Consumers globally are increasing their coffee consumption. Total coffee servings experienced a 5% year-over-year growth globally, outpacing the 3% recorded in the United States, based on Circana’s CREST Commercial Foodservice data. Circana’s extensive research combines global data with local depth, providing nuanced insights for each country, spanning restaurant chains and independent segments. This growth trend…
Pilot to Offer Free Cold Brew, Launches New Flavors
Pilot Travel Centers has announced a new promotion for National Cold Brew Day, in addition to brand new cold brew varieties. On April 20, customers can grab new flavors like Toffee Cold Brew on the house as part of a limited time offer (LTO) through the myRewards Plus app. “Pilot fuels millions of drivers with…
What Are the Dos and Don’ts for Hot Dispensed?
With the coming of the warm weather months, more convenience store customers reach for cold dispensed beverages, making it easier for the retailer to sell these treats. But what about hot dispensed beverages? A few simple dos and don’ts can turn a moribund area of the store into a revenue generator no matter the temperature.…
Flavors Appeal to Young Coffee Consumers
Coffee sales have begun to slow after years of growth, with rising sales in 2023 stemming from price increases rather than organic growth, revealed Mintel in its “2023 Coffee and RTD Coffee — US” report. The future of the category depends on positive factors, such as improved economic conditions and young consumers entering the market,…
Retailers Weigh in on Bean-to-Cup Transition
As c-stores gravitate toward bean-to-cup (BTC) coffee dispensers, they’re seeing an uptick in sales. Meanwhile, cold coffee is simultaneously rising as a trend and customization remains a top demand from customers. Brunswick, Maine-based Rusty Lantern Market is one chain that has seen success with the shift to BTC. As of 2022, 25 out of the…
Wawa Brings Back ‘Free Coffee Tuesdays’ for Rewards Members
Wawa has announced the return of “Free Coffee Tuesdays,” which gives Wawa Rewards Members the chance to redeem a bonus reward for one free, any size, self-serve hot coffee or handcrafted iced coffee, which can be redeemed every Tuesday from now until the end of the year. Wawa’s newly returned holiday blend hot coffee is…
Maverik Offers Free Coffee on Veterans Day
Maverik has announced that for Veteran’s Day this year, it will offer complimentary coffee to veterans and active-duty military all day at all Maverik’s stores. Maverik has noted that it honors and thanks all service members for their sacrifice and all that they’ve done and continue to do to serve its communities. Veterans and military…
Foxtrot Launches Fall-Themed Coffee Varieties
Foxtrot has announced two new additions to its fall menu — Foxtrot’s Pumpkin Pie Latte and Caramel Apple Latte. Back by popular demand, the cult-favorite Pumpkin Pie Latte includes pumpkin pie syrup with folds of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove mixed with full-bodied espresso. The beverage is then topped with whipped cream and crumbled graham cracker.…
GetGo Offers New Coffee Deal
GetGo Café + Market announced the start of its new coffee deal. Every Monday in October, any size of self-serve coffee at GetGo will be 99 cents. GetGo’s self-serve offerings include anything from its new bean-to-cup machines and its new nitro and cold brew coffees. GetGo is an innovative, food-first convenience store experience with more…
Coffee Remains Reliable
Coffee is a c-store staple, with the majority of retail sites offering it in some capacity. Therefore, it is no surprise that c-store customers report favoring it over other beverage options. In a report conducted by FoodserviceResults, working with CStore Decisions and the National Advisory Group (NAG), it was found that 9% of c-store customers…