Foodservice

  • 7-Eleven introduces the Peanut Butter and Jams Cappuccino.
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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 • 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 • March 17, 2025
  • A photo of the inside of a convenience store, showing taps for dispensed beverages, a counter for ordering fresh food and shelves of products. A sign on the wall says fresh beverages.
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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 • 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 • March 13, 2025
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    Fueling Up: Can 7-Eleven actually pull this off?

    There’s one major obstacle that could stand in the way of the retailer becoming a food destination via its next-generation stores, according to a former VP of operations for the company.

    By • Feb. 25, 2025
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    3 foodservice moves 7-Eleven has already made in 2025

    While North America’s largest c-store retailer begins building hundreds of food-focused stores, it’s also making more immediate changes to its menu.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
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    EG America names new head of branded QSR operations

    The retailer has appointed a leader for its department that recently launched three fresh restaurant concepts.

    By • Feb. 11, 2025
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    Rich Products continues layoffs, will shutter another facility

    The c-store food producer will terminate 139 employees who work at a plant near Los Angeles to offset costs driven by inflation.

    By • Feb. 10, 2025
  • A photo of a person pouring a beverage from a large dispenser in a store into a white and yellow disposable cup. the person has a lid for the cup in the other hand.
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    3 top c-store dispensed beverage trends for 2025

    Retailers should offer a variety of flavors and the ability to customize not just taste but function, experts from Love’s and EG America said.

    By Christine Blank • Feb. 10, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: C-stores pushing the food trends envelope

    Rich Products recently outlined market trends it expects to see in 2025, and we’re looking at how c-stores are poised to meet those changes.

    By • Feb. 7, 2025
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    How Casey’s is trying to revive its sluggish coffee sales

    The retailer’s java offerings have hit a wall in recent years. With its new Darn Good Coffee program, it’s banking on flavor and roast varieties to give the category a boost, CMO Tom Brennan said.

    By • Feb. 6, 2025
  • A photo of a box of chicken nuggets, potatoes and biscuits. On the front of the box, in white text on blue, it says "enough Cajun spices to make it interesting. Not enough to make it hurt." There is also a glass bowl of dipping sauce and a blue and white napkin on the white table next to the box.
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    Krispy Krunchy Chicken adds nuggets

    The c-store-focused fried-chicken concept recently unveiled its latest menu addition, which is made of whole-muscle white meat.

    By • Feb. 4, 2025
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    4 tips to boost c-store breakfast programs

    Portable, craveable items are still a hit, but experts say retailers should also turn up the volume on energy drinks, hot honey and other nontraditional items.

    By Christine Blank • Feb. 3, 2025
  • A photo of an electric vehicle charging at a charging station. the charger says "BP Pulse" on the front. A convenience store is in the background, with a sign over the door that says "TA Welcome Jacksonville South travel center."
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    3 Big Numbers: Second time’s the charm

    Stewart’s Shops, TravelCenters of America and Buc-ee’s all recently took another swing at key facets of their businesses.

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
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    What’s ahead for c-stores in 2025?

    With economic conditions still tight and the political landscape uncertain, retailers will be focused on improving amenities to get people into their stores.

    By • Jan. 29, 2025
  • A Whatburger storefront. A sign outside reads, "Whataburger".
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    Love’s will open its first Whataburger in 2025

    The Texas burger chain will bring its patties and fries to a Love’s travel center in San Antonio, Texas, in late summer or early fall.

    By • Jan. 27, 2025
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    Krispy Krunchy Chicken outlines 2025 growth plans

    The fried chicken brand opened just over 600 locations in 2024 and expects to beat that number this year while also improving e-commerce efficiency.

    By • Jan. 27, 2025
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    Global Partners, Enmarket food gurus joining competitors

    C-store veterans Jason Cooper and Ryan Krebs are leaving their posts to lead food programs at EG America and Sprint Mart, respectively.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
  • A photo of five different flavors of wings sitting on squares of brown paper against a red background. There are small cups of ranch dipping sauce near three of the types of wings.
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    Casey’s adds sauced wings and fries to its menu

    In addition to several new permanent options, the company is also adding an Italian deli pizza for a limited time.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: C-stores zero in on coffee consumers

    Wawa, Casey’s and 7-Eleven all are either updating their coffee programs or employing promotions to draw in more caffeine aficionados.

    By • Jan. 10, 2025
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    Casey’s overhauls its coffee program

    The Iowa retailer has refreshed its java roster with eight new blends as consumers increasingly demand more premium offerings.

    By • Jan. 9, 2025
  • A photo of the exterior of a convenience store, showing the store and fuel canopy. Signs on the canopy and store read "Nouria" while a second sign on the store reads "Nouria's Kitchen/Krispy Krunchy chicken."
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    Nouria debuts new bakery program

    The program features fresh-made donuts, cookies, muffins and more alongside the company’s Nouria’s Kitchen fresh food menu.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
  • A promotional image showing three drinks against a red background. There is a cup of coffee over the words "$1 hot coffee," an iced coffee over the words "$2 iced coffee" and a can of Monster Energy over the words "$3 monster Energy." Text to the right says "Wawa Rewards member exclusive" and "join today" over a QR code while text along the bottom sayd "Get one, two or all three."
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    C-stores start 2025 with a value push

    EG America, Wawa and QuickChek all announced discounts and deals for the start of the year.

    By • Jan. 7, 2025