Even with inflation currently moderating, higher food prices will continue influencing consumers’ spending and eating behaviors this year, reported Circana. Food will always be consumers’ priority in tough and good economic times, whether eaten at or away from home, according to Circana food and beverage and foodservice industry analysts speaking at the company’s Growth Summit, held…
Quality, Variety Drive Roller Grill Sales
Roller grill offerings that signal quality to the consumer are likely to drive sales in 2023. Although many convenience stores are focusing on making investments in on-site kitchens and food preparation, roller grill items are still an important part of c-store foodservice strategy, said John Benson, partner in the restaurants, hospitality and leisure practice at…
Stewart’s Shops to Offer St. Patrick’s Day Deal
Stewart’s Shops is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by offering customers a single scoop ice cream cone for 99 cents. Anyone of any age can enjoy a single scoop cone for just 99 cents on Friday, March 17. Customers can get a single scoop cone from open to close at any Stewart’s Shops. Customers can even…
Mighty Travel Center Chain Enhances Restaurant Menus
A large travel center chain announced exciting updates to its full-service restaurant business. Chef Maira Isabel now serves as the chain’s corporate executive chef and will focus on adding flavorful, healthy offerings and integrating food trends and regional specialties into the menus of two of the chain’s restaurants. TravelCenters of America Inc. (TA), nationwide operator…
Hunt Brothers Pizza Is a Foodservice Headliner
Over 15 years ago, Fleet Morris Petroleum’s Fleetway Market locations added Hunt Brothers Pizza to its foodservice mix. And, according to Casey Comfort, the company’s food and beverage director, in just over the past three years sales have increased by 20%. “We chose Hunt Brothers for our pizza program because it is simple to execute,…
7-Eleven Offers New Deals
With St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness approaching, 7-Eleven announced it is getting in on the fun by offering new deals. 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can get $2 off when they pick up their favorite 12-pack of hard seltzer in-store at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations or order with 7NOW delivery to get in the…
Fresh Is Key for Sandwiches
Sandwiches give c-stores opportunities for innovation, with multiple options available in terms of sandwich types and toppings. At Neon Marketplace, which has seven sites in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, customers can choose from customizable grinders, signature sandwiches, grilled or fried chicken sandwiches and burgers. “I’m really seeing (sandwiches) expand to things that you might get…
Casey’s Debuts New Pizza
Casey’s recently debuted its new limited-time-only (LTO) PEPPERONI PEPPERONI PEPPERONI pizza. The new pizza is made with three different types of pepperoni. Like all Casey’s pizzas, the PEPPERONI PEPPERONI PEPPERONI pizza starts with made-from-scratch dough that is topped with marinara sauce and real mozzarella cheese. The new pie is then covered with just the right…
Cliff’s Adds New Food Items to Menu
Cliff’s announced new food items have been added to its menu at participating Cliff’s locations. Its newest addition is the chorizo topping, which is now available on some of its most popular dishes. Customers can try Cliff’s new Breakfast Chorizo Burrito or the Chorizo Breakfast Pizza for a great start to their day. And for…
Spicy, Honey Chicken and Mild, Sweet Ham
Dietz & Watson’s new Hot & Honey Chicken Breast features premium white meat chicken breast made with real clover honey and hand seasoned with fresh cayenne pepper for a balanced bite of sweet and heat. It’s first tumbled in a blend of all-natural seasonings and spices rather than coated only on the outside of the […]