--- title: Mondelēz Away From Home Insights | Trends (7) 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. (7) --- [![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 (7) [![tim-gouw--HtLnW28fok-unsplash](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/tim-gouw--HtLnW28fok-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/balancing-act-snack-trends-walk-tightrope-between-good-for-you-and-good-taste) ## [Balancing Act: Snack Trends Walk Tightrope Between Good for You and Good Taste](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/balancing-act-snack-trends-walk-tightrope-between-good-for-you-and-good-taste) December 3, 2019 Despite the wellness foodservice trend, rich flavorful snacks still help drive a higher check average. Learn how foodservice can strike the right balance. [![229\_chicken & waffles](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/229_chicken%20%26%20waffles.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/flights-of-fancy-chicken-menu-innovation-reaches-new-heights) ## [Flights of Fancy: Chicken Menu Innovation Reaches New Heights](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/flights-of-fancy-chicken-menu-innovation-reaches-new-heights) November 26, 2019 Major chains are seeing a higher check average with innovative chicken concepts. Learn how Popeyes and KFC are driving this key foodservice trend. [![unnamed-1](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/unnamed-1.png)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/delivering-solutions-how-delivery-is-overcoming-roadblocks-to-growth) ## [Delivering Solutions: Restaurant Operations Navigate Roadblocks To Delivery Growth](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/delivering-solutions-how-delivery-is-overcoming-roadblocks-to-growth) November 19, 2019 High fees and tight margins threaten to slow foodservice delivery sales. Explore the new directions major restaurant operations are taking to maximize ROI. [![Espresso Bl;ended Ice with OREO Cookie Pieces](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/Espresso%20Bl%3Bended%20Ice%20with%20OREO%20Cookie%20Pieces.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/brew-ah-ha-sales-perk-up-for-coffee-chains) ## [Brew-Ah-Ha! Menu Innovation Perks Up Sales for Coffee Chains](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/brew-ah-ha-sales-perk-up-for-coffee-chains) November 12, 2019 Starbucks and Dunkin' are brewing up big business. Explore the menu innovation encouraging a higher check average in the foodservice millennial market. [![charles-zV95GVlaVqY-unsplash-1](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/charles-zV95GVlaVqY-unsplash-1.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/stop-and-go-delivery-foodservice-trend-hits-bumps-in-the-road) ## [Stop and Go: Delivery Foodservice Trend Clears Bumps in the Road](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/stop-and-go-delivery-foodservice-trend-hits-bumps-in-the-road) November 5, 2019 The delivery foodservice trend has helped drive a higher check average and fuel sales in the millennial dining market. Explore its latest twist and turns. [![ross-findon-mG28olYFgHI-unsplash](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/ross-findon-mG28olYFgHI-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/dishing-on-developments-shifting-strategies-serve-up-foodservice-sales) ## [Dishing on Developments: Shifting Strategies Serve Up Foodservice Sales](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/dishing-on-developments-shifting-strategies-serve-up-foodservice-sales) October 29, 2019 From menu innovation to tech advances, restaurant operations strive for better margins and a higher check average. Explore new bottom line strategies. [![221\_photo-1450528039619-bdc0c2d26850](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/221_photo-1450528039619-bdc0c2d26850.jpeg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/good-deal-foodservice-consumers-eat-up-social-ethics) ## [Good Deal: Foodservice Consumers Savor Social Responsibility](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/good-deal-foodservice-consumers-eat-up-social-ethics) October 15, 2019 Social responsibility has become the key to unlock a higher check average. Learn why ethical business practices are now as important as menu innovation. [![Crab Cakes\_PREMIUM](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/Crab%20Cakes_PREMIUM.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/get-fresh-consumers-are-crushing-on-freshness-in-foodservice) ## [Get Fresh: Consumers Are Crushing on the Freshness Foodservice Trend](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/get-fresh-consumers-are-crushing-on-freshness-in-foodservice) October 8, 2019 Demand for fresh foods spurs menu innovation at restaurant operations worldwide. Learn how the fresh foodservice trend helps drive a higher check average. [![photo-1558227901-87eb8922813f](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/photo-1558227901-87eb8922813f.jpeg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/chefs-cook-up-the-future-of-fast-casual-restaurant-operations) ## [Chefs Cook Up the Future of Fast Casual Restaurant Operations](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/chefs-cook-up-the-future-of-fast-casual-restaurant-operations) October 1, 2019 Chef-driven menu innovation is accelerating fast casual growth. Learn how chefs whip up recipes for success at restaurant operations in the segment. [![Veggie Burgers with Cream Cheese Spread and Tomato Topping 113498\_0630](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/Veggie%20Burgers%20with%20Cream%20Cheese%20Spread%20and%20Tomato%20Topping%20113498_0630.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/sizzling-sales-foodservice-operations-flip-for-burgers) ## [Sizzling Sales: Foodservice Operations Flip for Burgers](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/sizzling-sales-foodservice-operations-flip-for-burgers) September 24, 2019 The versatility of burgers makes them a perennial foodservice favorite. Explore the burger-driven menu innovation that can lead to a higher check average. [![219\_Honey-mustard-chicken-1\_175x175](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/219_Honey-mustard-chicken-1_175x175.