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…
How Foodservice Will Shape 2024
Restrained economic times and stiff competition across the supply chain make it critical for convenience store operators to have a solid understanding of their customers, particularly high-frequency, high-value shoppers. With clear insights, operators can manage the necessary steps to retain loyal customers and attract new ones. Though store owners continued to face a harsh post-pandemic…
Variety Propels Lunch Sales
Lunch is such a popular daypart that, in some stores, it ties with or even overtakes breakfast in sales. Many chains are thus experimenting with their menus, testing limited-time offers (LTOs) and adding new items. For example, at Kwik Trip and Kwik Star locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan and South Dakota, lunch sales…
Retail-Ready Flatbread
Rich’s Products has introduced its new Cheesy Pull Apart Flatbread. C-stores can choose from two versions: Cheesy Pull Apart Flatbread, which comes topped with six different cheeses and sprinkled with Italian herbs, and individually wrapped, retail-ready OUR SPECIALTY Cheesy Pull Apart Flatbread for those seeking a take-and-bake option. It is 4.5 inches by nine inches, […]
Lessening the Gap Between QSRs and C-Stores
The convenience store industry is moving closer and closer, in terms of offerings, to traditional quick-service restaurants (QSRs). As retailers try to further lessen that gap, it is incredibly important to understand how to know, select and implement foodservice practices that will attract and retain loyal customers. CStore Decisions was able to catch up with…