--- title: Mondelēz Away From Home Insights | Restaurants description: Restaurants | 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 # Restaurants [![OREO cake donuts](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/9760_OREO_ING_REC_MIni%20Cake%20Donuts%20made%20with%20OREO%20Cookie%20Pieces_002.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/restaurant-industry-donut-trends) ## [Donuts: They’re Not Just for Breakfast Anymore](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/restaurant-industry-donut-trends) September 26, 2023 Creative pastry chefs take the sweet treats to new levels with inclusions and toppings. Donuts are rolling in innovative new directions, and consumers... [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/bev-dessert-trends-featured.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pour-on-the-profits-4-dessert-beverage-trends-to-watch) ## [Pour On the Profits: 4 Dessert Beverage Trends to Watch](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pour-on-the-profits-4-dessert-beverage-trends-to-watch) November 6, 2025 Learn how to boost sales with dessert beverages while exploring beverage concepts and recipes from Mondelēz International Foodservice. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/szymon--jv94-xYy-E-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/shifting-gears-quick-service-and-fast-casual-twists-and-turns) ## [Shifting Gears: Quick Service and Fast-Casual Twists and Turns](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/shifting-gears-quick-service-and-fast-casual-twists-and-turns) November 21, 2023 Fast casual and quick service restaurants are poised for big growth. Learn how Subway and Sizzler are navigating challenges and maximizing opportunities. [![](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. [![Featured image for article: At The Plate: Foodservice Ready for More Hits Than Misses in 2023](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/clay-banks-oNm9NkTFLfA-unsplash%20(1).jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/at-the-plate-foodservice-ready-for-more-hits-than-misses-in-2023) ## [At The Plate: Foodservice Ready for More Hits Than Misses in 2023](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/at-the-plate-foodservice-ready-for-more-hits-than-misses-in-2023) May 2, 2023 [![Featured image for article: Rising to the Challenge: Restaurant Chains Elevate the Customer Experience In-Store and Online](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/381_brooke-cagle-Qa5-ifNUcvw-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/rising-to-the-challenge-restaurant-chains-elevate-the-customer-experience) ## [Rising to the Challenge: Restaurant Chains Elevate the Customer Experience In-Store and Online](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/rising-to-the-challenge-restaurant-chains-elevate-the-customer-experience) August 9, 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 Restaurants [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/bev-dessert-trends-featured.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pour-on-the-profits-4-dessert-beverage-trends-to-watch) ## [Pour On the Profits: 4 Dessert Beverage Trends to Watch](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pour-on-the-profits-4-dessert-beverage-trends-to-watch) Learn how to boost sales with dessert beverages while exploring beverage concepts and recipes from Mondelēz International Foodservice. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/clay-banks-oNm9NkTFLfA-unsplash%20(1).jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/at-the-plate-foodservice-ready-for-more-hits-than-misses-in-2023) ### [At The Plate: Foodservice Ready for More Hits Than Misses in 2023](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/at-the-plate-foodservice-ready-for-more-hits-than-misses-in-2023) [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/381_brooke-cagle-Qa5-ifNUcvw-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/rising-to-the-challenge-restaurant-chains-elevate-the-customer-experience) ### [Rising to the Challenge: Restaurant Chains Elevate the Customer Experience In-Store and Online](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/rising-to-the-challenge-restaurant-chains-elevate-the-customer-experience) [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/335_319110_1387.jpeg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/snack-happy-snacking-trends-give-foodservice-operators-plenty-to-smile-about) ### [Snack Happy: Snacking Trends Give Foodservice Operators Plenty to Smile About](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/snack-happy-snacking-trends-give-foodservice-operators-plenty-to-smile-about) [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/377_victor-he-zmTka15ngWY-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/metaverse-measures-up-major-restaurant-brands-dig-in) ### [Metaverse Measures Up, Major Restaurant Brands Dig In](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/metaverse-measures-up-major-restaurant-brands-dig-in) ## Join our email list! Get the latest news, trends and insights from Mondelēz Foodservice. ## More in Restaurants [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/bev-dessert-trends-featured.