CStore Decisions Senior Editor Emmy Boes shares different items that would be ideal for a c-store bakery selection. These are Rich Products’ Rustic Blueberry Scones, Nestlé Toll House’s Plant-Based Chocolate Chip Morsels in the semi-sweet flavor and Prairie City Bakery’s Coffee House Muffins in blueberry and banana nut flavors.
How to Achieve Consistent Menu Execution
C-stores looking to drive repeat business with their foodservice program should focus on consistent menu execution as their top priority. Consistency outweighs quality when it comes to foodservice. As much as the consumer wants the best quality at the best price, if they can’t get it that way every time, they are more inclined to…
3 Keys to Growing C-Store Foodservice
As the line between convenience retailers, restaurants and grocery blurs, c-stores have a unique opportunity to meet several demands — food, fuel, home products and even groceries — in one fell swoop. But to compete with quick-service restaurants (QSRs) on the food front, convenience stores will need to continue to strategically invest in and expand…
The Many Steps to a Successful Foodservice Program
As more and more consumers are craving healthier, locally sourced and convenient foodservice options, convenience stores are in a race against time to capture this demographic or run the risk of becoming obsolete. Gone are the days of simply relying on standard convenience store products to optimize profitable. The consumer is demanding more. But retailers…
Sweet and Spicy BBQ Dust
Mantis BBQ will debut a new Sweet Heat BBQ Dust that is for more than barbecue and can be used as an ingredient or topping for nearly any dish. The newest Sweet Heat Dust starts a little sweet and then finishes with some heat. It can be used as a rub, seasoning, in dips, on […]
How Is Inflation Impacting Foodservice Programs in 2023?
With rising inflation resulting in higher prices for ingredients and the need to pass those higher prices on to consumers, c-store retailers are concerned about how these factors will affect their foodservice sales. In fact, research shows that inflation is the No. 1 concern for many retailers. Some retailers are reporting that as gas prices…
How Are Dayparts Shifting Post-Pandemic?
Since the pandemic first paralyzed the U.S., much has changed in the way that consumers do everything, from working to playing to eating. In past years, c-store retailers generally knew what to expect in terms of foodservice sales during the different dayparts. But what about now? Despite the relaxation of restrictions, many people are still…
Mini Cupcake Assortments
Café Valley has debuted its new line of 12-count and 24-count everyday mini cupcake assortments. The flavors of the mini cupcakes include vanilla (12-count), chocolate (12-count), Cookies and Crème (12-count), Red Velvet (12-count) and Chocolate and Vanilla Checkerboard (24-count). The new everyday mini cupcakes will be sold at select grocers nationwide beginning in July. Café Valley Bakery www.cafevalley.com
C-Store Foodservice Visits in Canada Slow by 5%
Canada’s foodservice industry continues to thrive and increase in the double digits as customers’ dining behaviors shift and they start going out more after the pandemic. Customer visits to restaurants and other foodservice outlets increased by 11%, and spending grew by 18% in the quarter ending March compared to a year ago, according to Circana,…
Stewart’s Shops to Celebrate 75th Make Your Own Sundae Anniversary
Stewart’s Shops announced it is celebrating its 75th Make Your Own Sundae Anniversary on Sunday, June 11. To help celebrate the anniversary, customers can stop in their local shop on June 11 and make their own sundae for $1.75 all day. A Make Your Own Sundae starts with the ice cream of choice from the…