Foodservice may be a ripe opportunity for c-stores, but competition from traditional restaurants and supermarkets remains intense. Fast-casual and supermarket segments are bringing in the big gains, while c-store foodservice looks more like the mature quick-service market dominated by McDonald’s and other legacy names.
Foodservice Growth Forecast
| Segment | 2016 retail sales equivalent | 2017 nominal change | 2017 real change* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast-casual | $47.0 billion | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| Supermarket foodservice | $30.8 billion | 8.9% | 6.0% |
| Fast-food/quick-service | $221 billion | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Convenience stores | $20.4 billion | 4.0% | 1.3% |
Source: Technomic Foodservice Industry Forecast, 2016/2017; *Adjusted for inflation
C-Store Foodservice Revenue by Tier
| Segment | Retail sales $ | Retail sales % | Share of sales of prepared food | Share of sales of beverages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $16.6 billion | 85% | 18% | 82% |
| Premium | $2.1 billion | 11% | 26% | 74% |
| Superpremium | $0.8 billion | 4% | 35% | 65% |
Source: Technomic 2015 C-Store Foodservice Multi-Client Study
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