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Beverages

The beverage boom is transforming the soda fountain

 By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 03, 2026

As restaurants look to meet growing demand for specialty beverages, they are tapping equipment suppliers for new products

Fuels

OPIS’s chief oil analyst answers 6 questions on Iran

By Hannah Hammond on Mar. 03, 2026

Denton Cinquegrana tells convenience and fuel retailers what to watch

Foodservice

Here are the restaurant segments most ripe for c-store competition

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 09, 2026

Convenience stores have plenty of runway to go head-to-head with restaurants on pizza, breakfast, fried chicken and more

Mergers & Acquisitions

RaceTrac enters uncharted territory with its Potbelly acquisition

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 28, 2025

The Bottom Line: There has never been a purchase of a restaurant chain the size of the sandwich brand Potbelly by a convenience-store chain. History suggests it could be a difficult road.

Foodservice

Wondering about Wonder

By Joe Guszkowski and Rachel Gignac on Sep. 09, 2025

Marc Lore's food startup is combining c-stores, restaurants, meal kits and delivery into a single "mealtime platform." Can it be greater than the sum of its parts?

Technology/Services

Most 7-Eleven rewards members use self-checkout but few use it every time

By Rachel Gignac on Jun. 26, 2025

Faster transactions, shorter lines and ease of use drive interest, age-restricted items and technical issues still pose barriers

Mergers & Acquisitions

How convenience stores can survive a buyout

By Angel Abcede on Jun. 17, 2025

Steve Morris shares how he endured multiple buyouts over his many years in the convenience business

Beverages

The Beverage Business Is About to Get More Competitive

By Jonathan Maze on May 14, 2025

A growing number of restaurant chains are expanding in the U.S. with a wider array of more innovative beverages than ever. And now McDonald's and Taco Bell are coming. Is there enough demand?

Technology/Services

Meet Sizl, the Chicago Ghost Kitchen that Wants to Replace Groceries

By Joe Guszkowski on May 08, 2025

The 2-unit outfit wants customers to order its food every day. It's betting that an ever-changing menu and a gamified loyalty app will keep them coming back

Foodservice

Here’s the Foodservice Tech Convenience Stores Are Embracing

By Chuck Ulie on Apr. 25, 2025

Features include helping maximize and forecast sales, aiding with production planning, automating tasks and more

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