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/flying-high-foodservice-poultry-sales-soar) ## [Flying High: Foodservice Poultry Sales Soar](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/flying-high-foodservice-poultry-sales-soar) September 17, 2019 In a time of rapid change, poultry still powers sales for restaurant operations. Track the poultry foodservice trends that drive menu innovation today. [![218\_emily-fletke-TBUTK17BHoc-unsplash-1](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/218_emily-fletke-TBUTK17BHoc-unsplash-1.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/emerging-channels-feed-foodservice-competition) ## [The Heat is On: Emerging Channels Feed Foodservice Competition](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/emerging-channels-feed-foodservice-competition) September 10, 2019 Foodservice is serving up a feast of competition for the millennial dining market. Explore the new players crowding the field for restaurant operations. [![0919LCS\_OREO\_Frozen\_Hot\_Choc](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/0919LCS_OREO_Frozen_Hot_Choc.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/bottoms-up-beverage-foodservice-trends-satisfy-thirst-for-sales) ## [Bottoms Up: Non-Alcoholic Beverage Foodservice Trends Satisfy Thirst for Sales](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/bottoms-up-beverage-foodservice-trends-satisfy-thirst-for-sales) September 3, 2019 From mocktails to mashups, beverage concepts keep cash flowing for foodservice operators. Explore beverage menu innovation for the millennial dining market. ## [Secret Sauce: Condiment and Sauce Trends Lay Foodservice Sales on Thick](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/secret-sauce-condiment-and-sauce-trends-splash-on-sales) August 27, 2019 Explore how the foodservice trend of flavor adventures in the millennial dining market is inspiring menu innovation and a higher check average. [![toa-heftiba-inDRPMBfX8M-unsplash](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/toa-heftiba-inDRPMBfX8M-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/doing-well-wellness-foodservice-trend-picks-up-speed-in-meal-delivery) ## [Doing Well: Wellness Foodservice Trend Picks Up Speed in Meal Delivery Segment](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/doing-well-wellness-foodservice-trend-picks-up-speed-in-meal-delivery) August 20, 2019 Meal delivery has picked up on consumer demand for better-for-you options. Explore how the category is driving menu innovation for a higher check average. [![214\_saile-ilyas-SiwrpBnxDww-unsplash](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/214_saile-ilyas-SiwrpBnxDww-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/group-think-catering-bulks-up-the-bottom-line-for-restaurant-operations) ## [Crowd-Pleaser: Catering Bulks Up the Bottom Line for Restaurant Operations](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/group-think-catering-bulks-up-the-bottom-line-for-restaurant-operations) August 13, 2019 Catering for consumers and businesses is gaining momentum as a foodservice trend. Explore how catering drives a higher check average for restaurant operations. ## [Growth Spurt: Plant-Based Proteins Flourish at Foodservice Operations](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/growth-spurt-plant-based-proteins-flourish-at-foodservice-operations) August 6, 2019 Plant-based proteins are sprouting up on menus. Learn how they help grow menu innovation for a higher check average in the millennial dining market. [![charles-fI2lQCP\_id4-unsplash](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/charles-fI2lQCP_id4-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/rah-rah-restaurant-operations-from-mixed-results-to-robust-revenue) ## [Rah-Rah Restaurant Operations: From Mixed Results to Robust Revenue](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/rah-rah-restaurant-operations-from-mixed-results-to-robust-revenue) July 30, 2019 Learn how, despite a shaky Q1 for the industry, profitable restaurant operations leverage delivery and digital trends to drive a higher check average. [![scott-warman-525481-unsplash](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/scott-warman-525481-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/flex-marks-the-spot-flexitarian-foodservice-trend-helps-boost-business) ## [Flex Marks the Spot: Flexitarian Foodservice Trend Helps Boost Business](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/flex-marks-the-spot-flexitarian-foodservice-trend-helps-boost-business) July 16, 2019 The rise of plant-based menu innovation reflects consumer demand for diversified diets. Learn how millennial dining drives flexitarian foodservice trends. [![hitesh-choudhary-666984-unsplash](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/hitesh-choudhary-666984-unsplash.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/get-smart-artificial-intelligence-delivers-real-impact-for-foodservice) ## [Get Smart: Artificial Intelligence Delivers Real Impact for Foodservice](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/get-smart-artificial-intelligence-delivers-real-impact-for-foodservice) July 16, 2019 Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing foodservice customer service with data-driven and robotics-enabled solutions that lower costs and foster a higher check average. Learn how top chains leverage AI to help customize menu innovation, streamline restaurant operations and ensure better margins. [❮](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/topic/trends/page/6) [1](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/topic/trends/page/1) [... Jump back 5 pages](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/topic/trends/page/2) 1. 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