Nothing satisfies like a morning cup of coffee, an iced tea when you need a mid-day pick-me-up, or a sweet and refreshing lemonade on a hot day. When cravings for these beverages hit, consumers want instant gratification. And that’s where c-stores can really shine.
Coffee, tea, and lemonade are among the most popular choices for consumers at convenience stores, and these purchases are strong drivers of repeat visits.
Everyone’s favorite beverages
Coffee is the most consumed beverage in the US after water, and certainly, consumers have lots of choices when it comes to where they can purchase their coffee beverages. But they return to C-stores where they know value, speed, and taste are paramount. Coffee beverages make up more than half of total prepared beverage sales in C-stores, a Technomic 2024 C-Store Beverage Study found.
Tea may not receive as much attention as coffee, but it is a growing market and is often considered a healthier alternative to coffee by many consumers. Nearly 7 in 10 consumers surveyed in the Technomic study reported purchasing iced tea in C-stores at least once a month. And interest in tea is rising. The US tea market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6% over the next five years, according to research from Grand View.
Then there’s lemonade. Many consumers have warm and nostalgic feelings about this cold and refreshing beverage that stem from special memories, like summer lemonade stands. However, this beverage remains popular even into adulthood, and the market for these beverages is expected to grow by over 6% CAGR in the next ten years, according to Global Market Insights. Consumers frequently view lemonade as a replacement for carbonated beverages and a great way to stay hydrated.
An all-in-one brewing solution
“The Infusion Series Platinum Pro was purpose-built to meet the growing demand for variety, speed and precision in beverage service,” said Chairil McClain, Vice President of Product Strategy at BUNN. “The spirit behind it is to do more with less – it can deliver cold brew, iced coffee, hot coffee, tea and lemonade from one compact unit, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and versatility behind the counter.”
Catering to the beverage demands of consumers can be overwhelming for c-store operators. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Imagine serving all of these consumer-loved beverages from one compact and easy-to-use machine.
The BUNN Infusion Series Platinum Pro is the ultimate brewing solution for c-store operators. The Platinum Pro can make hot and cold teas and coffees — including cold brew — as well as lemonade in one simple-to-use machine. The innovative design of the Infusion Series Platinum Pro brewer enables on-demand brewing and the ability to fine-tune coffee and tea recipes. C-stores can cater to different consumer preferences without sacrificing quality, time, or space.
Easy to use. Easy to maintain.
The easy-to-use Infusion Series Platinum Pro streamlines operations and maximizes labor efficiency, all within a single, space-efficient design. C-store employees only need to be trained on one intuitively designed piece of equipment. Those employees can then focus on delivering exceptional service to customers.
BUNN equipment makes things simple for operators, too. BUNNserve Pro offers comprehensive and customizable service packages to cover the entire lifecycle of the equipment, from installation and rollout to preventative and reactive maintenance.
Discover how your c-store can serve your customers’ favorite beverages with ease and efficiency with the BUNN Infusion Series Platinum Pro. Find out more here.
This post is sponsored by BUNN