TravelCenters of America (TA) recently opened a new self-service restaurant called Fork & Compass. On Feb. 22, TA hosted a formal ribbon-cutting celebration for the restaurant, which opened in January at the Petro Stopping Center in Perrysburg, Ohio. The Fork & Compass concept was created to provide a reimagined experience for professional drivers, motorists and…
Leveraging Loyalty Programs at Convenience Stores
Convenience store retailers work hard to drive customer loyalty and to ensure their customers value their rewards program. Personalization is a growing trend today in loyalty programs as c-store retailers look to tailor promotions and rewards to customer preferences. Case in point: in November of last year, Findlay, Ohio-based Marathon Petroleum Corp. announced a pilot…
FDA Files Complaints Against Four E-Cigarette Product Manufacturers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has filed civil money penalty (CMP) complaints against four tobacco product manufacturers. The complaints were for manufacturing and selling e-liquids without marketing authorization. This is the first time the FDA has filed CMP complaints against tobacco product manufacturers to enforce the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act’s…
Love’s Musket Expands European Operations
Love’s Travel Stops’ Musket Corp. announced the establishment of its European operations with headquarters in Geneva. Musket Europe SARL will extend Musket’s established commodity supply and logistics platform, providing relief for the ongoing instability in global fuel supply chains. “We are pleased to see Musket Europe become a reality at such a unique time in…
Bruce A. Bott, Founder of ADD Systems Passes Away
Bruce A. Bott, the founder of ADD Systems (Advanced Digital Data Inc.), has passed. Bott was a true visionary and entrepreneur who pioneered software for the energy distribution industry and built ADD Systems from a one-person operation to a thriving corporation that employs 1500-plus people across the U.S. and Canada. Bott was a proud graduate…
Air-Fried Potato Chips
Kettle Brand has unveiled the first kettle-cooked, air-fried potato chip. With the same big, bold flavor that you expect from Kettle Brand, the newest Kettle Brand Air Fried Chips are available in consumers’ favorite flavors: Sea Salt & Vinegar, Jalapeno and Himalayan Salt. As the first-to-market air-fried snack, Kettle Brand developed patent-pending technology to kettle-cook […]
Limited-Time Coconut and Almond Candy
The all-new Almond Joy snack-sized coconut and almond milk chocolate candy bars have launched for this Easter season. Each piece is individually wrapped in pastel seasonal graphics, making the candy a great option for a candy dish. The limited-time treats will be available this Easter season and come in both an 8.4-ounce bag and a […]
Iconic QSR Chain to Offer EV Charging Parks
Subway and GenZ EV Solutions decided to partner on an electric vehicle (EV) Charging Oasis of the future. GenZ EV Solutions LLC, a private firm based in Miami, offers a complete platform of services spanning the design, engineering, installation and maintenance of EV charging solutions. Through the partnership, the brands envision a more seamless experience…
Profits by the Cupful
C-store retailers are adding excitement to the hot dispensed beverage category with bean-to-cup coffee machines, a variety of options, limited-time offerings and promotions. 2021 and 2022 were big years for hot dispensed beverage upgrades for GPM Investments’ convenience stores. In addition to its traditional brew stations, the company installed bean-to-cup equipment in 525 of its…
Pineapple Horchata Juice
The Coca-Cola Co.’s Minute Maid Aguas Frescas is now available in a chilled 52-ounce multi-serve offering, which is available in a new Pineapple Horchata flavor, along with original flavors Hibiscus and Strawberry. The expanded 52-ounce serving size is a chilled beverage and is designed to be enjoyed by the whole household. Aguas Frescas Pineapple Horchata […]