Customers count on grab-and-go items when they are on the move. Sandwiches are quick, convenient and continue to be a popular choice among consumers. There’s an opportunity for convenience store retailers to upgrade their on-the-go lineup of sandwiches with premium ingredient subs. A better quality, increased variety grab-and-go section can boost sales and encourage repeat customer visits. What’s more, pre-made sandwiches with a longer shelf life can keep grab-and-go sections stocked for customers for any daypart, all without adding extra labor.
Premium ingredients
Upgrading sandwiches to include premium ingredients can increase sales, meet consumer demand and encourage returning customers by offering products that may not be found in other stores.
Consumers want to know that their grab-and-go selection can retain its taste and quality if they decide to wait before eating it. Technomic’s recent Retail Foodservice Consumer Trend Report found that most retail foodservice shoppers don’t eat their food right away—35% of retail foodservice consumers wait two to three hours to eat their food, and 21% wait 24 hours or more, so it’s beneficial for retailers to offer foods that retain their quality and taste if they’re not consumed right away.
Keeping grab-and-go sections stocked
Pre-made sandwiches with packaging that locks in quality is key for c-store retailers, as the specialized packaging helps to retain the product's integrity. Grab-and-go solutions with extended shelf life packaging ensure that the foods being sold still taste great even if they’ve been on the shelf for a few days.
Pre-made options also save on labor. According to Technomic’s 2022 C-Store Operator Update, labor constraints and lack of innovation from suppliers are top concerns when it comes to self-serve foodservice formats. C-store workers have a lot of responsibilities, and preparing sandwiches in-store is a time-consuming task that requires a lot more labor than selling pre-made sandwiches. Pre-made sandwiches benefit the workers, stores and consumers.
E.A. Sween’s Market Sandwich Subs
E.A. Sween’s upgraded on-the-go lineup of sandwiches offers premium ingredient subs that meet consumers’ need for something quick yet delicious. The Market Sandwich brand from E.A. Sween is made with high-quality meat, cheese and bread. They are tasty and can keep grab-and-go products at the ready for customers all day long.
Additionally, E.A. Sween’s products retain quality for up to two weeks, thanks to extended shelf life packaging, which ensures customers get a top-quality sandwich no matter when they buy it. They also offer a solution to labor concerns, as pre-made sandwiches don’t require in-store labor or preparation.
The Market Sandwich brand from E.A. Sween now includes three new sub flavors that provide a convenient, quick meal or snack for busy consumers. These new flavors will be available for purchase February 2024:
- Italian Style Sub with spicy ham, genoa salami, provolone, pepperoni and Italian-style sauce
- Smoked White Turkey & Provolone Cheese Sub with Dijon mustard sub sauce
- Smoked Ham & Swiss Cheese Sub with honey mustard sub sauce
Upgrade food options with a variety of pre-made, grab-and-go selections. E.A. Sween’s new lineup of premium ingredient subs from the Market Sandwich brand are perfect for any time of day. For more information, click here.
This post is sponsored by E.A. Sween