Foodservice


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    Arko adding Italian restaurant chain to 3 stores as it zeroes in on foodservice

    The c-store operator is adding Villa Italian Kitchen restaurants to locations in Virginia, Indiana and Arizona, with the first one opening today.

    By May 26, 2023
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    Panera Brands shuffles execs as it prepares to go public

    The company appointed Niren Chaudhary, current Panera Brands CEO, as chairman of the board and José Alberto Dueñas, current CEO at Einstein Bros. Bagels, as Panera Brands’ chief executive. 

    By Julie Littman • May 24, 2023
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    Spinx looking to build food-focused ‘alternative format’ store

    The retailer plans to occupy a 25,000-square-foot building in Greenville, South Carolina, where it will prioritize grocery items in addition to standard c-store products.

    By May 19, 2023
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    Amazon Go boosts made-to-order menu

    After closing eight stores in March, the brand is expanding its foodservice offerings with new sandwiches and quesadillas. 

    By May 18, 2023
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    Wawa expanding its corporate catering business

    The foodservice-focused retailer now offers breakfast, coffee and lunch items to business clients across its 1,000-store footprint via the ezCater marketplace.

    By May 16, 2023
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    Murphy USA set on low-cost strategy despite shrinking margins

    The retailer has “intentionally lagged” broader QSR price increases by 10% over the past two years, while its foodservice operating costs grew 6% this past quarter.

    By May 4, 2023
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    Couche-Tard sued by Polar beverage maker

    Court documents say the retailer is breaking a 16-year-old agreement between the two companies that prohibits certain branding and advertising actions related to Polar Pop.

    By May 1, 2023
  • An artist rendering of a Quiznos and Taco Del Mar counter inside a Sunshine Gasoline Distributor's c-store.
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    Sunshine Gasoline Distributors adds combined Quiznos, Taco Del Mar restaurants

    A dual-branded restaurant recently opened at a company store in Florida— the first of at least 13 planned locations for Sunshine.

    By April 28, 2023
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    Yatco leans into healthier, locally sourced snacking

    The 18-store retailer has partnered with wholesale outlet Mable to bring plant-based, gluten-free products to its shelves.

    By April 28, 2023
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    7-Eleven VP departs for Wingstop

    Raj Kapoor will oversee the chicken chain’s growth and development strategy for international markets.

    By April 27, 2023
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    Opinion

    How simplifying your menu can increase your profits

    By paring back on foodservice offerings, many c-stores can accommodate labor and operational challenges while still delivering the hits, writes foodservice consultant Tom Cook.

    By Tom Cook • April 18, 2023
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    GetGo to offer loyalty members free coffee on Mondays

    The deal comes about two months after the retailer completed a company-wide coffee program upgrade, which includes new blends and brewing machines.

    By March 31, 2023
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    Rutter’s launches rotating foodservice menu

    Starting with three items, including a peanut butter burger, the c-store chain’s new options will change out regularly throughout the year.

    By March 31, 2023
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    Major 7-Eleven supplier plans Ohio-area plant

    Warabeya Nichiyo’s third U.S. facility will serve 2,500 Midwestern stores, including 1,000 Speedways, with plans to open in late 2024.

    By March 29, 2023
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    Inside Dash In’s new food-focused store format

    The company’s updated design and made-to-order menu recently greeted shoppers in Loudoun County, Virginia, and will eventually roll out across the 54-store chain.

    By March 27, 2023
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    How Rutter’s large c-stores aim to future-proof the business

    As the chain expands, it’s building locations that are notably bigger than its current sites. That should leave plenty of space to take advantage of new opportunities in foodservice, gaming and more.

    By March 21, 2023
  • Tyson to close two plants, laying off nearly 1,700 workers

    The company said shuttering two of its processing facilities will help it optimize its chicken supply chain. It offered assistance to employees impacted by the decision.

    By Chris Casey • March 17, 2023
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    Couche-Tard says foodservice promotions hurt Q3 gross profits

    Noting challenges it’s faced with quickly expanding a number of initiatives, CEO Brian Hannasch said scaling its fresh food program is like “building a plane while we’re flying it.”

    By March 17, 2023
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    TravelCenters of America aims to level up its restaurant menu with new executive chef

    Maira Isabel has trained in multiple countries and will look to add more flavorful and better-for-you options to Iron Skillet and Country Pride. 

    By March 15, 2023
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    The uncomfortable truth about dollar stores

    With tens of thousands of locations offering highly discounted products, dollar stores are “absolutely a competitive threat” to c-stores, experts say. And combating them starts in the kitchen.

    By March 15, 2023
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    Rutter’s debuts online ordering platform

    The retailer’s new system is part of Paytronix’s Order & Delivery program, which lets c-stores design, build and deploy e-commerce capabilities.

    By March 14, 2023
  • 7-Eleven introduces the Peanut Butter and Jams Cappuccino.
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    Seven & i to prioritize c-store business amid investor pressure

    The North American arm of 7-Eleven’s parent company has four key strategic areas to target, including boosting food, drinks and private label to 34% of sales.

    By March 10, 2023
  • S. Abraham & Sons’ COO retires

    Jim Leonard is stepping down after 35 years with the c-store distributor.

    By March 3, 2023
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    TravelCenters of America debuts new proprietary restaurant

    The Fork & Compass full-service concept opened last month, after the retailer said it was in the works in November.

    By Feb. 24, 2023
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    Column

    The Road Ahead: Why c-stores can be an oasis to America’s food deserts

    In areas where fresh foods are few and far between, retailers can step up for their communities and provide healthy alternatives, writes columnist Frank Beard.

    By Frank Beard • Feb. 23, 2023