McLane announced the name and branding for its new proprietary pizza program made for convenience stores at the NACS Show: Prendisimo. The reveal comes after McLane announced McLane Fresh, an expansion of its foodservice and retail program, at the McLane Engage trade show in August. Prendisimo, which translates to “take away” in Italian, is the latest in the…
Rutter’s Adds New Food Options to LTO Menu
Rutter’s has announced the addition of three new food options to its limited-time-only (LTO) menu, which launched earlier this year. Customers can try the new Hangover Burger. It is a four-ounce Angus burger with sweet and spicy bada bing sauce, bacon, a fried egg patty and pepper jack cheese topped with crispy hashbrowns, all served…
Self-Serve Popcorn Dispenser
C-stores can serve up popcorn with just the push of a button with ReadyServe One. This self-serve popcorn dispenser is an attractive warming cabinet that holds up to 40 gallons of popcorn. Labor is reduced because there’s no scooping thanks to the self-serve dispensing button. Customers will be attracted to the display and enjoy the […]
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Bites
Chester’s Chicken has introduced its new Sweet Chili Chicken Bites in a battle against its popular Honey Stung Chicken Bites. This Chicken Bites Combo introduces Chester’s new marinated breast chunks along with a new sauce. Guests can choose chicken bites sauced and tossed in Frank’s RedHot Stingin’ Honey Garlic or the new sauce, Frank’s RedHot […]
What Are Foodservice Best Practices?
You’ve decided to take the plunge into foodservice, one of the fastest-growing and most profitable categories in c-stores. Now, it’s time to get your operation up and running using best practices to make sure it is as efficient and safe as it could possibly be. When arranging your menu, plan for your offerings to use…
How to Build a Winning Foodservice Program
The competition for food sales is as strong as ever, and it is not slowing down. Post-COVID, customers seem more willing to eat meals not prepared at home. In addition to dining out or picking up a meal on the go, customers have a host of third-party delivery options to have food delivered right to…
Chester’s Chicken Launches New Sweet Chili Chicken Bites
Chester’s Chicken has introduced its new Sweet Chili Chicken Bites, which will compete with its current customer-favorite Honey Stung Chicken Bites. Customers can order both flavors on their own or mix and match for a flavor combo. The offering is available at Chester’s locations nationwide for a limited time. Chester’s Chicken Bites Combo features eight…
Is a Hispanic Foodservice Offering Right for My Store?
Hispanic foods are increasingly featured on menus in both ethnic and mainstream quick-service and fast-casual restaurants throughout the country. But are they the right foodservice fit for your convenience store? Many c-stores are serving up Hispanic fare ranging from the ubiquitous taco (including a “walking” version made in a Doritos bag) to quesadillas, tamales, burritos,…
Recent Study Shows Importance of Food Safety Education
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released results from a five-year study that observed how consumers prepared meals. Produced by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS), the study highlights the importance of safe food handling practices. “These studies are important for USDA to understand consumer behaviors in the kitchen and it is timely…
Rutter’s Introduces New Sides Menu
Rutter’s has added to its foodservice offerings by launching its new Build Your Own Loaded Sides menu. Customers can now put their own spin on french fries, hashbrowns and pierogies by adding Rutter’s variety of proteins, condiments, toppings and sauces. Some of the choices to customize Rutter’s Build Your Own Loaded Sides include bacon, chicken…