--- title: Mondelēz Away From Home Insights | Menu Strategy description: Menu Strategy | 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 # Menu Strategy [![Featured image for article: Right Bites: Building the Best Between-Meal Snack Menu](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/11270-003-Mondelez-Independent-Op-Strategy-Activation_Fried-Pickles.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/right-bites-building-the-best-between-meal-snack-menu) ## [Right Bites: Building the Best Between-Meal Snack Menu](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/right-bites-building-the-best-between-meal-snack-menu) July 23, 2024 Driven by a need to boost energy, improve mood and align with fitness goals, consumers continue to feed the global growth of snacking, according to th... 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[![4 Ways to Effectively Build Out Your Holiday Menu](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/RITZ-Thanksgiving-Shepherdpie.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/4-ways-to-effectively-build-out-your-holiday-menu) ## [4 Ways to Effectively Build Out Your Holiday Menu](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/4-ways-to-effectively-build-out-your-holiday-menu) September 18, 2024 Boost holiday sales with themed menus, festive events, and promotions. Plus, discover tips to attract customers and capitalize on seasonal dining trends. [![Featured image for article: A Taste for Tie-Ins: Celebrity Partnerships Propel Menu Innovation](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/isabella-fischer-p6kMVnPJcco-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-taste-for-tie-ins-celebrity-partnerships-propel-menu-innovation) ## [A Taste for Tie-Ins: Celebrity Partnerships Propel Menu Innovation](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-taste-for-tie-ins-celebrity-partnerships-propel-menu-innovation) December 19, 2023 [![Featured image for article: Flying High: Limited-Time Offers Rising to Pre-Pandemic Levels](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/kobby-mendez-idTwDKt2j2o-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-skys-the-limit-limited-time-offers-rising-to-pre-pandemic-levels) ## [Flying High: Limited-Time Offers Rising to Pre-Pandemic Levels](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-skys-the-limit-limited-time-offers-rising-to-pre-pandemic-levels) December 12, 2023 ### [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 Menu Strategy ## Join our email list! Get the latest news, trends and insights from Mondelēz Foodservice. ## More in Menu Strategy [![](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 Explore fall flavor trends and maximize your autumn menu with recipe recommendations from Mondelēz International Foodservice chefs. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/holiday-dessert-menu-tips.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/4-must-dos-to-get-more-jingle-from-your-holiday-dessert-menu) ## [4 Must-Dos to Get More Jingle from Your Holiday Dessert Menu](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/4-must-dos-to-get-more-jingle-from-your-holiday-dessert-menu) October 1, 2024 Unlock the secrets to boosting holiday dessert sales with these 4 essential strategies. Discover how to create irresistible desserts that will keep customers coming back. [![4 Ways to Effectively Build Out Your Holiday Menu](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/RITZ-Thanksgiving-Shepherdpie.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/4-ways-to-effectively-build-out-your-holiday-menu) ## [4 Ways to Effectively Build Out Your Holiday Menu](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/4-ways-to-effectively-build-out-your-holiday-menu) September 18, 2024 Boost holiday sales with themed menus, festive events, and promotions. Plus, discover tips to attract customers and capitalize on seasonal dining trends. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/11270-003-Mondelez-Independent-Op-Strategy-Activation_Fried-Pickles.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/right-bites-building-the-best-between-meal-snack-menu) ## [Right Bites: Building the Best Between-Meal Snack Menu](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/right-bites-building-the-best-between-meal-snack-menu) July 23, 2024 As small bites replace large meals, restaurant operations adjust menus for all-day snacking. Explore key data behind the latest trends in small plates. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/isabella-fischer-p6kMVnPJcco-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-taste-for-tie-ins-celebrity-partnerships-propel-menu-innovation) ## [A Taste for Tie-Ins: Celebrity Partnerships Propel Menu Innovation](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-taste-for-tie-ins-celebrity-partnerships-propel-menu-innovation) December 19, 2023 Fast-casual restaurants are feasting on celebrity partnerships. Explore the trend of celebrity signature items at McDonald's, Dunkin', Friendly's and more. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/kobby-mendez-idTwDKt2j2o-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-skys-the-limit-limited-time-offers-rising-to-pre-pandemic-levels) ## [Flying High: Limited-Time Offers Rising to Pre-Pandemic Levels](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-skys-the-limit-limited-time-offers-rising-to-pre-pandemic-levels) December 12, 2023 Limited-time offers are surging due to pent-up demand and the post-pandemic return of menu innovation. Learn about the latest ingenious LTO trends. 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[![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/10122_BELV_SNK_PKG_BelVita-4-packs-and-belVIta-Snack-Packs_v2.