Food is a focus for many of the industry’s c-store retailers, but some operators have had a huge head start. Here are operators who have led the pack, followed by their signature offer.
| Retailer | Specialty |
|---|---|
| Casey's General Stores | Pizza |
| QuickChek | Coffee |
| Susser Holdings Corp., dba Stripes | Tacos |
| Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes | Ready-made take-home food |
| Wawa | Hoagies |
| Ricker Oil Co, dba Ricker's | Burritos |
| CST Brands Inc. | Whoopie pies |
| Maverik Inc. | The Beast |
| Rutter's Farm Stores | Stir-fry |
| Sheetz Inc. | Beer-battered fish |
4 million
In 2012, San Antonio-based CST Brands’ Corner Store sold more than 4 million kolaches and 1.3 million whoopie pies from its nearly 1,900 sites.
1,600 calories
Served up at North Salt Lake City, Utah-based Maverik’s 264 sites, The Beast includes ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, cheese, hash browns and maple spread, sandwiched between a sliced glazed long john.
¡Queso-rrific!
Ricker’s ¡AhhBurritos! food truck will serve various street locations throughout central Indiana, where the Anderson, Ind.-based chain operates all of its 50 stores. Menu items will include several customizable options such as burritos, quesadillas, salads and nachos with plenty of toppings.
Ricker’s ¡AhhBurritos! food truck will serve various street locations throughout central Indiana, where the Anderson, Ind.-based chain operates all of its 50 stores. Menu items will include several customizable options such as burritos, quesadillas, salads and nachos with plenty of toppings.
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