7-Eleven has introduced its new menu items for 2024, available now at select 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores across the U.S. New additions feature both foodservice and beverage options for customers. The new lineup includes: Cheesy Three Meat Breakfast Burrito: Blend of diced bacon, diced ham and breakfast sausage crumbles with nacho cheese sauce, monterey…
The 2024 Foodservice Report
Year over year, convenience stores up their competitiveness in the retail market with refreshed store designs, new technology and, noticeably, expanded foodservice programs. C-stores have branched out from the typical roller grill fare of years past. Now, customers can find different takes on the chicken sandwich, a plethora of pizza flavors, Hispanic options and even…
Novelty and Innovation Boost Sandwich Sales
In 2024, new toppings, specialty subs and bold flavors look to be the focus for the sandwich category. Retailers report that sandwiches continue to grow in their stores, driven by innovation and, in the case of Englefield Oil Co.’s Duchess Convenience Stores, seasonality. “At the beginning of the year, customers are looking for wraps and…
7-Eleven Announces Pi Day Pizza Deal
7-Eleven, in celebration of Pi Day, has announced that it will offer loyalty members any flavor large pizza for just $3.14 on March 14 at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores. In addition to the pizza deal, 7NOW users can also receive $14 off $30 purchases using the promo code PIDAYDEAL and free delivery with a…
New Tech, Variety Propels Pizza Demand
Pizza sales dropped a little last year, with total servings from commercial foodservice decreasing 2.8%, stated David Portalatin, senior vice president and food industry advisor at Circana. However, in convenience stores, he pointed out, serving sales increased 1.5% during that same time period. “Before the pandemic, more than half of all food deliveries would have…
Doughnuts, Cookies Offer Opportunity for Bakery
2023 was a “mixed bag” for the bakery category, with dollar sales up 6.3% and unit sales down 2.1%, stated Jack Ince, education coordinator for the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA), quoting data from the company’s Integrated Fresh Data dashboard. He attributed much of the unit sales drop to inflation. “Bakery has often been…
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,…
Whole Foods to Introduce Small-Format Urban C-Store Layout
Amazon-owned Whole Foods Market is expanding its convenience presence with a new quick-shop store format, designed to be implemented in urban neighborhoods to provide a speedy shopping experience. The new format, called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, will initially launch on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, with additional locations in New York City to…
Casey’s Introduces Brand New Sandwich Lineup
Typically known for its pizza program, Iowa-based Casey’s has upped its foodservice game once again with the announcement of its new sandwich lineup. The sandwich selection is a first for the third largest convenience store and includes three all-new sandwiches — Crispy Chicken, Spicy Crispy Chicken and the Quarter Pound Angus Beef Burger, alongside an…
Hispanic Foods Expand at C-Stores
Many convenience stores are finding menu success with Hispanic foods, and the trend is expected to continue to grow in 2024. Especially if Hispanic foods are a staple for a chain, offering variety and customization is key to attracting customer attention. “Everyone loves tacos,” whether they’re filled with beef, chicken or even pepperoni and cheese,…