Merrychef released its high-speed oven with a revolutionary new design. It has the smallest footprint to cavity ratio for any high-speed oven, while delivering speeds of up to 80% faster than conventional cooking methods. It also has a new high-definition seven-inch operating screen and showcases the new easyTouch 2.0 software, delivering the most intuitive operating […]
How Do You Determine the Best Foodservice Program for Your C-Store?
More convenience stores are upping their foodservice game today, but the best program for a c-store chain depends on numerous factors. First, retailers need to evaluate the offerings already sold in their operating area. Is there a sandwich shop next door or a pizza place across the street? If so, you might want to set…
Building Foodservice Success
CStore Decisions caught up with Dora Ocampo, senior foodservice category manager for Waltham, Mass.-based Global Partners, to learn more about her approach to the foodservice category. Global Partners operates more than 300 stores across New England and New York with many different banners (Alltown, Xtramart, Jiffy Mart, Honey Farms, etc.). Of those 300-plus stores, 75%…
New Paytronix Platform Eases Third-party Delivery for C-Stores
As delivery aggregators and online-only platforms are moving quickly into the convenience store market, Newton, Mass.-based Paytronix Systems announced that Paytronix Handoff is ready for retailers to manage digital ordering information across all channels. Handoff is designed to make it easy for retailers and restaurants to publish a menu of items out to the various…
Brewing Up Hot Dispensed Sales
Having weathered the dip in sales caused by the pandemic and concomitant withering of the morning daypart, hot dispensed beverages are staging a comeback. The best-selling hot beverage items tend to be single-origin coffees, flavored coffees and syrups with a natural element such as honey. Interestingly, stores are seeing stronger sales behind decaffeinated varieties, suggesting…
New-to-Market Curby’s Opens First Store
In a new initiative to offer a convenient, quick-service concept to the southern market, Lubbock, Texas-based Curby’s opened its first store on Feb. 1. Given that cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant have spiked, the on-the-go service is expected to be well-received. The grand opening celebration of the first Curby’s Express Market is projected for…
Plant-Based Flatbread and Pizza Crust
Rich Products is offering Rich’s Gluten Free Seasoned Cauliflower Pizza Crust and Flatbread. The products give c-store operators reliable plant-based crusts in a convenient freezer-to-oven format that is suitable for a variety of applications, including pizzas, sandwiches and appetizers. Made with more than 20% cauliflower, the pizza crust and flatbread offer balanced flavor with Italian […]
Growing Hispanic Food Sales
More convenience stores are introducing Hispanic menu items to tempt customers across demographics. With the portability of burritos and taquitos, and the customizability of nachos and tacos, Hispanic foods are the “ideal fit” for convenience customers, according to Ann Golladay, associate director at Datassential research firm. Hispanic or Hispanic-inspired specialties are key to many American…
Van’s Kitchen Named Refrigerated Foods Processor of the Year
Egg roll manufacturer Van’s Kitchen has been named Refrigerated Foods Processor of the Year by Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Magazine. “We are honored to be recognized by this award,” said Van’s Kitchen CEO Theresa Motter. “It affirms all the hard work we’ve done and reflects the investment in our company and people. And the growth…
Consumers Encourage Retailers to ‘Go Green’
According to the latest research from Retail Insight, U.S. shoppers feel chains should go further with sustainable retailing, It is estimated that the U.S. sustainability market reached $150 billion in sales last year, according to Nielsen, as more consumers opt to ‘go green’. Indeed, original research of over 1,000 U.S. shoppers by Retail Insight showed…