--- title: Mondelēz Away From Home Insights | Trends (4) description: Trends | 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. (4) --- [![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 # Trends (4) [![](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/357_victoria-shes-wSh0Exrb62g-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/food-for-foresight-plating-more-plants-and-tapping-more-tech) ## [Food for Foresight:  Plating More Plants and Tapping More Tech](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/food-for-foresight-plating-more-plants-and-tapping-more-tech) February 15, 2022 Learn why in 2022 and beyond rising consumer demand for wellness and safety will result in more plant-based items and tech integrations. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/355_GettyImages-998933726.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/are-you-experienced-restaurant-apps-feed-need-for-customer-experiences) ## [Big APPetite: Restaurant Apps Feed Need for Customer Experiences](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/are-you-experienced-restaurant-apps-feed-need-for-customer-experiences) February 1, 2022 Loyalty programs play an increasingly pivotal role in engaging consumers. Explore the evolution of loyalty apps and how they elevate customer experiences. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/354_s-o-c-i-a-l-c-u-t-IW6troZeS58-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/everything-bold-is-new-again-key-foodservice-trends-expected-to-continue-in-2022) ## [Everything Bold Is New Again: Key Foodservice Trends Expected to Continue in 2022](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/everything-bold-is-new-again-key-foodservice-trends-expected-to-continue-in-2022) January 25, 2022 2021 was a time of sweeping transformations. Explore key technology trends expected to continue to evolve and take sales to new heights in the new year. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/351_rifqi-ali-ridho-RFt5ILSr6FA-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-season-to-savor-holiday-menu-food-for-thought) ## [A Season to Savor: Holiday Menu Food for Thought](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-season-to-savor-holiday-menu-food-for-thought) December 21, 2021 Research shows consumers look forward to holiday LTOs that leverage seasonal flavors. Explore these and post-holiday menu strategies for optimal sales. [![](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/336_erik-mclean-UBtRdqWUbzc-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/not-winging-it-more-chicken-innovation-higher-sales) ## [Not Winging It: More Chicken Innovation, Higher Sales](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/not-winging-it-more-chicken-innovation-higher-sales) September 28, 2021 As the chicken sandwich wars heat up, quick service restaurants find ways to differentiate their chicken offerings and 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) 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/331_matheus-bardemaker-RwoXb6lk7rA-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/game-on-competition-heats-up-as-restaurants-recruit-sports-stars-to-score-sales) ## [Game On! Competition Heats Up as Restaurants Recruit Sports Stars to Score Sales](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/game-on-competition-heats-up-as-restaurants-recruit-sports-stars-to-score-sales) August 24, 2021 Sports promotions are a proven way to score sales for restaurants. Learn how major brands are teaming up with sports icons and fielding sports tie-ins. [![](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/323_gabriel-gurrola-CxSIQqRnrns-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/second-course-snacking-soars-family-dining-dips-as-foodservice-industry-reinvents-itself) ## [Snack and React:  Snacking Soars, Family Dining Dips as Foodservice Industry Reinvents Itself](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/second-course-snacking-soars-family-dining-dips-as-foodservice-industry-reinvents-itself) June 29, 2021 While snacks overtook meals during COVID-19, family dining had to be transformed. Explore how Golden Corral, IHOP, and others are reinventing themselves. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/321_griffin-wooldridge-Qjf33s7eqWQ-unsplash-1.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/post-pandemic-possibilities-a-plateful-of-opportunities-challenges) ## [Post-Pandemic Possibilities: A Plateful of Opportunities and Challenges](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/post-pandemic-possibilities-a-plateful-of-opportunities-challenges) June 15, 2021 As the restaurant industry enters the post-pandemic era, major brands rebalance to navigate a transitional phase, retain gains and reemerge stronger. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/320_nathan-dumlao-k3DmHnnAH3M-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/well-well-well-pandemic-puts-wellness-center-of-the-plate) ## [The Future of Functional: A Smorgasbord of Snack Sales for Foodservice Operators](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/well-well-well-pandemic-puts-wellness-center-of-the-plate) June 8, 2021 The pandemic has accelerated the better-for-you snack trend. Learn about rising demand for options that balance gratifying flavor with nutritional value. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/319_eaters-collective-pLKgCsBOiw4-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pecking-order-chicken-sales-keep-soaring-to-new-heights-cause-shortage) ## [Pecking Order: Record Chicken Sales Lead to Shortage](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pecking-order-chicken-sales-keep-soaring-to-new-heights-cause-shortage) June 1, 2021 The chicken sandwich wars have reached a new level as demand surpasses supply. Explore the latest stage in the evolution of this key foodservice trend. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/318_lu-amaral-Amlr4BqpFfc-unsplash-3.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/stop-and-grow-big-chains-put-brakes-on-waste-boost-digital) ## [Stop and Grow: Big Chains Put Brakes on Waste, Boost Digital](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/stop-and-grow-big-chains-put-brakes-on-waste-boost-digital) May 25, 2021 Waste reduction and digital expansion are two major foodservice trends. Learn how top restaurant chains are leading the charge with innovative solutions. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/317_jordan-nix-ljvm17bH-e0-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pick-me-ups-pizza-and-appetizers-drive-off-premises-profits-and-possibilities) ## [Pick-Me-Ups: Pizza Continues to Drive Off-Premises Profits and Possibilities](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pick-me-ups-pizza-and-appetizers-drive-off-premises-profits-and-possibilities) May 18, 2021 Pizza continues to propel sales in off-premises channels. Learn about Pizza Hut's pickup lane innovation and opportunities for growth in the segment. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/311_deryn-macey-kPLccIMtS8E-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/protein-power-the-future-of-protein-alternatives) ## [Protein Power! The Future of Protein Alternatives in Foodservice](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/protein-power-the-future-of-protein-alternatives) April 6, 2021 Plant-based meat alternatives are growing beyond burgers into a variety of options. Explore the latest protein alternatives, from plants to lab-grown meat. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/310_318989_1387.jpeg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-feast-from-the-east-asian-influences-add-flavor-to-foodservice) ## [A Feast from the East: Asian Influences Add Flavor to Foodservice](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/a-feast-from-the-east-asian-influences-add-flavor-to-foodservice) March 30, 2021 Asian-inspired dishes and desserts have helped drive menu innovation during COVID-19. Explore a few of the latest examples of Asian culinary influence. [![](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) March 16, 2021 Learn how pandemic-propelled innovation continues to reshape the restaurant industry, with menu enhancements and artificial intelligence at drive-thrus. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/307_112557_952.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/down-home-upswing-restaurants-find-comfort-food-sales-satisfying) ## [Easy Does It: Restaurants Find Comfort Food Sales Satisfying](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/down-home-upswing-restaurants-find-comfort-food-sales-satisfying) March 9, 2021 Comfort food classics and contemporary takes have surged during COVID-19. 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