Following its rebrand as Huck’s Market in 2020, Huck’s has been busy redesigning stores, growing its foodservice menu and investing in new technology, including self-checkout and frictionless payments. Carmi, Ill.-based Huck’s can trace its roots to 1960 when founders Frank Bayley and Bob Martin partnered to open Big John supermarkets. They grew the business from…

7-Eleven announced it is bringing back its $3.14 pizza deal in celebration of everyone’s favorite math holiday, Pi Day. On Monday, March 14, aka 3/14, customers can enjoy a deal on any whole pizza at participating 7-Eleven and Speedway stores. 7-Eleven and Speedway customers can pick up a whole pizza in-store through the 7Rewards and…

Chicken has become a popular item in convenience stores – but is it right for your convenience store? It can be if, first and foremost, the operator accepts that he is embracing a significantly different business model. “Any c-store considering a chicken or other foodservice program must understand they are not just adding a new category,”…

Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Newport, Tenn., and Ripley, N.Y., thanks to two travel stops that opened Thursday. The Newport store, located off Interstate 40 (1129 Smokey Mountain Lane), adds 60 jobs and 70 truck parking spaces to Cocke County. The Ripley store, located off Interstate 90 (6201 Shortman Road), adds 85…

Convenience stores traditionally feature self-serve coffee, but as c-stores have transitioned into more food-centric businesses, some are implementing barista programs to offer customers made-to-order espresso-based beverages. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, some customers were more reticent about using self-serve dispensers leading to a growing demand for made-to-order coffee. As drive-through service expands and…

Packaged sandwiches are a hot seller in the grab-and-go section of convenience stores. Growing sales in this segment requires attention to best practices. Ed Kashouty, the owner of Lakewood Exxon in Lakewood N.J., who has been selling packaged sandwiches in his stores for more than 25 years, advised sticking to the basics. “Investigate and research…

While other foodservice categories have taken hits during the pandemic, pizza is one that has thrived, said Mark Brandau, associate director of content for Datassential research firm. In its March 21, 2021 Keynote Report, Datassential found that more than one-third of consumers, including 49% of millennials, said they increased their pizza consumption compared to the…

New England c-store retailer Nouria Energy has expanded its private label brand, my nouria, into freshly packaged baked goods, creating a complementary pairing for commuters and guests stopping by for a treat with their freshly brewed coffee. Nouria heavily invested in development, sourcing quality ingredients and reputable partners while conducting multiple taste tests to ensure…

With the latest COVID-19 surge now waning, spring on the horizon and customers returning to former routines after the better part of two years, it may be time for some convenience stores to consider a coffee bar refresh. It should go without saying that a good coffee program starts with a quality cup of coffee…

Chicken is demonstrating its versatility in an increasing number of ways on menus, including at convenience stores, said Mike Kostyo, a trendologist at Datassential research firm. Among the preparations showing growth are chicken and waffles, chicken street tacos, chicken biscuit sandwiches and chicken bowls. Datassential’s 2021 C-Store Foodservice Keynote report showed that, going into the…