Drive-thru kiosks and mobile carts offering more than 200 hot and cold beverages, enter Morris County, N.J. Mountain Mudd Espresso drive-thru specialty coffee, a brand of CHS, is expanding into Morris County, N.J., through a strategic partnership with C Baggio Beverages that calls for 24 stores by 2016. The first Mountain Mudd location in Morris…
VPS Convenience Store Group Acquires Virginia Oil Co.
“We are excited to expand our Virginia presence into the Charlottesville area by acquiring such modern and well-maintained facilities,” says VPS chairman and CEO. VPS Convenience Store Group, an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc., has acquired Virginia Oil Co., a fuel wholesaler and operator of 17 convenience stores in western Virginia. With this acquisition,…
Operator Optimism Prevalent at 2011 NRA Show
“The growing energy and optimism of restaurant operators, dealers and distributors were tangible at this year’s NRA Show,” says NRA Show convention chair. The 92nd annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant (NRA), Hotel-Motel Show and 4th annual International Wine, Spirits and Beer Event (IWSB) at showed positive growth in attendee and exhibitor numbers. NRA Show 2011…
Love’s Donates $150,000 to United Way for Disaster Relief
“We are fortunate to be able to make this contribution. I am proud of our employees who stepped up during this time of disaster and helped people in great need,” says Love’s CEO. Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores plans to donate $150,000 to local chapters of the United Way to help Joplin, Mo., and…
Kangaroo Express, Coca-Cola Raise $634,000 for Victory Junction
One of the largest donations raised in a Victory Junction fundraiser will send 250 children with chronic medical conditions to summer camp. In its third annual fundraiser for Victory Junction camp, Kangaroo Express will present a $634,000 donation to Victory Junction prior to the start of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The donation,…
Quix Fix to Store Management
In addition to expanding its contract management business both nationally and abroad, Strasburger Enterprises is growing its Quix c-store brand with a renewed focus on foodservice. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. Wherever oil companies and convenience store chains are divesting stores or taking on new assets, Strasburger Enterprises is often a lifeline on speed dial.…
United Supermarkets Continues Convenience, Retail Expansion
United Supermarkets’ third Market Street location in Lubbock, Texas will anchor a major redevelopment effort in the city. The store will be comparable in size to the city’s two other Market Street locations, but with innovations in design and service concepts. Plans also call for construction of a United Express fuel and convenience store near…
Gilligan Oil Pushes a Multi Brand Foodservice Strategy
Newest location features Dunkin’ Donuts and Subway in an effort to target customers throughout the day. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. Gilligan Oil Co. is aggressively embarking on a new foodservice model that aims to combine its c-stores and two QSR franchise partners under one roof to better pull a variety of customers into the…
Sweets & Snacks Expo Debuts New Trends
“Consumers look for value, exciting flavors and nutrition when seeking new sweets and snacks,” says NCA president. More than 2,000 new candy and snack products debuted this week at the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO, May 24-26, at Chicago’s McCormick Place. As the largest confectionery, cookie and snack trade show in the…
Dollar General To Enter California
California would be Dollar General’s 39th state. The company also recently announced expansion plans for Connecticut, Nevada and New Hampshire. Dollar General Corp. plans to open its first stores in California in 2012 following successful expansions in other Western states, such as Arizona and Colorado, in recent years. “Our California stores will mark a significant…