Foodservice

Podcast: Foodservice a Big Focus at New C-Store Curby’s

Consultant discusses how she helped create everything surrounding offerings at Lubbock, Texas, location

CHICAGO — In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Editor Chuck Ulie talks to Jessica Williams, founder and CEO of Food Forward Thinking, a consultancy for foodservice development and implementation, about her work in the launch of Curby’s, a new c-store in Lubbock, Texas.

The first Curby’s opened Feb. 1, and Williams discusses her work in bringing the menu to life, from creating recipes to sourcing every product and ingredient.

“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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