3 Big Numbers: C-stores and QSRs are better together

While proprietary foodservice launches have garnered a lot of attention, c-stores are still expanding their partnerships and getting creative with QSRs.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 19, 2025

How Hispanic food can boost c-stores

One independent retailer saw foodservice sales rise by 50% after putting in a program that included tacos, burritos and quesadillas.

By Christine Blank • Dec. 18, 2025

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Bolla Market opens first of several Firehouse Subs

The sandwich shop debuted on Nov. 15 at a Bolla Market in Hicksville, New York. Another in Farmingdale is expected for the end of January.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 17, 2025

How accurate were our 2025 c-store predictions? Here are our honest grades.

We expected new technology, loyalty strategies and an incoming presidential administration to make waves in the industry. While our overall grades were good, a few estimations were off base.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 17, 2025

Fueling Up: How foodservice and QSRs can reshape c-store labor in 2026

Hiring and retaining good workers has become an intractable challenge for the industry. Building first-class food programs could help retailers finally break through.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 16, 2025

Fresh Stop taps Weigel’s vet to spearhead foodservice and operations

Ryan Blevins will play a “key role in shaping Fresh Stop’s culinary vision and developing programs that drive traffic and strengthen brand loyalty,” the retailer said.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 11, 2025

The Road Ahead: What if c-stores don’t need to become QSRs?

The success of Japan’s convenience stores demonstrates the opportunity in selling food designed for everyday living, not just indulgent moments.

By Frank Beard • Dec. 11, 2025

The most impactful c-store foodservice moves of 2025

While many retailers upped their food capabilities this year, a few investments stood out for their boldness and industry-wide influence.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 8, 2025

7-Eleven dismisses senior director of fresh food development

Benjamin Lucky, who joined the retailer 14 months ago, said that his termination was part of 7-Eleven taking “a different direction.”

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 8, 2025

Texas-based burger chain opens first c-store-adjacent site

Mooyah expects its Michigan location to be the first of many to run alongside gas stations.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 5, 2025

GLP-1 users to make up 35% of food and beverage sales by 2030: report

As more consumers take weight loss medications like Ozempic or Wegovy, companies will need to act fast if they want to adapt, according to Circana.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 5, 2025

7-Eleven brings Japanese-style egg sandwiches to US

The long-awaited debut represents the latest step in 7-Eleven’s drive to improve its foodservice in the states.

By Jessica Loder • Dec. 4, 2025

Couche-Tard ‘poised for significant growth’ in food, CEO says

Circle K’s parent company saw merchandise revenues and margins increase in the U.S. during Q2, driven by growth in its value meal bundle program.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 25, 2025

4 c-stores turning up the heat on breakfast

From Kwik Trip’s in-house bakeries to Wawa’s LTOs, convenience stores nationwide are capitalizing on the buoyant breakfast market.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 24, 2025

EG America expands Krispy Krunchy Chicken rollout

The East Coast retailer plans to grow its integration with the fried chicken QSR from four stores to around 150 by the end of next year.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 21, 2025

3 frozen beverage trends worth watching

Bold new flavors, the growth of mix-ins and an increasing focus on tech are bursting into c-stores.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 19, 2025

How 3 retailers are upgrading meal bundles

Love’s, EG America and Rutter’s have all developed complex strategies for tying their in-house food with other products. Here are a few of their tips.

By Christine Blank • Nov. 17, 2025

The sweet synergy of branded treats to boost traffic and profits

Discover three proven ways to build loyalty, boost traffic and drive repeat visits with a signature branded foodservice program.

Nov. 17, 2025

3 Big Numbers: Is consumers’ favorite QSR a c-store?

Convenience retailers took the top two spots and four of the top 10 from restaurants in a recent Dunnhumby report analyzing dining customer value propositions.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 14, 2025

Fueling Up: Pizza Hut might be up for sale. Could a c-store chain take a slice?

Retailers are competing with QSRs and focusing on fresh food more than ever. Following RaceTrac’s recent deal for Potbelly, who says a c-store buyer is out of the question?

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 13, 2025

Kwik Trip boosts safety, efficiency and sustainability with automated cooking-oil

Discover how Kwik Trip elevated their back-of-house operations and elevated their efficiency with automated cooking oil management.

Nov. 3, 2025

Rebel brings Hatch Chicken QSR to the Midwest

The restaurant opened last month inside a 4,700-square-foot Rebel c-store in Romeoville, Illinois, about 35 miles southwest of downtown Chicago.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 27, 2025

Potbelly promotes COO to president following RaceTrac buyout

Adam Noyes has become president of the sandwich chain while CEO Bob Wright will remain in his post through the end of the year. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 24, 2025

What we learned from the NACS Show 2025

From bold flavors to improving operations to encroaching competition, retailers discussed the pressures and trends shaping the industry.

By Brett Dworski , Jessica Loder • Oct. 20, 2025

Inside Rutter’s bold and greasy foodservice playbook

Behind off-the-wall creations like the Hangover Burger is a sophisticated vetting and development system, Director of Foodservice and Bar Strategy Philip Santini said at the NACS Show.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 20, 2025