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 Jessica Loder • May 26, 2023 -
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 -
Retrieved from City of Greenville.
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 Brett Dworski • May 19, 2023 -
Retrieved from Amazon press page.
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 Jessica Loder • May 18, 2023 -
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 Brett Dworski • May 16, 2023 -
Retrieved from Murphy USA website.
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 Brett Dworski • May 4, 2023 -
Retrieved from Circle K.
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 Brett Dworski • May 1, 2023 -
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 Jessica Loder • April 28, 2023 -
Retrieved from Yatco.
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 Brett Dworski • April 28, 2023 -
7-Eleven VP departs for Wingstop
Raj Kapoor will oversee the chicken chain’s growth and development strategy for international markets.
By Brett Dworski • April 27, 2023 -
Retrieved from Wawa website.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 -
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 Brett Dworski • March 31, 2023 -
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 Jessica Loder • March 31, 2023 -
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 Jessica Loder • March 29, 2023 -
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 Jessica Loder • March 27, 2023 -
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 Jessica Loder • 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 -
Retrieved from Circle K.
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 Brett Dworski • March 17, 2023 -
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 Jessica Loder • March 15, 2023 -
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 Brett Dworski • March 15, 2023 -
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 Brett Dworski • March 14, 2023 -
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 Jessica Loder • March 10, 2023 -
Retrieved from S. Abraham & Sons website.
S. Abraham & Sons’ COO retires
Jim Leonard is stepping down after 35 years with the c-store distributor.
By Brett Dworski • March 3, 2023 -
Retrieved from TA press release.
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 Brett Dworski • Feb. 24, 2023 -
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