TravelCenters of America bringing Bojangles restaurants to 10 locations

The agreement adds the QSR to TA’s wide variety of dining options, including fast food, full service and proprietary restaurants. 

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 1, 2023

Performance Food Group acquires Orion Food Systems

OLM is known for its pizza brands and proprietary foodservice optimization solution, RightBytes.

By Brett Dworski • July 27, 2023

Wawa enters the pizza game

The retailer brought the option to select stores in June, and as of last week, debuted it in more than 900 locations.

By Brett Dworski • July 26, 2023

TravelCenters of America’s new executive chef debuts LTOs

The retailer’s latest foodservice additions, including two healthy picks, are the work of Maira Isabel, who joined the company back in February.

By Brett Dworski • July 25, 2023

TXB debuts limited-time quesadilla as chains spotlight summertime LTOs

The chicken bacon ranch version of the menu item is the latest addition to the convenience retailer’s made-to-order menu.

By Jessica Loder • July 21, 2023

7-Eleven adds limited-time wings flavor

This marks the latest in a recent series of c-store food and beverage LTOs, with retailers like Rutter’s and Stewart’s also debuting seasonal or short-term items.

By Jessica Loder • July 19, 2023

Middleby makes ninth acquisition since last summer

The kitchen equipment company has purchased Terry Water Solutions for its water scale prevention and removal solution, Citryne.

By Brett Dworski • July 7, 2023

The Road Ahead: Where does convenience store coffee go from here?

Maybe it won’t ever reach the perfect artisanal coffeehouse experience, but convenience retailers are well positioned to bring on the next wave in coffee culture, writes columnist Frank Beard.

By Frank Beard • July 6, 2023

QuickChek revamps summer food menu

New options focus on a variety of spicy chicken-based subs and wraps, along with several new all-day breakfast sandwiches.

By Brett Dworski • July 5, 2023

McLane names first VP of retail foodservice

The distributor will also unveil new meal-based programs and products at its revamped trade show in August.

By Jessica Loder • June 29, 2023

Rutters unveils new options in rotating menu

The Pennsylvania-based c-store chain has added a new breakfast sandwich, a mac and cheese sandwich, and chicken and waffles for a limited time.

By Jessica Loder • June 28, 2023

Casey’s introduces thin-crust pizza

The popular new selection is the latest update in what’s become the Iowa-based chain’s signature foodservice category.

By Jeff Wells • June 21, 2023

How Stinker Stores is remodeling its stores to compete with QSRs

Nearly two years after debuting its fresh food program, the Idaho-based retailer is revamping many of its locations — and building new ones — to position the meal stop front and center.

By Brett Dworski • June 21, 2023

7-Eleven refreshes Slurpee with ‘Anything Flows’ campaign

Each of four new TV spots focuses on a different Slurpee flavor and features a diverse cast of individuals that embrace self-expression.

By Chris Kelly • June 12, 2023

Kum & Go expands local coffee partnership to over 300 stores

The c-store chain and fellow Des Moines-based supplier BLK & Bold piloted their agreement with 35 stores in early 2022.

By Jessica Loder • June 12, 2023

Casey’s shuffles leadership to bring food and insights teams closer

The retailer quietly made these executive changes in April as a means to grow its merchandising organization and improve its innovation process, a company spokesperson confirmed.

By Brett Dworski • June 5, 2023

Parker’s expands northward with newest store in South Carolina

By moving to Georgetown, the retailer will directly compete with 7-Eleven, Circle K and a number of local operators in the area.

By Jessica Loder • June 5, 2023

How a health-focused mix can boost c-store sales

Arranging better-for-you foods alongside more indulgent fare can help boost revenue as customers seek to balance their meals, experts say.

By Christine Blank • June 5, 2023

4 tasty trends in c-store foodservice

Department managers from Love’s and Rutter’s discuss the ways they’re driving sales in foodservice, from focusing on value to elevating breakfast.

By Christine Blank • May 31, 2023

Protein cheese puffs? Sweets & Snacks Expo highlights power-packed snacks

While jerky and nutrition bars were all over the show floor, it was cheesy, salty and crunchy options that grabbed the spotlight.

By Brett Dworski • May 30, 2023

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

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

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