Franchise development seminar aims to draw candidates with foodservice experience. Dunkin’ Donuts, seeking to expand its presence into San Antonio, is planning a seminar in the city on Feb. 23 to discuss franchise opportunities brewing in the market. Dunkin’ Donuts’ development throughout San Antonio is part of a steady and strategic growth strategy, which includes [...]
While a tidy restroom is crucial, c-store cleanliness starts with a well-kept forecourt, a quality store design and a dedicated staff that understands your expectations. by, Erin Rigik, associate editor Think your c-store and restrooms are clean enough? You might want to triple check your sanitation standards, especially if your chain is pushing foodservice. According [...]
Strong new car sales are likely to spur more car wash trips, giving operators an opportunity to garner a strong repeat business in 2011. by, Erin Rigik, associate editor Buoyed by the likelihood of tax cut extensions and increased consumer confidence, auto sales climbed in December—great news for car wash operators as new automobile owners [...]
“We look forward to welcoming the highly-talented employees from Atlas Energy into the Chevron family,” says Chevron Vice Chairman. Atlas Energy Inc.’s shareholders have approved the pending merger between Atlas Energy and Chevron Corp. Atlas noted the proposal to approve the merger was supported at a special meeting of shareholders by approximately 99.7% of the [...]
About 50 on-island DEF dispensers are planned for TravelCenters of America locations nation-wide in 2011. TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) has installed an on-island DEF dispenser at both its Kingman, Ariz., and Spokane, Wash., Petro locations. These become the third and fourth at island locations launched within the last 30 days. TA expects to install [...]
A grand opening celebration is planned for March 7, when local representatives are expected to gather for a ribbon cutting. Quick Chek, with more than 125 food store locations throughout New Jersey and the New York metro area, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Monroe, N.Y. During the store’s first 13 [...]
An expanding geopolitical risk premium in global oil prices combined with short-term forecasts that the world’s demand for oil and its byproducts will continue to grow in 2011 spurred by economic recovery have underpinned the staircase increase in retail gasoline prices. Wholesale gasoline costs moved up sharply in front of the Presidents’ Day holiday, pulled [...]
Golden Rewards program allows customers to earn and redeem points at any Golden Pantry Food Store. Golden Pantry Food Stores Inc. of Bogart, Ga., has reached a multi-year extension with Outsite Networks to provide its Gold Plus Rewards program at all Gold Pantry locations. Golden Pantry Food Stores offers the loyalty program at 45 convenience [...]
Customer loyalty is a game changer. Take a look at successful loyalty programs like Marriott Rewards, Delta Sky Miles, My Starbucks Rewards, Speedy Rewards, Rewards in a Flash and Certified Savings. These are all established programs that acknowledge their best customers, reward them for their existing behavior and provide greater rewards to improve their shopping [...]
“(We’re) looking for qualified candidates with foodservice, operations and real estate experience to join our team,” says Dunkin’ Donuts spokesperson. Dunkin’ Donuts aims to increase its franchise locations in the U.S., and this week announced it is looking for franchisees in Green Bay, Wis., and the surrounding areas of La Crosse and Eau Claire. Dunkin’ [...]
“We’ve worked hard to be thoughtful on the impact we have on the environment,” says CEO. Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has added four more GreenChill certified stores this year, including a Gold certified store that opened this week in Oceanside, Calif. GreenChill certification is awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) GreenChill Partnership [...]
“Long term we can bring Express-branded services to a wider range of consumers through expanding our franchising efforts,” says Express Convenience spokesperson. Express Convenience Centers is selling two retail outlets to Kwik Trip Inc., as it eyes new opportunities in franchising. The sale of the Appleton, Wis.-based stores, located at 4735 Converters Drive and 2175 [...]
Regional Northeastern grocery chain relies on PriceNet to optimize fuel prices. Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., a food retailer in the Northeast, has selected a suite of KSS Fuels products to provide day-to-day fuel price management and optimization to 70 of its retail locations that offer fuel. Stop & Shop plans to use PriceNet and [...]
C-stores would be wise not to overlook the older generation as an important target customer, especially those in the 50+ category who have grandchildren. The Nielsen Co. has reported new research/survey results, examining the sizeable and growing grandparent target audience, which c-store retailers should not overlook. —Currently there are nearly 70 million grandparents in the [...]
BAZI Natural Energy Shots, which offer both nutrition through superfruit extracts and an energy boost, debut on c-store shelves. 7-Eleven, starting this March, is adding BAZI Natural Energy Shots to its energy shot lineup. “7-Eleven is our first retailer in the convenience store channel,” said Debbie Wildrick, BAZI’s sales and marketing executive vice president. “Because [...]