Foodservice

Podcast: Ryan Blevins of Weigel’s Discusses Pros to Long-Term Planning, Rotating of LTOs

Director of food and beverage innovation at convenience-store chain also talks about University of Tennessee class that devised the c-store chain’s Dippin’ Dogs

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Editor Chuck Ulie talks to Ryan Blevins, the director of food and beverage innovation at Powell, Tennessee-based Weigel's convenience stores.

Blevins also touches on getting customers to turn a gas trip into a foodservice-shopping trip, Weigel’s eight new sauces and more.

Weigel’s is a family-owned and -operated c-store chain that has been serving East Tennessee since 1931. With 70 locations, Weigel’s is dedicated to providing their customers with quality products and exceptional service.

“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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