Foodservice

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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 • 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 • July 16, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from C-Store Dive

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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 • 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 , • July 14, 2025
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    3 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • June 30, 2025
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    3 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • May 9, 2025
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    3 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 • May 2, 2025
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    Circle K adding Burrito Express QSRs in Phoenix

    The retailer, which has over 150 c-stores in the city, is expected to open six Burrito Express Fast and Fresh restaurants as it strengthens its foodservice capabilities.

    By • May 1, 2025
  • A photo of a box of chicken nuggets, potatoes and biscuits. On the front of the box, in white text on blue, it says "enough Cajun spices to make it interesting. Not enough to make it hurt." There is also a glass bowl of dipping sauce and a blue and white napkin on the white table next to the box.
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    Krispy Krunchy Chicken comes to Montana

    With its first two locations open in Town & Country Supply Association c-stores, the QSR is now in all 48 contiguous states.

    By • April 24, 2025
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    How c-stores can pull loyalty from QSRs

    Strong value, including meal deals and quality food, could help c-stores make inroads against fast food, says restaurant technology company Tillster.

    By • April 22, 2025
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    3 Big Numbers: NACS highlights foodservice progress

    Experts highlighted the impact of fresh food and beverages on inside sales — and if customers see c-stores as QSR replacements — during the NACS 2025 State of the Industry event.

    By • April 18, 2025