Food away from home

Food-Away-From-Home (FAFH) covers meals and snacks supplied by commercial food service establishments and by eating facilities in non commercial institutions.

Segments covered in FAFH According to the USDA, food-away-from-home accounted for over 50% of total U.S. food expenditures in 2022, reflecting a long-term trend where spending at restaurants and other foodservice establishments has surpassed spending on food at home. Commercial Foodservice Limited service restaurants: quick service restaurants, quick casual dining, cafeteria, delivery and take-away, and buffet Full-service restaurants: family style restaurants, casual dining, upscale casual dining and fine dining restaurants Drinking place: bars & taverns Lodging: hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, etc. Retail stores (including vending machine sales), Recreational places (i.e. movie theaters, bowling alleys, pool parlors, sports arenas, amusement parks, camps, golf and country clubs).

Non-commercial foodservice Schools and colleges Healthcare facilities, including hospitals and nursing homes Business and industry foodservice, such as employee cafeterias in offices, factories, and plants Other institutions, including military bases, airlines, child care centers, and civic or social organizations

Food away from home

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