Sponsored by WeCard Social sourcing has become a significant concern as underage youth find new ways to access age-restricted products. While traditional retail compliance has improved, non-commercial methods—like asking someone of age to buy products for minors—complicate efforts to prevent youth access. We Card, a national nonprofit focused on responsible retailing, addresses this challenge through…
Preventing Underage Tobacco Sales
Sponsored by We Card. Preventing minors from purchasing tobacco and vaping products is challenging for most retailers. Employees must have proper training and be confident in handling confrontational situations. QSR sat down with Doug Anderson, president of We Card, to discuss how its training program helps retailers navigate legal requirements and prevent underage sales. What…
IHOP Seeks Franchisees to Expand On-the-Go Formats
Sponsored by IHOP The restaurant industry must adapt and innovate to meet the needs of modern consumers. IHOP, a heritage brand, is up for the challenge and is expanding its reach into non-traditional venues and elevating its identity in the process. IHOP consistently delivers quality food and innovative menu offerings, a tradition it has maintained…
How Chester’s Chicken Earns its Loyal Cult Following
Sponsored by Chester’s Chicken The National Restaurant Association rightly predicted 2023 would be the year of the chicken sandwich, and the versatile handheld is keeping pace in 2024. Rising to the trend occasion with family-recipe sauces, marinades, sides, and innovative spinoffs, family-owned Chester’s Chicken has been creating fresh, double-breaded fried chicken for 70 years and…
Refrigeration That Puts Retailers’ Sales First
Sponsored by Hussmann Convenience stores are not immune from the changing refrigerant regulations and face many of the same challenges as other grocery retailers needing to update their equipment. New government standards are accelerating the need to update sooner than planned, often with a higher first cost. This industry dynamic results in consolidations, store closures,…
Eye-Catching Snacks Boost Impulse Buys
Sponsored by Ruiz Foodservice The busy morning rush is a prime time to capture customers’ attention and maximize sales. Customers on their way to work or completing their daily routines gravitate towards quick and convenient options. Regulars usually enter c-stores knowing what they want, so catching their eye often takes something new and different. “With…