7-Eleven announced it is rolling out a brand-new Maple-flavored Sausage, Egg and Cheese taquito for breakfast-loving customers, available all day at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores. 7-Eleven’s breakfast taquito is made with fluffy whole eggs, savory pork sausage and cheddar cheese sauce coated with a sweet maple-flavored batter. To round out a hearty breakfast,…
TXB Takes Foodservice to the Next Level
Last year, Kwik Chek began the process of rebranding under the TXB (Texas Born) name. While Kwik Chek did a lot of things well, the company’s senior leadership team wanted to enhance and refine many aspects of the operation as well as change the name and logo, explained TXB CEO Kevin Smartt. “In addition to…
Stewart’s Shops Offering Hand Packed Pints
Stewart’s Shops announced it is offering hand packed pints to take home. A hand packed pint is a flavor from the cone counter packed into a pint container. Stewart’s Shops’ partners will scoop up the flavor with a spade and pack it in by hand, pushing as much air out as possible. Its hand packed…
NACS Releases C-Store Performance Data
The resiliency of the U.S. convenience retailing industry was amplified in 2021, and the year’s total in-store sales increased to a record $277.9 billion, according to newly released NACS State of the Industry data. The in-store increase in sales came despite a 1.5% decline in the number of convenience stores, which totaled 148,026 stores at…
Three Insight-Driven Approaches to Great Retail Foodservice
Forward Thinking is in my company name because the importance of thinking ahead is paramount to anything else we do as business owners. Predictive thinking is a strategy for constantly improving. Restless dissatisfaction can drive us to find ways to capitalize on what’s working well and improve in areas that are struggling. In my role…
What Is the Right Amount of Spoilage in a C-Store’s Foodservice Program?
Anyone serving food has some amount of spoilage. But how much is too much? “Typically, we look for 8-12% in a program where hot grab-and-go offers make up 50% or more of the program,” said Sherryn Diamond, director of food service for High’s Stores in Baltimore, Md. “If you are providing a predominantly made-to-order (MTO)…
QSR Cheesesteak Franchise
Cheesesteak franchise Charleys Philly Steaks is rapidly expanding throughout the United States, with more than 630 locations open in the United States and around the world. It focuses on quality ingredients, including 100% USDA choice steak. It also implements a simple menu and provides incredible customer service. The chain has a chic, new restaurant design, […]
Study Shows Takeout and Delivery Programs Offer Business-Building Opportunities
Y-Pulse conducted a new nationwide survey, and insight from it suggests that takeout and delivery programs are much more than a convenience for young adult consumers. A well-crafted takeout and delivery program can build awareness, encourage new product trial and strengthen relationships with this sought-after demographic. Y-Pulse surveyed 670 U.S. consumers between the ages of…
Hispanic Foods Poised for Growth
The U.S. Hispanic population grew by 23% to 62.1 million over the last decade, but Latinx consumers are not the only ones to enjoy burritos, tacos and nachos. Sales of Mexican-style foods continue to increase in convenience stores, a trend that is largely driven by millennial and Gen X customers, according to Eric Dzwonczyk, co-leader…
Speedway Offers 7-Eleven Restaurant Concepts in Ohio
7-Eleven announced its popular Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits restaurant concepts will now be available in the greater Columbus, Ohio and Cleveland areas. Now officially open to the public, both locations are the first Speedway stores to feature the quick-serve restaurants known for serving up hot and delicious Mexican food…