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Oh, My! October Offerings Bring Variety
Foodservice Flavor Focus: A new doughnut line, loaded potato wedges and a Mountain Dew-flavored gelato being tested at 1 locationMultimedia
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Mergers & Acquisitions
RaceTrac enters uncharted territory with its Potbelly acquisition
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
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
Faster transactions, shorter lines and ease of use drive interest, age-restricted items and technical issues still pose barriers