Dunkin’ announced that its Peppermint Mocha Signature Latte was back on the menu for the holidays. The flavor can be enjoyed in Dunkin’s hot or iced coffee, cold brew, espresso drinks, frozen coffee and frozen chocolate, topped with whipped cream, mocha drizzle and cocoa powder. But the sweet surprises don’t stop there. Dunkin’ has even…
Wawa Debuts Vehicle That Brews and Serves Coffee
Wawa and The Wawa Foundation debuted its newest “Wawa in Your Community” vehicle, which is fully equipped to brew and serve up to 500 cups of hot beverages, including coffee and hot chocolate at one time. The debut took place at Riddle Hospital to thank healthcare heroes at an institution that is near and dear…
Brakebush Brothers President and CEO to Retire
After more than 40 years with the Brakebush Brothers Inc. President and CEO Scott Sanders will retire on Feb. 4, 2022, the company announced. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Sanders held the role of vice president of sales and marketing prior to being named president in 2016. Sanders will be retiring…
Krispy Krunchy Chicken Receives Growth Investment From Main Post Partners
New Orleans-based Krispy Krunchy Chicken (KKC) has received a strategic growth investment from Main Post Partners, a private equity investment firm with deep experience partnering with iconic brands and multi-location foodservice platforms. Krispy Krunchy was founded in 1989 by Neal Onebane, a convenience store operator in Lafayette, La., who saw an opportunity to bring freshly…
Spinx Adds EV Chargers, Full-Service Kitchen to South Carolina Store
Spinx Co. celebrated the grand reopening of its Spinx #271 store in Orangeburg, S.C. Located at 3615 St. Matthews Road, the new store will now feature a full-service kitchen and diesel truck lanes. In addition, this location will include a new Tesla Supercharger station with eight Supercharger stalls. The new Tesla Superchargers help Tesla drivers…
Curtis Celebrates 80 Years of Coffee Innovation
The Wilbur Curtis Co. — one of the world’s leading commercial coffee brewing manufacturers — is celebrating its 80th anniversary, commemorating eight decades of superior coffee brewing. The Curtis brand was launched in 1941 in a small Hollywood, Calif., facility. On a mission to create the perfect cup of coffee, Curtis quickly built a reputation…
What Are the Hand-Washing Best-Practices for C-Stores?
Even more than chains, independent c-store operators need to earn consumers’ trust every time they enter the store, and nothing can destroy that trust more quickly than unsanitary food handling practice. Foodborne illness can cripple a c-store’s foodservice program, which makes teaching and enforcing the basics an essential part of an independent’s training program. The…
Le Bread Xpress Brings Micro-Bakery to Bay Area Retailer
Le Bread Xpress announced this week that Macy’s has installed a custom-branded Bake Xpress robotic micro-bakery at its Westfield Valley Fair location in Santa Clara, Calif., offering shoppers convenient in-store meals and snacks. Bake Xpress micro-bakeries are unique robotic vending solutions that offer a selection of pastries, pizza and artisan sandwiches that are freshly baked…
Tri Star Energy Opens New Twice Daily and White Bison Coffee
Nashville, Tenn.-based Tri Star Energy recently celebrated the grand opening of a Twice Daily convenience store and White Bison Coffee in new location Huntsville, Ala. Located at 2000 Winchester Road NE in the Moores Mill neighborhood, the concept combines convenience and quality with Twice Daily’s convenience store and White Bison Coffee’s artisan coffee beverages and…
Nouria Opens Second Branded Fuel Station and C-Store
Nouria Energy has recently opened a second branded fuel station and convenience store on 195 South River Road, Bedford, N.H. The location is the latest to support the company’s strategy of positioning itself to be a top-tier fuel supplier under the Nouria brand. The newly constructed building showcases a bright, modern design and branding; a…