Foodservice
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LTOs and value are key to fresh food success
With consumers bracing for tariff impacts, diners are still tuned in to "craveable" items and attractive deals, according to Technomic.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 22, 2025 -
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8 notable c-store foodservice launches this past month
Beverages were the star of the show as 7-Eleven added a Slurpee variety, Rutter’s unveiled a new seasonal beer and QuickChek and Wawa debuted multiple drink flavors.
By Jessica Loder • May 19, 2025 -
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Kent Companies rolling out food-focused c-store format
Locations feature a made-to-order kitchen, a drive-thru, a beer and ice cave, two-bay car washes and a dog wash.
By Brett Dworski • May 14, 2025 -
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How c-stores can mitigate food price hikes
As economic uncertainty lingers, retailers need to make smart choices about where to trim costs and how to raise prices without alienating customers, experts say.
By Christine Blank • May 13, 2025 -
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Arko begins building food-focused stores, will debut new foodservice program
The convenience retailer is investing between $700,000 and $1.1 million into each new location and intends to finish all seven pilot sites by the end of 2025.
By Brett Dworski • May 9, 2025 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: QSR moves from Circle K, Rebel
One made a partnership with a Phoenix-area restaurant while the other is expanding its proprietary food brand. Meanwhile, a Valero site is welcoming the c-store debut of Pretzelmaker.
By Jessica Loder • May 2, 2025 -
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Circle K adding Burrito Express QSRs in Phoenix
The retailer, which has over 150 c-stores in the city, is expected to open six Burrito Express Fast and Fresh restaurants as it strengthens its foodservice capabilities.
By Brett Dworski • May 1, 2025 -
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Krispy Krunchy Chicken comes to Montana
With its first two locations open in Town & Country Supply Association c-stores, the QSR is now in all 48 contiguous states.
By Jessica Loder • April 24, 2025 -
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How c-stores can pull loyalty from QSRs
Strong value, including meal deals and quality food, could help c-stores make inroads against fast food, says restaurant technology company Tillster.
By Jessica Loder • April 22, 2025 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: NACS highlights foodservice progress
Experts highlighted the impact of fresh food and beverages on inside sales — and if customers see c-stores as QSR replacements — during the NACS 2025 State of the Industry event.
By Jessica Loder • April 18, 2025 -
Retrieved from Wawa.
10 notable c-store foodservice launches this past month
Convenience retailers debuted fresh takes on sandwiches, smoothies and more in March and April. Here’s what caught our attention.
By Brett Dworski • April 16, 2025 -
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Casey’s shutters food distribution arm acquired in CEFCO deal
JF Heritage Food Company, formerly owned by Fikes Wholesale, made kolaches, doughnuts, muffins, salads, pizza and more for CEFCO’s c-stores.
By Brett Dworski • April 15, 2025 -
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Behind the balancing act of Alltown Fresh’s foodservice program
Although the Massachusetts retailer is known for its made-to-order options, it isn’t neglecting the guests who visit for a bag of chips and soda.
By Brett Dworski • April 11, 2025 -
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Noble Gas bringing Capriotti’s sandwiches to East Coast c-stores
The retailer will open the sub shop inside its newest gas station in Enfield, Connecticut, later this month, with several more sites to come.
By Brett Dworski • April 11, 2025 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: Digging into 7-Eleven’s earnings
In its latest financials, company leaders laid out how QSRs, modernized food and beverage platforms, and private label products can help right the ship after a difficult 2024.
By Jessica Loder • April 11, 2025 -
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Refuel debuts grab-and-go food program
The retailer’s EATS offering, which has arrived at c-stores in three South Carolina towns, includes breakfast sandwiches, cheeseburgers and kolaches.
By Brett Dworski • April 9, 2025 -
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Couche-Tard names head of North America foodservice and QSRs
Gary Brant will spearhead the retailer’s food efforts in the U.S. and Canada, which center around its Fresh Food Fast and value meals programs.
By Brett Dworski • April 7, 2025 -
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An inside look at 7-Eleven’s painstaking delivery process
The retailer hopes tablet technology will build employee “muscle memory” to pack orders as quickly as possible, targeting fulfillment in 25 to 35 minutes.
By Brett Dworski • April 4, 2025 -
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Ruiz Foods appoints new head of retail
Jennifer Ginnetti will oversee Ruiz’s El Monterey burritos, which is one of the most ubiquitous frozen burrito brands in U.S. convenience stores.
By Brett Dworski • April 4, 2025 -
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Outlining 7-Eleven’s busy first quarter
Between advancing takeover talks with Couche-Tard and continuing store development, plus an IPO on the horizon, it’s been a busy three months.
By Jessica Loder • March 31, 2025 -
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C-stores’ private label push expected to grow
Retailers like Love's, Wally's and 7-Eleven are going all in on new flavors and novel items, and even moving beyond food and beverage.
By Christine Blank • March 24, 2025 -
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Little General debuts small-format Buffalo Wild Wings in West Virginia
The c-store retailer plans to bring at least five more Buffalo Wild Wings “Go” locations to West Virginia, with the next one set to open within 30 days.
By Brett Dworski • March 17, 2025 -
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Coffee customization is more popular than ever. Here’s how c-stores can capitalize.
The right array of creamers, sweeteners and other flavor options can elevate an already stellar coffee program — but only if it’s done right, experts say.
By Michael Brady • March 17, 2025 -
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Casey’s sees strong growth from food innovation
Recent coffee and chicken wing launches, plus strength in areas like bakery and hot sandwiches, helped grow the company’s inside margins to over 34%.
By Jessica Loder • March 13, 2025 -
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Kwik Trip appoints new director of foodservice
Ben Wilson’s promotion comes after a quarter century spent with the La Crosse, Wisconsin-based c-store retailer.
By Brett Dworski • March 13, 2025
