--- title: Mondelēz Away From Home Insights | Labor description: Labor | 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 # Labor [![Featured image for article: Labor Challenges and the Impact They’re Having on the Road to Recovery](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lcs-sept-21-labor-challenges-image.jpg?width=399&quality=high)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/labor-challenges-and-the-impact-theyre-having-on-the-road-to-recovery) ## [Labor Challenges and the Impact They’re Having on the Road to Recovery](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/labor-challenges-and-the-impact-theyre-having-on-the-road-to-recovery) September 22, 2021 In 2020, the foodservice industry experienced its sharpest sales decline in history, due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic. Signs indicate sales are on... [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/372_loes-klinker-eHZaFdRhFO8-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/va-va-vending-technology-transforms-vending-machines-into-24/7-restaurants) ## [Va-Va-Vending: Technology Transforms Vending Machines into 24/7 Restaurants](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/va-va-vending-technology-transforms-vending-machines-into-24/7-restaurants) May 31, 2022 No longer just a source for prepackaged snacks, vending machines are now purveyors of gourmet-quality meals. Explore two revolutionary vending machines. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/GettyImages-1155027980.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/no-bot-about-it-big-restaurant-brands-love-robotic-labor-solutions) ## [No Bot About It: Big Restaurant Brands Love Robotic Labor Solutions](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/no-bot-about-it-big-restaurant-brands-love-robotic-labor-solutions) May 17, 2022 Restaurant robotics are reaching new levels of efficiency and versatility. Explore the latest robotic integrations at Panera Bread and Chili's Grill & Bar. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/OREO%20Granola%20Parfaits%20(1).jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/how-noncommercial-operators-can-maximize-sales-with-prepackaged-snacks) ## [How Noncommercial Operators Can Maximize Sales With Prepackaged Snacks](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/how-noncommercial-operators-can-maximize-sales-with-prepackaged-snacks) November 18, 2021 The demand for prepackaged snacks rose during the pandemic. Offering them after it will potentially increase healthcare and hotel operators’ sales. [![Time-Tested: Which Pandemic Practices Could Become Permanent?](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/August_21-featured-image.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/time-tested-which-pandemic-practices-could-become-permanent) ## [Time-Tested: Which Pandemic Practices Could Become Permanent?](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/time-tested-which-pandemic-practices-could-become-permanent) August 26, 2021 [![Featured image for article: Working It Out: Foodservice Cooks Up Solutions to Labor Shortage](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/330_vanna-phon-8EulptCju_Y-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/working-it-out-foodservice-cooks-up-solutions-to-labor-shortage) ## [Working It Out: Foodservice Cooks Up Solutions to Labor Shortage](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/working-it-out-foodservice-cooks-up-solutions-to-labor-shortage) August 17, 2021 ### [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 Labor [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/OREO%20Granola%20Parfaits%20(1).jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/how-noncommercial-operators-can-maximize-sales-with-prepackaged-snacks) ## [How Noncommercial Operators Can Maximize Sales With Prepackaged Snacks](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/how-noncommercial-operators-can-maximize-sales-with-prepackaged-snacks) The demand for prepackaged snacks rose during the pandemic. Offering them after it will potentially increase healthcare and hotel operators’ sales. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/April%20Bonus_ricardo-gomez-angel-rO6709B116E-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-rise-of-ghost-kitchens-what-to-know) ### [The Rise of Ghost Kitchens: What to Know](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-rise-of-ghost-kitchens-what-to-know) [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lcs-sept-21-labor-challenges-image.jpg?width=399&quality=high)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/labor-challenges-and-the-impact-theyre-having-on-the-road-to-recovery) ### [Labor Challenges and the Impact They’re Having on the Road to Recovery](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/labor-challenges-and-the-impact-theyre-having-on-the-road-to-recovery) [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/372_loes-klinker-eHZaFdRhFO8-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/va-va-vending-technology-transforms-vending-machines-into-24/7-restaurants) ### [Va-Va-Vending: Technology Transforms Vending Machines into 24/7 Restaurants](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/va-va-vending-technology-transforms-vending-machines-into-24/7-restaurants) [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/330_vanna-phon-8EulptCju_Y-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/working-it-out-foodservice-cooks-up-solutions-to-labor-shortage) ### [Working It Out: Foodservice Cooks Up Solutions to Labor Shortage](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/working-it-out-foodservice-cooks-up-solutions-to-labor-shortage) ## Join our email list! Get the latest news, trends and insights from Mondelēz Foodservice. ## More in Labor [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/372_loes-klinker-eHZaFdRhFO8-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/va-va-vending-technology-transforms-vending-machines-into-24/7-restaurants) ## [Va-Va-Vending: Technology Transforms Vending Machines into 24/7 Restaurants](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/va-va-vending-technology-transforms-vending-machines-into-24/7-restaurants) May 31, 2022 No longer just a source for prepackaged snacks, vending machines are now purveyors of gourmet-quality meals. Explore two revolutionary vending machines. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/GettyImages-1155027980.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/no-bot-about-it-big-restaurant-brands-love-robotic-labor-solutions) ## [No Bot About It: Big Restaurant Brands Love Robotic Labor Solutions](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/no-bot-about-it-big-restaurant-brands-love-robotic-labor-solutions) May 17, 2022 Restaurant robotics are reaching new levels of efficiency and versatility. Explore the latest robotic integrations at Panera Bread and Chili's Grill & Bar. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/OREO%20Granola%20Parfaits%20(1).jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/how-noncommercial-operators-can-maximize-sales-with-prepackaged-snacks) ## [How Noncommercial Operators Can Maximize Sales With Prepackaged Snacks](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/how-noncommercial-operators-can-maximize-sales-with-prepackaged-snacks) November 18, 2021 The demand for prepackaged snacks rose during the pandemic. Offering them after it will potentially increase healthcare and hotel operators’ sales. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lcs-sept-21-labor-challenges-image.jpg?width=399&quality=high)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/labor-challenges-and-the-impact-theyre-having-on-the-road-to-recovery) ## [Labor Challenges and the Impact They’re Having on the Road to Recovery](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/labor-challenges-and-the-impact-theyre-having-on-the-road-to-recovery) September 22, 2021 Commercial and noncommercial foodservice sales seem poised to increase—if labor issues don’t derail operations and profitability. [![Time-Tested: Which Pandemic Practices Could Become Permanent?](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/August_21-featured-image.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/time-tested-which-pandemic-practices-could-become-permanent) ## [Time-Tested: Which Pandemic Practices Could Become Permanent?](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/time-tested-which-pandemic-practices-could-become-permanent) August 26, 2021 Find out what adjustments operators across the country made during the pandemic—and how those moves are now helping them increase business. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/330_vanna-phon-8EulptCju_Y-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/working-it-out-foodservice-cooks-up-solutions-to-labor-shortage) ## [Working It Out: Foodservice Cooks Up Solutions to Labor Shortage](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/working-it-out-foodservice-cooks-up-solutions-to-labor-shortage) August 17, 2021 Major restaurant chains are taking action to alleviate the post-pandemic labor crunch. Gain insight into the steps taken to attract and retain workers. [![](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. 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