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Greg Parker reflects on 50 years of growth—and what’s next for Parker’s Kitchen

C-store chain's founder also discusses foodservice strategy and the company’s first NIL partnership

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” Parker’s Kitchen Founder and Executive Chairman Greg Parker speaks with CSP Editor Diane Adam about the c-store chain reaching its 50-year milestone in 2026.

Parker reflects on how the Savannah, Georgia-based retailer has grown over the years and outlines plans to expand the Parker’s footprint. 

He also discusses the company’s first-ever name, image and likeness (NIL) partnership with Georgia Southern football standout Davion “Chewy” Rhodes, who shares the same nickname as the convenience-store company’s iconic mascot. 

  • Parker's Kitchen is No. 73 on CSP’s 2025 Top 202 ranking of U.S. c-store chains by store count.

As an industry veteran, Parker shares what is exciting in foodservice and how the chain is delivering real value to customers while protecting profitability.

“At Your Convenience” brings industry experts and analysts together with CSP editors to discuss the latest in c-store news and trends. From mergers and acquisitions to foodservice and technology, the podcast delivers the story straight to listeners in short-format episodes, perfect for the morning commute or a quick break at the office.

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