Shortly after McDonald’s revamped its Dollar Menu, Burger King offers tasty sandwiches for $1. Burger King has launched a revamp to its value member with King Deals, the Los Angeles Times reported. The King Deals offering includes more than 20 items that are priced starting at $1. The list includes the new Rodeo Crispy…
Some 13 States Increase the Minimum Wage
Trend shows mounting concern about disproportionate spread of low-raise jobs in U.S. economy. While the retail-worker strikes that took place across the U.S. in 2013 did not spur Congress to hike the minimum wage, numerous states are inching the minimum wage upward, though far short of the $15 workers had been demanding, USA Today reported.…
Delek US Holdings Announces Changes to Board of Directors
Delek US Holdings Inc., a diversified energy company with assets in the petroleum refining, logistics and retail industries, announced the resignation of Gabriel Last and Asaf Bartfeld from its board of directors effective Dec. 31, 2013. Last, chairman of the board of directors of Delek Group Ltd. and Bartfeld, president and CEO of Delek Group,…
Hot Water Dispenser
Hot water is an essential part of any foodservice operation, but space can be an issue. The Wilbur Curtis Co. has introduced the new G3 Five Gallon Narrow Hot Water Dispenser with Aeration. With its slender base and feature-packed design, this new dispenser can take its rightful place on even the most crowded foodservice counter.…
Sheetz Comments On Pennsylvania Transportation Act
Act 89 aims to make roads in Pennsylvania safer by funding needed repairs. Sheetz Convenience Restaurants released a statement on the issue of Act 89 of 2013 and its impact on Pennsylvania road improvements: The lack of funding available for repairs on Pennsylvania roads and bridges has taken a significant toll on Pennsylvania drivers, including…
Kum & Go Opens New Convenience Store in Springdale
New eco-friendly store features fresh food and a variety of fuel options. Today Kum & Go opens a new 5,000-square-foot convenience store in Springdale, Ark., located at 500 South Thompson Street. Customers are invited to stop by during opening week to enjoy fresh pizza for only $1 a slice. The new store is designed to…
2013 Brought Gas Discounts, Fresh Foods At C-Stores
One in five consumers (20%) say that they saw more stores offer prepared foods. While the price of gas was what consumers most noticed at convenience stores in 2013, they also say that they have increasingly noticed stores offering prepared and healthy food options in the past year, according to a consumer survey released by…
States Consider E-Cig Laws
Utah looks to raise the smoking age, while Wisconsin seeks to exempt e-cigs from the public smoking ban. On the heels of the New York City decision to ban e-cigarette use in public places, Utah and Wisconsin are putting forth state bills to handle e-cigarette consumption in different ways. A Wisconsin bill would exempt e-cigarettes…
EFSA Verdict Could Impact Diet Soda
Negative sentiment causing a Diet downturn in CSDs, could be reversed with the help of social media in light of a decision by EFSA. This month, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) declared Aspartame to be safe. On Dec. 10, 2013, EFSA issued a report declaring that the consumption of Aspartame. “While the FDA long-ago…
Quick Mart Sells Match 6 Lotto Jackpot-Winning Ticket
A $3.4 million lottery ticket was sold from the Berks County c-store. One jackpot-winning Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $3.4 million from the Dec. 26 drawing was sold at Quick Mart Convenience Store, 850 Golden Drive, Blandon, Berks County, Pa. The ticket correctly matched all six winning numbers, 03-14-15-19-26-34, to win a jackpot of $3.4…