RoadDog launches made-to-order barbecue program

The Ohio retailer’s new Roadie’s Grub ‘N Go menu features smoked meats including brisket, pulled pork and chicken wings, plus sides such as hush puppies and baked beans.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 10, 2026

Kayrouz Petroleum partners with Massachusetts coffee shop

Marylou’s menu of hot and cold drinks and breakfast foods will soon be available at a new KP Market in the Cape Cod area.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 9, 2026

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LV Petroleum opens first Bojangles in Arizona

The retailer and restaurant operator also acquired a new retail site in Oklahoma as it targets 100 travel centers.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 8, 2026

Kwik Trip pulls the plug on roller grills

The Wisconsin-based retailer will phase out the popular fixture on Sept. 21 but continue to sell hot dogs, Tornados and other roller grill items in its hot grab-and-go cases.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 1, 2026

7-Eleven is launching a new pizza crust. Will customers bite?

The move to enhance its pies underscores the retailer’s years-long goal to position itself as a food-focused destination.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 31, 2026

Pilot names new VP of food and beverage

Sheeva Hoders takes the helm of the retailer’s food and beverage efforts a few months after it launched its latest proprietary concept, Pilot eats.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 27, 2026

Murphy USA to trial automated White Castle kiosks

A partnership with Automated Retail Technologies will bring fresh items from the burger QSR’s menu to select large-format stores.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 24, 2026

Hop Shops brings creative flair to new pizza program

Disco Dough Pizza Company takes a page out of the experiential playbook that inspired the retailer’s disco bathrooms.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 20, 2026

Corner Pantry’s latest store advances its foodservice journey

The South Carolina retailer’s new location in Camden, S.C., is the first to fully realize the vision the company has for its Corner Pantry Kitchen program.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 10, 2026

Proprietary drinks lead recent foodservice additions

7-Eleven and Sheetz debuted packaged beverage lines while Rutter’s expanded its Spam partnership and RaceTrac launched multiple short-term offerings.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 10, 2026

The rise of gas station sushi: How c-stores can capitalize on the growing popularity of Asian foods

While items like boba, pot stickers and noodle dishes were once seen as niche offerings, they’re now in-demand options at many retailers, food experts say.

By Christine Blank • Aug. 4, 2026

3 Big Numbers: What do c-store diners want? Here’s what the data shows.

Two reports look at what shoppers say makes a c-store foodservice program stand out from the crowd.

By Jessica Loder • July 24, 2026

How functional snacking is reshaping grab-and-go

See how functional snacks from trusted brands are changing the grab-and-go landscape.

By The Food Group • July 20, 2026

ExtraMile expands Core-Mark partnership to nearly all locations

The deal allows participating locations to get convenience store and foodservice goods through one supply chain.

By Brett Dworski • July 17, 2026

7-Eleven, Circle K, Rutter’s bring on spicy chicken for the summer

Also, Kwik Trip recently added a popular soda flavor to its baked goods line and Stewart’s boosted its proprietary candy lineup.

By Jessica Loder • July 14, 2026

McLane names new VP of retail foodservice

Farley Kaiser will oversee the distributor’s retail foodservice initiatives three years after joining McLane as senior director of culinary innovation.

By Brett Dworski • July 13, 2026

Kentucky c-store chain to introduce PJ’s Coffee

Estepp Energy plans to add the New Orleans java brand’s beverages to seven stores through a combination of full cafés with drive-thrus, end-cap locations and in-store counters.

By Brett Dworski • June 23, 2026

Why Whataburger is betting on c-stores for growth

While it has operated in c-stores for 26 years, the QSR chain is ramping up its convenience retail presence as part of a broader growth strategy.

By Brett Dworski • June 23, 2026

QSRs are gaining ground in dispensed beverages

While c-stores are still leading innovators in the segment, restaurant chains like McDonald’s and Whataburger have stepped up their new releases of refreshers, craft-style drinks and more.

By Christine Blank • June 15, 2026

How 3 major food and beverage execs view the state of c-stores

Leaders from brands like PepsiCo and Athletic Brewing discussed growth opportunities and key challenges in convenience retail at the Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum.

By Brett Dworski • June 4, 2026

C-stores freshen up menus with CPG, professional sports partnerships

Wawa and UDF revealed new cold creations, while Casey’s, Sheetz and Dandy brought back or expanded popular past offerings.

By Jessica Loder • June 3, 2026

7-Eleven launches Slurpee happy hour as QSR competition heats up

Rewards members can claim the signature drink for $1 on weekdays as the chain works to drive traffic.

By Jeff Wells • May 12, 2026

Refuel to open its first Whataburger

The South Carolina-based retailer will debut the burger QSR adjacent to an upcoming c-store in Kenedy, Texas, later this year.

By Brett Dworski • April 30, 2026

7-Eleven launches kids’ meals as food focus ramps up

The meals, available at Laredo Taco, Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits and Speedy Café locations, all include an entree, side, drink and small toy.

By Jessica Loder • April 28, 2026

Couche-Tard names head of QSRs and made-to-order foodservice

Grant Morris’ promotion is one of several changes the retailer has made this year as it looks to grow food revenues to record heights.

By Brett Dworski • April 28, 2026