-to-success-major-restaurant-chains-crack-code-of-customization-with-secret-menus)

## [Secret to Success: Major Restaurant Chains Crack Code of Customization with Secret Menus](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/secret-to-success-major-restaurant-chains-crack-code-of-customization-with-secret-menus)

August 3, 2021

Secret menus provide foodservice operations with cost-effective opportunities for customization. Explore secret menu items from major restaurant chains.

[![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/316_erik-mclean-fOlryqm6tmI-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/restaurant-resurgence-top-chains-make-big-gains-despite-pandemic)

## [Rustling Up Resiliency: Top Chains Make Big Gains Despite Pandemic](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/restaurant-resurgence-top-chains-make-big-gains-despite-pandemic)

May 4, 2021

Explore how major restaurant chains have managed to boost sales despite COVID-19 and learn what to expect as they continue to build on their success.

[![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/306_batu-gezer-AGGhkGuVs2w-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/cash-cow-burger-chains-post-beefy-gains)

## [Sizzling Sales: Burger Chains Post Beefy Gains](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/cash-cow-burger-chains-post-beefy-gains)

March 2, 2021

McDonald's and Wendy's exemplify the trend of fast-food restaurants accelerating sales during COVID-19. Learn how the burger giants eat up market share.

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