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Chuck Ulie

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Chuck Ulie

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Foodservice

Sweet new offerings: Sonic rolls out a cream slush, Dairy Queen debuts Blizzard flavor

Foodservice Flavor Focus: Stewart’s introduces cold foam, Rich Products a new parfait

Foodservice

Convenience-store foodservice operations are becoming more like that of restaurants

55% of c-stores—and 72% of chains—are hiring experienced professionals from restaurants and broader foodservice, according to Technomic report

Company News

First Honey Farms convenience store coming to New York state

Global Partners to open location in Malta, replacing a shuttered XtraMart

Foodservice

Morning, noon and night: Dayparts aim to get it right

Here’s how convenience-store retailers are remaining competitive with other c-stores and quick-service restaurants

Mergers & Acquisitions

Casey’s has started rebranding CEFCO locations in Florida

Convenience stores in Defuniak Springs and Freeport were converted last week; Pensacola and Pace are next

Company News

Par Pacific to spend $10M on new convenience stores, remodels in 2026

Company will ‘pursue remodel opportunities across a handful of sites in Hawaii over the coming years,’ company says in its annual report

Technology/Services

VenHub, which makes robot-operated c-stores, opening second, larger facility next month

‘Demand for our smart stores continues to grow,’ CEO Shahan Ohanessian says

Foodservice

How digital channels are transforming foodservice in convenience stores

Matt Van Gilder of NexChapter discusses e-commerce strategies, loyalty and the growing role of digital platforms in c-store transactions

Foodservice

$4 sandwiches, $5 meal deal among the chicken offers at 7-Eleven now through April 28

Convenience-store chain also has a special on its larger boneless wings

Foodservice

How Arko is keeping up with QSRs

GPM Investments’ vice president of foodservice and QSR brands shares highlights of fas craves program

Foodservice

Convenience stores are stealing share from quick-service restaurants

Afternoon and impulse occasions are where c-stores are winning, according to Technomic report

Foodservice

Ben Lucky joins Chestnut Market as director of foodservice

C-store veteran will lead the strategic development and operational execution of chain’s foodservice platform

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