Yum! Brands Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Habit Restaurants Inc. for about $375 million. The board of directors of The Habit Burger Grill, acting on the recommendation of a special committee composed of non-executive independent directors, has unanimously approved the transaction. The acquisition of The Habit Burger Grill will add an…
Is A Micro Mart Concept Right for Your Business?
Micro marts are appearing in office buildings, fitness centers and as small, stand-alone, self-service convenience stores offering a limited SKU mix to customers in an autonomous checkout environment. C-store operators are watching and determining how they can integrate this model to their advantage. NanoStore and lunchbox are two recent examples. In November, Ahold Delhaize USA’s…
QuickChek Raises $110,000 Through Check-Out Hunger Campaign
QuickChek announced that it raised $110,000 as a participating partner of the annual Check-Out Hunger campaign to help local families this holiday season. The Whitehouse Station, N.J.-based chain is a campaign partner of the annual fundraiser that takes place every autumn at most major supermarkets and convenience stores throughout the region, benefiting more than 40…
National Fuel Price Average Steady Amid Iran Tensions
The national fuel price average held steady on the week at $2.58, but that could change depending on the movement of crude oil prices due to geopolitical concerns, according to AAA. Following airstrikes in Baghdad last Friday, which killed Iran’s Major General Qassem Soleimani, crude oil prices increased, causing market speculation about what could happen…
Wawa Reaches Coffee Sustainability Goal
Wawa announced that it has reached its goal of offering 100% sustainably sourced coffee through its partnership with certified coffee growers. All Wawa regular brews and espresso-based beverages are now 100% sustainably sourced and all Wawa everyday brews now proudly bear the Rainforest Alliance seal. The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization working to…
Imperial Trading Company and S. Abraham & Son Announce Passing of Anita Pelias Georges
Imperial Trading Company and S. Abraham & Son announced that the matriarch of the Georges family, Anita Pelias Georges, passed away peacefully on Jan. 4. Mrs. Georges is the mother of John Georges, owner of Imperial Trading Company and S. Abraham & Son. The company extends its sympathies to John and Dathel Georges and their…
Tobacco Turns 21
As customers prepared to welcome 2020, c-store retailers were watching legislation drop on tobacco products. The day before President Donald Trump signed the omnibus spending bill on Dec. 20 that raised the national tobacco minimum purchase age from 18 to 21, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) expressed dismay with the lack of a military exemption by…
7-Eleven Debuts Personal Breakfast Pizza
7-Eleven has introduced a personal-size breakfast pizza, available all day as a snack or meal at participating stores. The five-inch breakfast pizza is one of the only personal breakfast pizzas on the market and has a flaky biscuit crust topped with creamy white gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage crumbles, bacon, ham, and a blend of mozzarella…
Thorntons Celebrates 200th Store by Pledging $200,000 to Hunger Relief
To celebrate the opening its 200th store, Thorntons is committing up to $200,000 to hunger relief organizations in the communities where it operates. Thorntons will donate 20 cents from from the sale of each new 24-ounce, limited-edition coffee cup sold. “Giving back to the communities where our Team Members and our guests live and work…
Love’s Updates Travel Stops
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores announced several new additions to travel stops across the country. The following locations are now serving customers 24/7 at Love’s Truck Care Centers and Speedco, offering tire, lube and mechanical services for professional drivers: Love’s Truck Care – Charlotte, N.C. 2603 Sam Wilson Road, Charlotte, N.C., 28214 Love’s Truck…