Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop announced it will celebrate National Burrito Day with a deal offering customers half off all burritos on April 6 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. when they use a Nitro loyalty card (limit 10 per customer). Maverik will also load 1,000 Nitro customers with a free burrito on their digital…
Quality, Freshness & Indulgence Driving Bakery Programs
As customers look to treat themselves, they’re turning to c-store bakery cases for indulgent pick-me-ups. Bakery sales are booming and should continue to grow, according to John Benson, partner in the restaurants, hospitality and leisure practice at AlixPartners consulting firm. Over the past two years, he pointed out, total bakery, which includes packaged sweet snacks…
Dash In Opens Reimagined Store in Virginia
Dash In has announced the opening of a completely redesigned store in Loudoun County, Va. The all-new Dash In location features a reimagined store experience and new menu that uses simple, fresh ingredients. The first-of-its-kind Dash In invites guests to linger by offering both indoor dining and outdoor patio seating. The 5,600 square-foot store features…
Authentic Hispanic Food Is in Demand
Customers are starting to demand more authenticity when it comes to Hispanic food offerings at c-stores. Hispanic food offerings have become very popular in c-stores because they allow customers to customize their meal. For instance, customers can add different meats, cheeses and toppings to their tacos and burritos. However, customers are starting to want more…
Inflation Decreases While Food Costs Increase
Even with inflation currently moderating, higher food prices will continue influencing consumers’ spending and eating behaviors this year, reported Circana. Food will always be consumers’ priority in tough and good economic times, whether eaten at or away from home, according to Circana food and beverage and foodservice industry analysts speaking at the company’s Growth Summit, held…
Quality, Variety Drive Roller Grill Sales
Roller grill offerings that signal quality to the consumer are likely to drive sales in 2023. Although many convenience stores are focusing on making investments in on-site kitchens and food preparation, roller grill items are still an important part of c-store foodservice strategy, said John Benson, partner in the restaurants, hospitality and leisure practice at…
Heat Sealable, Recyclable Packaging Solution
ProAmpac offers the ProActive RP-1000, which is the first in a series of curbside recyclable paper-based packaging solutions that are heat-sealable with good moisture barrier and excellent directional tear properties. An ideal replacement for non-sustainable conventional multi-material laminates, RP-1000 is suited for frozen food applications such as ready-to-eat meals and vegetables. Pre-qualified for curbside recycling, […]
Stewart’s Shops to Offer St. Patrick’s Day Deal
Stewart’s Shops is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by offering customers a single scoop ice cream cone for 99 cents. Anyone of any age can enjoy a single scoop cone for just 99 cents on Friday, March 17. Customers can get a single scoop cone from open to close at any Stewart’s Shops. Customers can even…
Mighty Travel Center Chain Enhances Restaurant Menus
A large travel center chain announced exciting updates to its full-service restaurant business. Chef Maira Isabel now serves as the chain’s corporate executive chef and will focus on adding flavorful, healthy offerings and integrating food trends and regional specialties into the menus of two of the chain’s restaurants. TravelCenters of America Inc. (TA), nationwide operator…
Hunt Brothers Pizza Is a Foodservice Headliner
Over 15 years ago, Fleet Morris Petroleum’s Fleetway Market locations added Hunt Brothers Pizza to its foodservice mix. And, according to Casey Comfort, the company’s food and beverage director, in just over the past three years sales have increased by 20%. “We chose Hunt Brothers for our pizza program because it is simple to execute,…