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-perks-specialty-coffees-give-healthcare-foodservice-a-shot-in-the-arm) ## [The Perks: Post-COVID-19 Coffee Helps Give Healthcare Foodservice a Shot in the Arm](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-perks-specialty-coffees-give-healthcare-foodservice-a-shot-in-the-arm) September 19, 2023 As COVID-19 fades, coffee demand perks up in healthcare foodservice. Learn why pairing coffee with the right foods is a must for healthcare operators. 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[![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/tim-toomey-STqHLqMne3k-unsplash%20(1).jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/small-bites-big-sales-the-foodservice-trend-of-making-more-out-of-less) ## [Small Bites, Big Sales: Foodservice Feasts on Snacks to Feed Bottom Line](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/small-bites-big-sales-the-foodservice-trend-of-making-more-out-of-less) April 18, 2023 As snacking replaces full meals, small bites grow in sales importance. Learn how the foodservice trend of small bites has evolved into big business. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/jay-wennington-N_Y88TWmGwA-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/whats-cooking-creative-restaurant-concepts-dig-into-opportunities) ## [What's Cooking? Creative Restaurant Concepts Ignite Imaginations, Dig Into Opportunities](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/whats-cooking-creative-restaurant-concepts-dig-into-opportunities) March 28, 2023 Economic challenges persist, but pent-up demand paves the way for new restaurant concepts. Explore two concepts poised for exponential growth in 2023. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/louis-hansel-0sYLBZjgTTw-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/tasty-trio-three-up-and-coming-chefs-help-feed-need-for-new-culinary-experiences) ## [Tasty Trio: Three Up-and-Coming Chefs Help Feed Need for New Culinary Experiences](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/tasty-trio-three-up-and-coming-chefs-help-feed-need-for-new-culinary-experiences) March 14, 2023 Economic challenges may persist, but there's a big appetite for new culinary experiences. Learn about 3 chefs at the forefront of menu innovation in 2023. 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[![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/Elevated%20Churro%20Dessert%20Bar%2013.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/raising-the-bar-dessert-bars-elevate-small-bites-to-big-trend-status) ## [Raising The Bar: Dessert Bars Elevate Small Bites to Big Trend Status](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/raising-the-bar-dessert-bars-elevate-small-bites-to-big-trend-status) February 21, 2023 Dessert boards are satisfying a pent-up appetite for shareable and customizable sweet treats. Trace the evolution of this key foodservice trend for 2023. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/debbie-tea-LO7rNP0LRro-unsplash%20(1).jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/great-explorations-global-influences-elevate-menus-with-a-world-of-culinary-creativity) ## [Great Explorations: Global Influences Elevate Menus with a World Of Culinary Creativity](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/great-explorations-global-influences-elevate-menus-with-a-world-of-culinary-creativity) February 14, 2023 Expect international influences to trend on menus in 2023. Explore global flavor forecasts from Technomic, Food Management and Mondelēz Foodservice. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/321081_1387.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/say-cheese-pizzas-possibilities-sure-to-make-foodservice-operators-smile-in-2023) ## [Say Cheese! Pizza's Possibilities Sure to Make Foodservice Operators Smile in 2023](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/say-cheese-pizzas-possibilities-sure-to-make-foodservice-operators-smile-in-2023) January 24, 2023 What culinary possibilities will pizza realize in 2023? Explore hot pizza trends and the latest pizza innovations from Taco Bell and Taco Cabana. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/amedh-pohad-E_HEzRUwjw4-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/limited-time-offers-endless-possibilities-specialty-ltos-serve-up-menu-innovation) ## [Limited-Time Offers, Unlimited Ingenuity: Specialty Items and Returning Favorites Feed Sales](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/limited-time-offers-endless-possibilities-specialty-ltos-serve-up-menu-innovation) November 22, 2022 New research from Datassential shows growth in LTO innovation, while proven concepts like the McRib continue to be go-tos to jumpstart buzz and sales. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/no-revisions-uuKDqShJPE4-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/palatable-partnerships-brand-mashups-serve-up-endless-possibilities) ## [Palatable Partnerships: Brand Mashups Serve Up Endless Possibilities](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/palatable-partnerships-brand-mashups-serve-up-endless-possibilities) November 15, 2022 Major restaurant brands are partnering to expand their reach and points of access. Explore examples of how the co-branding trend boosts check averages. 1. [1](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/topic/menu-strategy/page/1) 2. [2](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/topic/menu-strategy/page/2) 3. [3](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/topic/menu-strategy/page/3) 4. [4](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/topic/menu-strategy/page/4) [❯](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/topic/menu-strategy/page/2) ## Join our email list! 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