Chester’s has relaunched its Fried Chicken Sandwich with a new bun, new bird and new sauce. The reinvented sandwich is built with a specially marinated and double-breaded whole breast fillet, topped with Chester’s bold and tangy award-winning signature sauce and crunchy crinkle cut dill pickles, all on a Martin’s Famous potato roll. The result is […]
C-Stores Elevate Chicken, Pizza, Roller Grill Menus
Chicken, pizza and roller grill items have been convenience store mainstays for years, but there is always room for innovation and experimentation among these core convenience store offerings. C-store retailers are finding new ways to elevate these foodservice staples as they look to attract new customers. Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores in Minnesota, Wisconsin…
Six Solutions for the Tight Labor Market
We are told that the labor market has improved, but has it really? Brands often talk of having great cultures. But is that the leadership saying they have a great culture or the team that works for the leadership? Culture is defined as, “The shared values, belief systems, attitudes and the set of assumptions that…
Loyalty Programs Prove Effective for Foodservice
Higher food prices and inflation caused many consumers to prioritize deals at restaurants and retail foodservice outlets. As a result, customer visits that took advantage of deals and loyalty promotions rose by 8% in the quarter ending March compared to a year ago, Circana — formerly IRI and The NPD Group — reported. The increase…
7-Eleven Kicks off Summer With New Wings
7-Eleven has started the summer season off by offering customers piping hot wing deals and a brand-new flavor. Glazed BBQ Classic Wings: Classic bone-in wings just got a new barbecue flavor. Featuring a smoky-sweet glaze with notes of garlic, paprika, pepper and tomato, these wings are seasoned, coated and glazed twice. And for a limited…
Plant-Based, Sustainable Straws
Earthwise straws are made using plant-based proprietary technology, through which plant starches are converted to a strong material that performs and feels like a traditional plastic straw, making them a durable and sustainable solution. Strong and crack resistant, Earthwise plant-based straws are more flexible than PLA alternatives and are made with the consumer in mind. […]
Maverik Announces National Doughnut Day Promotion
To celebrate National Doughnut Day on June 2, Maverik has announced the debut of its new doughnut shaped in the letter “M,” which pays homage to the chain’s logo. In addition to the new doughnut, the company will also offer 50% off on doughnuts for Nitro Card members and a free doughnut for Adventure Club…
Online Food Ordering Offers Convenience
As foodservice continues to climb in importance at convenience stores, retailers are taking advantage of technology to allow customers more options when they order. At GetGo Café + Market, headquartered in Pittsburgh, customers can place foodservice orders via the company’s website or the GetGo app on iOS and Android up to 24 hours in advance,…
Higher Food Costs Prompt 75% of Consumers to Cut Back
Inflation is rising 4.9% less than a year ago, according to the April Consumer Price Index (CPI), but food prices still rose 7.7% between April 2022 and April 2023. Adding to the impact of food inflation are economic factors like increased consumer credit debt, depletion of savings built during the pandemic, and cutbacks on pandemic-related…
Sustainable Cutlery Dispenser System
Hoffmaster has launched the Earthwise Wood Cutlery Dispenser System. Developed in response to growing single-use plastic bans and the company’s dedication to developing sustainable alternatives, the system combines the need for convenient, hygienic dispensing with renewable, compostable cutlery. The sleek, modern dispenser streamlines operations with its easy-to-load refill packs. Reliable dispensing also helps reduce waste […]