Pizza sales dropped a little last year, with total servings from commercial foodservice decreasing 2.8%, stated David Portalatin, senior vice president and food industry advisor at Circana. However, in convenience stores, he pointed out, serving sales increased 1.5% during that same time period. “Before the pandemic, more than half of all food deliveries would have…
Doughnuts, Cookies Offer Opportunity for Bakery
2023 was a “mixed bag” for the bakery category, with dollar sales up 6.3% and unit sales down 2.1%, stated Jack Ince, education coordinator for the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA), quoting data from the company’s Integrated Fresh Data dashboard. He attributed much of the unit sales drop to inflation. “Bakery has often been…
Flavors Appeal to Young Coffee Consumers
Coffee sales have begun to slow after years of growth, with rising sales in 2023 stemming from price increases rather than organic growth, revealed Mintel in its “2023 Coffee and RTD Coffee — US” report. The future of the category depends on positive factors, such as improved economic conditions and young consumers entering the market,…
Whole Foods to Introduce Small-Format Urban C-Store Layout
Amazon-owned Whole Foods Market is expanding its convenience presence with a new quick-shop store format, designed to be implemented in urban neighborhoods to provide a speedy shopping experience. The new format, called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, will initially launch on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, with additional locations in New York City to…
Casey’s Introduces Brand New Sandwich Lineup
Typically known for its pizza program, Iowa-based Casey’s has upped its foodservice game once again with the announcement of its new sandwich lineup. The sandwich selection is a first for the third largest convenience store and includes three all-new sandwiches — Crispy Chicken, Spicy Crispy Chicken and the Quarter Pound Angus Beef Burger, alongside an…
Hispanic Foods Expand at C-Stores
Many convenience stores are finding menu success with Hispanic foods, and the trend is expected to continue to grow in 2024. Especially if Hispanic foods are a staple for a chain, offering variety and customization is key to attracting customer attention. “Everyone loves tacos,” whether they’re filled with beef, chicken or even pepperoni and cheese,…
Tenders Top Chicken Trends
While overall per capita chicken consumption was essentially flat over the last year, according to a forecast from the National Chicken Council, c-store operators are still experiencing growth in the category and expect to continue that trend. At Kwik Stop convenience stores, with 27 (soon to be 28) locations in Nebraska and Colorado, tenders are…
Bojangles to Open Five Travel Center Locations Across Texas
Quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain Bojangles, which operates locations in 17 states, announced the signing of a multi-unit development agreement to bring five travel center locations to Texas. The travel centers will be located in Lorena (Waco), Seguin (San Antonio) and Tyler. Franchisee Expertise The growth will be led by Foodster Fusion, a Houston, Texas-based franchisee…
Refreshing the Roller Grill
As roller grills beef up offerings with innovative flavors and trendy toppings, they have the opportunity to be an integral part of c-store foodservice programs in 2024. York, Pa.-based Rutter’s has a roller grill in every one of its 85 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia, featuring a wide array of products, said Philip…
Kwik Trip Launches Free Fried Chicken for Life Sweepstakes
Wisconsin-based Kwik Trip has announced its newest sweepstakes promotion, through which one customer will win free fried chicken for life. Starting today, each time a Kwik Rewards member purchases any Kwik Trip fried chicken product, they will earn an entry for the chance to win a lifetime supply of fried chicken. Kwik Trip offers hand-breaded…