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Wearing ‘a lot of hats’ goes with being part of small, family-run c-store chain

Brayton Heinz of Coffee Cup Travel Plazas talks analyzing data, negotiating prices, keeping up with trends, differentiating their stores—and more

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Editor Chuck Ulie talks with Brayton Heinz (left), inside sales director at Coffee Cup Travel Plazas, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 

Heinz talks about being part of a four-store, family-run convenience-store chain—as well as data analysis, negotiating to maximize profitability and keeping up with today’s many trends.

On this podcast, Heinz also discusses how Pokemon is back, keeping food waste to a minimum and the quick-service restaurants they have in their stores.

“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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