Convenience store operators asking themselves whether a proprietary foodservice program is right for them are really asking another question: is trying to reinvent the wheel worth it? Oddly enough, in certain circumstances, it can be. With foodservice playing a more important role than ever before in the convenience store channel, originality and uniqueness may set…
Looking Ahead in 2024
As we begin 2024, it is the ideal time to look back at the past 12 months to hone in on the challenges retailers faced and look ahead to forecast the sales trends retailers can expect to see over the next year. It was relatively easy last year to predict that foodservice would continue climbing…
Krispy Krunchy Finishes Year With Almost 500 Store Openings
Krispy Krunchy has revealed details of its record-breaking 2023, during which the 3,000-location hot food concept opened 481 new units. “Our growth this past year focused on three key components to success: optimizing our menu and procedures for ease of operation, building brand awareness and, of course, continuing to serve delicious fried chicken and sides,”…
Artisanal Frozen Pizza
Tuscanini Foods has debuted its highly anticipated product line extension, Tuscanini Reserve. This new collection brings Italy’s most exquisite flavors right to consumers’ homes, with its first offerings being the tantalizing frozen pizzas, Margherita and Supermargherita. Crafted to perfection, the Tuscanini Reserve line is presented in clear window packaging, allowing customers to see the quality before indulging. These sumptuous pizzas […]
Snacking Study Finds Customers Are Feeling the ‘Time Crunch’
Frito-Lay and Quaker have joined forces to unveil the fifth annual U.S. Snack Index, which confirms that many U.S. consumers see time as a main factor when preparing meals. The report noted that a lack of time to prepare, eat and enjoy meals — especially among parents and younger generations — will blur the once-clear line…
NAG 2024 Talks Foodservice Marketing
More c-store retailers are starting to implement a foodservice program or improve the program they already have to keep up with consumers’ demands when it comes to food offerings. However, one of the most important aspects of running a successful foodservice program is having the right marketing strategies. During the 2024 National Advisory Group (NAG)…
Grill Grease Management Solution
Frontline International has introduced its new Heated Grill Grease System, allowing operators to collect grill grease throughout the day and pump it into any of Frontline International’s UCO tanks. Solids are filtered via the extra-large sediment basket, preserving the high quality of oil while protecting the integrity of the equipment’s pump and motor. Operation is […]
The Pizza Power Report
Kevin McIntyre — Online Editor, CStore Decisions and Rick Hynum — Editor-in-Chief, PMQ As convenience store operators continue to elevate their foodservice programs, the pizza parlor and the gas station are beginning to share more similarities. C-store operators are expanding their foodservice menus and, when it comes to a crowd-pleasing meal, there is no better…
Six Tactics to Successfully ‘Do More with Less’
Doing more with less makes it easier to consistently execute a convenience store foodservice program. The mindset of doing more with less makes a lot of sense, but it is surely not easy to accomplish. It involves maximizing efficiency, reducing waste and optimizing resources. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, doing more with less…
Circle K Celebrates National Cookie Day
Circle K announced that it is offering a free cookie to customers on Monday, Dec. 4. The chain is celebrating National Cookie Day with a free cookie redeemable through the Circle K app. Circle K’s cookies are baked fresh daily and served right from the oven. The offer is valid only on Fresh Food Fast…