Foodservice: Page 13


  • A photo of a person holding food from a 7-Eleven.
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    7-Eleven is America’s favorite store for groceries, says YouGov

    The c-store’s popularity was led by nearly two thirds of Millennials surveyed having a positive view of it, better than Trader Joe’s, Aldi and Kroger.

    By Dec. 6, 2022
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    Once a ‘sleepy category,’ the pretzel grabs its fill of the $106B snacking space

    Long mocked as an unloved staple of bars and airplanes, brands such as Hershey’s Dot’s have turned to bold flavors to attract snack-obsessed consumers.

    By Christopher Doering • Dec. 2, 2022
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  • Texas c-store chain becomes franchisee for Captain D’s restaurants

    Checkout Food Stores is set to open 10 of the fast-food seafood joints around the Houston area, joining companies like EG Group and Hy-Vee in the restaurant franchise game.

    By Dec. 2, 2022
  • DoorDash and 2,000 grocery partners will waive delivery fees
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    How new verticals boost DoorDash’s momentum

    The delivery giant’s expansion into convenience, grocery and other retail has helped it reach new customers and increase loyalty on its platforms.

    By Julie Littman • Nov. 30, 2022
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    Cumberland Farms unveils new proprietary restaurant

    The company now operates two Ria’s Pizzeria locations in Massachusetts and plans to bring “many” more locations to the region in the coming months.

    By Nov. 29, 2022
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    Circle K debuts delivery operations with ultrafast startup Food Rocket

    Up to 7,000 SKUs of Circle K and Food Rocket-made items will be available through the delivery company’s mobile app at two stores in Charlotte, North Carolina.

    By Nov. 29, 2022
  • Harbor Wholesale acquires MTC Distributing to expand on West Coast

    The combined companies now have a collective purchasing power of over $1 billion, serving c-store, grocery and restaurant customers from the Canadian border to just north of Los Angeles.

    By Nov. 28, 2022
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    U.S. foodservice among Circle K’s big winners during Q2 2022

    The retailer’s pizza and cookie programs were among the standouts, helping its total foodservice segment grow beyond 20%.

    By Nov. 23, 2022
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    Molson Coors to exit CBD business venture in US, end La Colombe partnership

    The beverage giant said uncertainty over federal legalization for cannabis and a desire by the coffee maker to combine product segments were behind the decisions.

    By Christopher Doering • Nov. 23, 2022
  • TravelCenters of America continues foodservice expansion with fifth Black Bear Diner location

    The new location adjacent to a TA travel center in Amarillo, Texas, will seat up to 113 guests within a 5,398-square-foot space.

    By Nov. 21, 2022
  • A photo of an automated smoothie kiosk in a Love's Travel Stops location in Corning, California.
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    Love’s mixes in another automated smoothie kiosk

    The Jamba by Blendid robotic kiosk, which just opened at a California Love’s, allow customers to order in person or through an app and get made-to-order smoothies 24 hours a day.

    By Nov. 21, 2022
  • A sign for the Food And Drug Administration is seen outside of the headquarters on July 20, 2020 in White Oak, Maryland.
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    FDA publishes final food traceability rule

    New recordkeeping requirements on items such as produce, cheeses and eggs could put a heavy burden on smaller c-store operators, says NACS.

    By Megan Poinski • Nov. 17, 2022
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    Core-Mark deal, inflation fuel surge in PFG’s c-store segment

    Net sales for PFG’s convenience business nearly doubled in Q1 compared to the same quarter last year, to $6.3 billion, according to its recent earnings report.

    By Nov. 14, 2022
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    Back to Basics: How to start a coffee program that competes with QSRs

    Coffee service is expected in most c-stores, but companies need to make sure their offering is high-quality enough to keep customers coming back.

    By Nov. 14, 2022
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    Ultrafast delivery firm Food Rocket debuts hot meal delivery in Chicago

    The startup, which has received financial backing from Alimentation Couche-Tard, plans to open 200 hot meal kitchens by the end of the year.

    By Nov. 10, 2022
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    Kum & Go continues its focus on healthful foods with new distribution deal

    The chain is adding Kehe’s better-for-you options to 80 recently remodeled stores.

    By Nov. 9, 2022
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    Arko credits foodservice, center store and loyalty program for its big Q3

    The company is redesigning the mobile app for its Fas Rewards loyalty program to offer a more personalized member experience, CEO Arie Kotler said.

    By Nov. 8, 2022
  • A person in a coat rides a bicycle holding a red DoorDash bag.
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    DoorDash reports significant growth in its grocery, convenience businesses

    During its third quarter, the company’s convenience and grocery businesses, combined, grew 80% year-over-year in marketplace gross order value (GOV).

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 4, 2022
  • PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, minis, doritos, cheetos, sun chips
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    PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay introduces bite-sized versions of popular snacks

    Doritos, Cheetos and SunChips Minis are packaged in canisters that the CPG giant said are conducive to sharing or eating on the go.

    By Christopher Doering • Nov. 3, 2022
  • TravelCenters of America to open new proprietary restaurant brand

    In addition to the new dining option, TA is also increasing its partnership with IHOP as restaurant revenue increased 10% during its third financial quarter.

    By Nov. 2, 2022
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    Jack in the Box: ‘We have a lot to offer the c-store industry.’

    The QSR currently operates more than 90 locations adjacent to convenience stores and is ‘making a push’ to expand that number across the country.

    By Oct. 31, 2022
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    Choice Market’s new Mini-Mart underscores the company’s mission to ‘rethink’ convenience

    The food- and tech-focused c-store chain has a lot planned for 2023, including opening its largest store to date and creating experience-based loyalty rewards.

    By Oct. 28, 2022
  • Wawa is adding a drive-thru-only location
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    Wawa and other c-stores outpace top QSRs in foodservice satisfaction, study says

    The average c-store ranked ahead of some QSRs in areas that rated the food, location and service of the establishments, according to Technomic.

    By Oct. 27, 2022
  • A Pilot employee showcases fresh pizza at one of the company's updated stores.
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    Back to Basics: How to build a successful foodservice program

    Operators looking to capitalize on the growing opportunity for in-store meals need to focus on one daypart or one signature dish first before expanding their menu, experts say.

    By Oct. 13, 2022
  • Show floor at NACS 2022 with Anheuser-Busch and Celsius signs
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    C-Store Dive’s coverage from the NACS Show

    In addition to all the pizza, candy and beef jerky, this year’s show served up a lot of valuable insights on the state of the industry, and how to meet growing trends like electrification.

    By C-Store Dive Staff • Oct. 10, 2022