CHICAGO — Releasing items as limited-time offerings (LTOs) has become a common way to test new food and beverage items in convenience stores. But with consumers seeking innovative offerings now more than ever, operators must be strategic about the type of LTO they release.
To help operators jump this hurdle, CSP’s sister research firm, Technomic, has identified four types of marketable LTOs, ranging from mass-market products to items attractive to lucrative niche audiences.
Here are the four types of LTOs c-store operators can use to boost their foodservice programs …