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pour-on-the-profits-4-dessert-beverage-trends-to-watch) ## [Pour On the Profits: 4 Dessert Beverage Trends to Watch](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pour-on-the-profits-4-dessert-beverage-trends-to-watch) November 6, 2025 Learn how to boost sales with dessert beverages while exploring beverage concepts and recipes from Mondelēz International Foodservice. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/szymon--jv94-xYy-E-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/shifting-gears-quick-service-and-fast-casual-twists-and-turns) ## [Shifting Gears: Quick Service and Fast-Casual Twists and Turns](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/shifting-gears-quick-service-and-fast-casual-twists-and-turns) November 21, 2023 Fast casual and quick service restaurants are poised for big growth. Learn how Subway and Sizzler are navigating challenges and maximizing opportunities. [![](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. [![OREO cake donuts](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/9760_OREO_ING_REC_MIni%20Cake%20Donuts%20made%20with%20OREO%20Cookie%20Pieces_002.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/restaurant-industry-donut-trends) ## [Donuts: They’re Not Just for Breakfast Anymore](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/restaurant-industry-donut-trends) September 26, 2023 Learn all about the growing donut industry with information on trending donut options and market research for restaurant and shop owners. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/clay-banks-oNm9NkTFLfA-unsplash%20(1).jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/at-the-plate-foodservice-ready-for-more-hits-than-misses-in-2023) ## [At The Plate: Foodservice Ready for More Hits Than Misses in 2023](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/at-the-plate-foodservice-ready-for-more-hits-than-misses-in-2023) May 2, 2023 The National Restaurant Association forecasts strong growth for foodservice, but economic challenges persist. Learn how top chains innovate to drive sales. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/381_brooke-cagle-Qa5-ifNUcvw-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/rising-to-the-challenge-restaurant-chains-elevate-the-customer-experience) ## [Rising to the Challenge: Restaurant Chains Elevate the Customer Experience In-Store and Online](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/rising-to-the-challenge-restaurant-chains-elevate-the-customer-experience) August 9, 2022 As demographics change, restaurant chains innovate the customer experience accordingly. Explore customer experience innovations from IHOP and Sweetgreen. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/377_victor-he-zmTka15ngWY-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/metaverse-measures-up-major-restaurant-brands-dig-in) ## [Metaverse Measures Up, Major Restaurant Brands Dig In](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/metaverse-measures-up-major-restaurant-brands-dig-in) July 19, 2022 Top restaurant chains are hungry to tap the promotional potential of the metaverse. Explore Jimmy John's and Pizza Hut's ambitious metaverse initiatives. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/335_319110_1387.jpeg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/snack-happy-snacking-trends-give-foodservice-operators-plenty-to-smile-about) ## [Snack Happy: Snacking Trends Give Foodservice Operators Plenty to Smile About](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/snack-happy-snacking-trends-give-foodservice-operators-plenty-to-smile-about) September 21, 2021 Snacking has overtaken traditional eating behavior based on 3 meals a day. Learn how snacking is now playing a key role in boosting restaurant business. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/275_tim-mossholder-v5re1loi264-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/restaurants-shift-gears-on-reopening-turn-to-off-premises-as-covid-19-cases-pick-up) ## [Restaurants Shift Gears on Reopening, Turn to Off-Premises as COVID-19 Cases Pick Up](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/restaurants-shift-gears-on-reopening-turn-to-off-premises-as-covid-19-cases-pick-up) August 11, 2020 The resurgence of COVID-19 in some states has made restaurant operations rethink resuming dine-in services. Explore the ramifications of re-closing. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/bimo-luki-yp-LSHruLRc-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/bounce-back-large-restaurant-chains-serve-up-sales-despite-covid-19) ## [Second Helpings: Large Restaurant Chains Pile Up Sales Despite COVID-19](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/bounce-back-large-restaurant-chains-serve-up-sales-despite-covid-19) July 28, 2020 Learn why national restaurant brands are rebounding from the COVID-19 crisis while sales at small chains and independent restaurants remain sluggish. 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