As vice president of people and culture for Franklin, Tenn.-based MAPCO, which operates close to 340 company-owned stores throughout the Southeastern region of the U.S., Amanda Davis plays a key role in transforming the company culture and elevating its talent, while positioning MAPCO for growth in a post-pandemic world. CStore Decisions is recognizing Davis as…
Deel Drives Business at Thorntons
As director of human resources (HR) services and benefits for Louisville, Ky.-based Thorntons, with more than 200 stores in six states, Sandy Deel helps to drive business by finding efficiencies and helping employees succeed through management training programs, engagement surveys and more. CStore Decisions is recognizing Deel as part of our HR awards for her…
Cuellar’s Passion Shines Through as OnCue Category Manager
As the category manager of beer, wine and packaged beverage for Stillwater, Okla.-based OnCue Express, Kim Cuellar is responsible for space management and product selection as well as product optimization and promotion management. “Every time I tell someone I’m a beer and wine buyer, they respond, ‘That’s the dream job!’ And I say, ‘Yes, yes,…
Best Foodservice Launch Awards: Eagle Stop
Springfield, Mo.-based Gier Oil Co., with more than 50 Eagle Stop c-stores in Missouri, closed out 2020 with the launch of its On the Fly Market pizza program, which features pizzas with freshly baked crusts, fresh mozzarella cheese and authentic Italian ingredients. The program is set to offer innovative flavors and local collaborations, thanks to…
Best Foodservice Launch Awards: Dash In
Dash In’s neighborhood store concept incorporates an open kitchen in the center of the c-store, where a wide variety of made-to-order, fresh and grab-and-go items are prepared for hungry guests. Amid the pandemic, the La Plata, Md.-based chain has continued to reevaluate and upgrade its existing foodservice offers while adding high-quality, diverse menu items and…
The 2021 Foodservice Report
Since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, it has steered the course of consumer trends with a heavy hand, advancing the adoption of technology while simultaneously altering food and beverage preferences and demands. Even as convenience store retailers rushed to adapt, food sales suffered at many c-stores. Convenience foodservice sales overall declined an estimated 8.6% in 2020,…
Pizza and Chicken Boost Menu Appeal
Universally beloved — morning, noon and night — pizza and fried chicken are the ultimate comfort foods, and consumers have turned to them more than ever this past year. Waycross, Ga.-based Friendly Express, which offers Hunt Brothers Pizza at 19 of its 34 locations, has seen pizza sales grow about 35% since March, primarily whole…
Choice Market to Open 5,000-Square-Foot Frictionless Store in Denver
Denver-based Choice Market announced the launch of a frictionless market featuring its proprietary One Choice shopping experience this March in Denver. Choice’s newest market, Choice Bannock, located at 939 Bannock St., will be one of the world’s largest personalized and frictionless markets. In keeping with the brand’s relentless focus on reinventing convenience, particularly in today’s…
Wawa Opens First Standalone Drive-Through Location
Wawa announced the opening of its first standalone drive-through store, located in Morrisville, Pa. The architectural design of the 1,800-square-foot store is based on key Wawa brand elements such as the trademarked canopy, while the offer is focused on fresh food in a drive-through experience. With operating hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily,…
Dunkin’ Expands Plant-Based Lineup
Following the success of last year’s Beyond Sausage Breakfast Sandwich launch, Dunkin’ is beginning 2021 by adding another plant-based protein patty to its menu, teaming up with Kellogg’s MorningStar Farms brand to launch the new Southwest Veggie Power Breakfast Sandwich, available for a limited time. The Southwest Veggie Power Breakfast Sandwich features a MorningStar Farms…