Fuel discount vouchers earned through in-store grocery purchases. United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos stores are rewarding loyal guests by offering a fuel discount with their in-store purchases. Between Aug. 28 and Oct. 29, guests will earn discounts on their fuel purchases at United Express fuel stations when they shop at participating United Supermarkets,…
VP Racing Fuels Rocks The Industry
New music video pushes boundaries of marketing support for branding programs. VP Racing Fuels will soon serve up an example of the “edgy” attention-getting marketing support its new retail partners can expect from VP’s innovative branding program. It takes the form of a music video, due for release in early September and for which a…
Expand Your Dessert Menu
According to a recent study conducted by GuestMetrics, dessert sales at full-service restaurants rose by 2.3% in 2012. In addition, a new study by The NPD Group found one out of every five eating occasions in the U.S. is a snack, and more than half of Americans are snacking two or three times a day.…
New Pilot Travel Center Opens In Tucson
The new facility is Pilot Flying J’s 13th in Arizona. Pilot Flying J announced the opening of a Pilot Travel Center in Tucson, Ariz., featuring full amenities for professional drivers. “We’re thrilled that our new travel center will serve professional drivers traveling on I-10 through Arizona,” said Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam. “We hope drivers will enjoy the…
Kangaroo Express Takes To The Races
Retired U.S. Army soldier and drag racer Don O’Neal ends summer with NHRA and Lucas Oil Racing event spree in the Salute Our Troops Dragster. The Pantry Inc. announced its Salute Our Troops tour headliner Don O’Neal, U.S. Army soldier (ret.) and drag racer, is set to end the summer with a racing spree. O’Neal…
Subway Opens 40,000th Location
Celebrates 48 years in business. The SUBWAY restaurant chain, which has been providing franchising opportunities to entrepreneurs since 1965 and will soon celebrate its 48th year in business, opened its 40,000th location at an AppleGreen petrol station in Ipswich, England. The milestone opening further illustrates the strength and consistent growth of the SUBWAY brand, which…
Hunt Brothers Pizza Supports U.S. Armed Forces
Partners with military charity to raise $25,000 for troops and their families. Hunt Brothers Pizza presented a $25,000 check to the Support U.S. Armed Forces organization at the Sunday Military Family Day at the Liberty Park Amphitheater in Clarksville, Tenn., on Aug. 18. All of the proceeds benefit the military charity, which provides welcome home…
Manitowoc Foodservice Appoints EVP Asia Pacific
Karssiens brings years of experience to the position. Manitowoc Foodservice has announced the appointment of Chris Karssiens to the role of executive vice president of foodservice Asia Pacific (APAC) effective immediately. In his new role, Karssiens will be responsible for fulfilling the company’s APAC strategy and achieving APAC annual business plans, and overseeing Foshan, Hangzhou,…
New Taste Sensation
Fully-baked and portable, Lettieri’s new Pepperoni Roll-Upz are sure to become a welcome addition to anyone’s “Value Menu.” Each 3.2-ounce Roll-Upz includes a generous amount of tantalizing pepperoni meat, creamy mozzarella cheese and Lettieri’s exclusive microwaveable bread with its “just out of the oven” taste. You can also add a serving of marinara sauce to…
FDA Denies Discussing Online E-Cigarette Sales Ban
Listening sessions did not include talk on potential restrictions, noted director of FDA’s CTP. The FDA has responded to a Wall Street Journal article titled “FDA Discusses Banning Online Sales of E-Cigarettes” that has been picked up by many news outlets. The article revealed that FDA had held talks regarding potentially banning online e-cigarette sales,…