Foodservice
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Wawa using machine learning to curb food spoilage
The retailer has partnered with tech vendor Relex to use its forecasting and replenishment solutions.
By Brett Dworski • July 30, 2025 -
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McLane launches new chicken program
HiBird includes items like chicken strips and sandwiches as well as potato wedges, mac and cheese and a signature sauce.
By Jessica Loder • July 24, 2025 -
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Liquid Death to launch energy drinks, entering $23B category
With the release of Sparkling Energy, the edgy brand known for its tagline “Murder your thirst" will join its fourth beverage segment.
By Christopher Doering • July 23, 2025 -
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Fried pickle dogs, Sour Patch Kids frozen drinks: Bold flavors top c-stores’ summer menus.
Additionally, Arko rolled out its Fas Craves food program, Stinker named two breakfast partners and EG America augmented its grab-and-go program.
By Jessica Loder • July 22, 2025 -
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McLane debuts c-store foodservice commissary
The new program is part of the distributor’s Central Eats program, which features pre-packaged, grab-and-go cold items like subs, sliders, salads and fruit cups.
By Brett Dworski • July 16, 2025 -
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Love’s brings order-ahead capabilities to Carl’s Jr sites
The travel center company already added the technology to its Arby’s locations, and expects Hardee’s locations to get this update next.
By Jessica Loder • July 16, 2025 -
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How to perfect a dispensed beverage program
From choosing the right flavors to giving customers what they need to customize their selections, c-stores have plenty of ways to take a drinks program to the next level.
By Jessica Loder • July 15, 2025 -
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5 big c-store industry questions for the rest of 2025
From big acquisitions and proposals to longer-term trends that touch all parts of the industry, here are the storylines to watch.
By Brett Dworski , Jessica Loder • July 14, 2025 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: How is 7-Eleven’s turnaround going?
Seven & i’s North American arm saw boosts in operating income and delivery sales while making progress on several initiatives during Q1.
By Jessica Loder • July 11, 2025 -
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EG America launches online ordering and delivery
This move continues the c-store retailer’s laser-like focus on enhancing its food programs over the past year.
By Brett Dworski • July 11, 2025 -
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EG America expands grab-and-go program
The retailer added snack wraps to certain stores and a chicken fajita Tornado across all its banners, along with a watermelon-flavored frozen drink.
By Jessica Loder • July 9, 2025 -
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How c-stores can profit from proprietary sweet treat offerings
Owning their own baked goods or ice cream program gives retailers a world of innovation to play with, but comes with significant challenges, experts say.
By Christine Blank • July 9, 2025 -
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Inside Arko’s new food-focused c-store
The location features Arko’s latest foodservice program, Fas Craves, which includes crispy chicken biscuits, potato wedges, mozzarella sticks, jumbo chicken wings and more.
By Brett Dworski • June 30, 2025 -
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Love’s deploys ordering kiosks at 112 Arby’s restaurants
This continues the retailer’s ongoing investment into remodeling and updating its stores to have a more modern look and feel.
By Brett Dworski • June 30, 2025 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: Couche-Tard’s foodservice journey
The c-store retailer has been adding its Fresh Food, Fast program to more stores and capitalizing on an array of affordable meal deals.
By Jessica Loder • June 27, 2025 -
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Couche-Tard CEO says Seven & i talks could finalize in the near future
Alex Miller said on Thursday that the companies have outlined “what we believe is a clear path to U.S. regulatory approval,” and a final timeline may be approaching.
By Brett Dworski • June 26, 2025 -
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Stinker adds Costa Coffee
The retailer is updating its hot beverage offering at select stores, joining other c-store chains that have recently refreshed their drinks programs.
By Jessica Loder • June 18, 2025 -
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Circle K, 7-Eleven headline new c-store foodservice launches
Our latest breakdown of proprietary food and drink launches includes exclusive Gatorade and Slurpee flavors, a new burger lineup and a dispensed beverage program refresh.
By Jessica Loder • June 16, 2025 -
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QuikTrip revamping self-serve beverage program
The new fountain, tea and frozen drink machines offer more flavors and customization options and should roll out to all stores by summer 2026.
By Jessica Loder • June 11, 2025 -
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LTOs and value are key to fresh food success
With consumers bracing for tariff impacts, diners are still tuned in to "craveable" items and attractive deals, according to Technomic.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 22, 2025 -
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8 notable c-store foodservice launches this past month
Beverages were the star of the show as 7-Eleven added a Slurpee variety, Rutter’s unveiled a new seasonal beer and QuickChek and Wawa debuted multiple drink flavors.
By Jessica Loder • May 19, 2025 -
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Kent Companies rolling out food-focused c-store format
Locations feature a made-to-order kitchen, a drive-thru, a beer and ice cave, two-bay car washes and a dog wash.
By Brett Dworski • May 14, 2025 -
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How c-stores can mitigate food price hikes
As economic uncertainty lingers, retailers need to make smart choices about where to trim costs and how to raise prices without alienating customers, experts say.
By Christine Blank • May 13, 2025 -
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Arko begins building food-focused stores, will debut new foodservice program
The convenience retailer is investing between $700,000 and $1.1 million into each new location and intends to finish all seven pilot sites by the end of 2025.
By Brett Dworski • May 9, 2025 -
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Column3 Big Numbers: QSR moves from Circle K, Rebel
One made a partnership with a Phoenix-area restaurant while the other is expanding its proprietary food brand. Meanwhile, a Valero site is welcoming the c-store debut of Pretzelmaker.
By Jessica Loder • May 2, 2025
