Foodservice
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Column3 Big Numbers: Key firsts for several c-stores
OnCue, Casey’s and Little Store all introduced new sites or ideas recently as convenience retail continues to evolve.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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Casey’s to give CEFCO’s food program a test run
The Iowa retailer wants to better understand how its foodservice offering and CEFCO’s meals perform together before moving forward with rebrands.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive 2023/2024
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How c-stores pushed the envelope on foodservice in 2024
From creating new restaurant concepts to expanding menus and bringing in QSRs, retailers keep seeking new ways to enhance this key category.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: Food and the future
7-Eleven, Arko and Applegreen all shared plans this year to build more dining-focused convenience stores.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Chicken King incorporates e-commerce
A partnership with Lula Commerce will allow all current and future stores that include the fried chicken program to streamline delivery.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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5 foodservice trends c-stores should watch in 2025
Customers are still guarding their wallets, but may be tempted by spicy offerings, Southeast Asian fare and a shift from chicken to eggs, experts say.
By Christine Blank • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Applegreen to open larger travel centers in the US as part of $1B investment
The Dublin-based company plans to also expand its foodservice and EV charging infrastructure across the U.S., Ireland and the U.K.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Couche-Tard has a new opponent in sight: QSRs
The retailer is banking on its new value meals to boost same-store merchandise revenue, which has dropped the past four quarters.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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7-Eleven builds on food, drink focus
The retailer has added a new beef-based limited-time offer to its Laredo Taco menu and given its 7Select Replenish line a facelift and new short-term flavor.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Krispy Krunchy Chicken names Pilot vet as COO
Matt Testa spent more than 20 years with the travel center chain before joining the c-store focused chicken brand.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Weigel’s rolls out $6 menu
Customers can choose from one of seven meal combos as the Tennessee retailer joins the move toward lower-priced food options.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit coming to 3 Louisiana c-stores
The first restaurant under this partnership will open at the Go-Bears off I-49 in Grand Coteau, followed by the second in Thibodaux.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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C-store holiday alcohol sales outlook merry
Alcohol sales have been under pressure lately, but getting the right flavors — and the right boozy gifts — in front of customers can pay off, experts say.
By Christine Blank • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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7-Eleven crashes the $5 value meal party
Customers can get two of the chain’s “new, bigger” pizza slices and a 20-ounce Coke or Sprite in the latest cost-conscious c-store deal.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Spinx debuts highly anticipated food market in South Carolina
The store offers a mix of standard c-store products and grocery items as well as made-to-order flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, soups and bakery items.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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7-Eleven plucks Albertsons exec to spearhead fresh food operations
Brandon Brown has been tasked with leading some of the programs that the retailer is banking on to improve its performance in North America.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Mars Wrigley3 c-store trends fueling Mars Wrigley’s innovation strategy
Mars Wrigley unveiled its latest insights-backed innovations onsite at the 2024 NACS Show.
Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: Swipe fees, TXB trimming turnover and fresh chicken
The 2024 NACS Show delivered data on the cost of credit cards, the benefits of good training and a blissfully short wait for fried chicken.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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7-Eleven taps Lucky as head of fresh food development
The longtime retail veteran said he’ll have “a 10,000-foot view” of the chain’s fresh food programs with a focus on strategic development.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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EG America reveals 3 new foodservice concepts
A Cumberland Farms store in Massachusetts is now home to the retailer’s first Alanza Pizza, Burger Baby and Wing Trip locations.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Rebel introduces Hatch Chicken QSR
The proprietary eatery features a variety of chicken and sides and is expected to expand to 20 additional stores next year.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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The c-store value deals keep on rolling
Circle K and EG America are the latest players to launch $5 meals amid what's become a booming trend this year to compete with QSRs.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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C-stores trail restaurants in delivery satisfaction
While many convenience retailers continue to focus on improving menus, customers want better speed, clarity and customization, according to a new report from Intouch Insight.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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More regional c-store chains launch delivery
The 65-location retailer Johnny’s Markets and 28-store chain Nittany Minit Mart are Vroom Delivery’s newest partners.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Stinker Stores revamps mobile app, adds delivery and pickup
The new platform includes mobile ordering, which aligns with the Idaho retailer’s focus on competing with QSRs.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 19, 2024
